Standard Ceiling Cloud
Suspended acoustic cloud for open ceilings.
The Standard Ceiling Cloud is a suspended overhead absorber sized for source/listener zones — reduces overhead reflections and improves speech intelligibility in open-plenum rooms.
Send us the room dimensions and target reverb time — we’ll return a coverage plan and estimate.
Why specify the Standard Ceiling Cloud
- Open-Cell, Fiber-Free
TECHLITE® melamine foam is fiber-free with no shedding or airborne particulates.
- Lightweight & Easy Install
Very lightweight — suspends from aircraft cable/wire with no lift equipment required.
- Architectural Ceiling Texture
Single-wave form creates a signature overhead texture that reads as a design element.
- Fully Customizable
Custom sizes, cloud spacing, and cloud depth — paintable in 1 of 1,500+ colors with acoustically transparent paint.
- Highly Sound-Absorptive
NRC up to 1.05 at 3.0″ per ASTM C423 — reaches NRC 1.00 at just 2.5″ thick.
- Class A Fire Rated
ASTM E84 Class A across finishes for schools, studios, and commercial installs.
- High Light Reflectance
Reflective white face supports daylighting strategies and contributes to LEED points.
Where the Standard Ceiling Cloud fits
- Retail spaces and restaurants
- Education and classrooms
- Auditoriums and theaters
- Performing arts centers
- Swimming pools and aquatic centers
- Gymnasiums
- Lecture halls
- Large arenas and stadiums
- Airports
NRC Gauge
Independent absorption testing on our TECHLITE® melamine foam. NRC is the average absorption from 250 – 2000 Hz — the range that carries most speech and music energy. Suspended cloud placement further boosts effective absorption by exposing both faces to the room.
- SAA
- 0.78
- Mounting
- Type A
Absorption results tested in accordance with ASTM C423-09a — independent third-party acoustic lab report supplied by the manufacturer.
NRC = Noise Reduction Coefficient, the average of the 250, 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz absorption coefficients rounded to the nearest 0.05. SAA = Sound Absorption Average across twelve one-third-octave bands (200–2500 Hz). Mounting follows ASTM E795 (Type A = direct-to-hard-surface).
- NRC 0.00–0.30: Reflective surface — will not meaningfully reduce echo.
- NRC 0.30–0.60: Modest absorption — some reverb reduction.
- NRC 0.60–0.85: Strong absorption — noticeable clarity and comfort gains.
- NRC 0.85+: Studio / broadcast-grade absorption.
Higher NRC = more sound absorbed on impact. NRC only measures absorption within a room; it is not a soundproofing (transmission-loss) rating.
| Finish | Thickness | 125 Hz | 250 Hz | 500 Hz | 1000 Hz | 2000 Hz | 4000 Hz | SAA | NRC | Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.50" | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.84 | 0.99 | 1.03 | 1.04 | 0.78 | 0.80 | A |
| 2.00" | 0.23 | 0.48 | 1.08 | 1.19 | 1.16 | 1.11 | 0.97 | 1.00 | A | |
| 3.00" | 0.45 | 0.87 | 1.26 | 1.07 | 1.06 | 1.10 | 1.05 | 1.05 | A | |
| Light Grey | 1.50" | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.86 | 0.99 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.79 | 0.80 | A |
| 2.00" | 0.20 | 0.51 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 1.05 | 0.91 | 0.90 | A | |
| 3.00" | 0.36 | 0.90 | 1.24 | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.09 | 1.05 | 1.05 | A | |
| ObsidianOfficial test results pending; performance expected to align with TECHLITE® light grey melamine foam. | 1.50" | 0.17 | 0.28 | 0.86 | 0.99 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 0.79 | 0.80 | A |
| 2.00" | 0.20 | 0.51 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.03 | 1.05 | 0.91 | 0.90 | A | |
| 3.00" | 0.36 | 0.90 | 1.24 | 1.04 | 1.02 | 1.09 | 1.05 | 1.05 | A |
Product Specs
- Material
- TECHLITE® Flexible Open-Cell Melamine Foam
- Density
- Light Grey 0.56 ± 0.09 lb/ft³ · Natural 0.47 ± 0.13 lb/ft³
- Service temperature
- −40°F to 350°F
- Fire rating (Light Grey)
- ASTM E84 Class A · Flame Spread 10 / Smoke Developed 55
- Fire rating (Natural)
- ASTM E84 Class A · Flame Spread 5 / Smoke Developed 20 · CAN/ULC S102 · Flame Spread 0 / Smoke Developed 30
- Mounting
- Suspended on aircraft cable / wire
- Finish
- Paintable — 1,500+ colors with acoustically transparent paint
- Best use
- Overhead absorption above source and listener zones in open-plenum rooms
- Length options
- 48" or 96"
- Width options
- 12", 18", 24", 36", or 48"
- Thickness options
- 2.0", 3.0", or 4.0"
- Ceiling tile size
- 23" × 23"
- Custom sizes
- Available on request
- Profile
- Single wave — suspended ceiling cloud
Install guide
Downloads & documentation
Manufacturer datasheets, install instructions, fire-rating test summaries, and certifications for the Standard Ceiling Cloud.
Includes 6 technical PDFs · install guide available separately.
What's included (7 files)
- InstallStandard Wave Panels — Installation Instructions
- DataBasotect® B Technical Information Sheet
- DataBasotect® G Technical Information Sheet
- DataASTM E-84 Test Summary — Natural White Melamine
- DataASTM E-84 Test Summary — ATC Coating
- DataAcoustic Foam Cleaning Instructions
- DataBuy America Certification
- Install GuidePDFStandard Wave Panels — Installation Instructions
Step-by-step installation guide for Standard Single Wave suspended ceiling clouds.
Download PDF - Data SheetPDFBasotect® B Technical Information Sheet
Manufacturer data sheet for Basotect® B melamine foam.
Download PDF - Data SheetPDFBasotect® G Technical Information Sheet
Manufacturer data sheet for Basotect® G melamine foam.
Download PDF - Data SheetPDFASTM E-84 Test Summary — Natural White Melamine
Class A fire test summary — Natural finish.
Download PDF - Data SheetPDFASTM E-84 Test Summary — ATC Coating
Class A fire test summary — ATC coating.
Download PDF - Data SheetPDFAcoustic Foam Cleaning Instructions
Care and maintenance guide for melamine foam panels.
Download PDF - Data SheetPDFBuy America Certification
Compliance certification for federally funded projects.
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