Wall Cladding & Acoustic Panel Finder
Choosing the right wall cladding or acoustic panel depends on your substrate, application, acoustic requirements, and finish. This guide helps cabinet makers, joiners, architects, and tradies match the right THQ panel to their project — fast.
Step 1 — What Is Your Application?
Select the scenario that best matches your project:
🏠 Residential Feature Wall
Looking for a statement wall in a living room, bedroom, or hallway? THQ's decorative wall panels offer timber-look, stone-look, and textured finishes that install directly over plasterboard or existing surfaces. No specialist trades required.
Recommended: Decorative PVC or MDF wall panels | Thickness: 9–12mm | Install: Adhesive or clip system
🏢 Commercial Fit-Out / Office
Need acoustic performance alongside aesthetics? Our acoustic wall panels reduce reverberation and echo in open-plan offices, meeting rooms, and hospitality spaces. Available in fabric-wrapped and perforated timber veneer finishes.
Recommended: Acoustic fabric panels or perforated MDF | NRC rating: 0.6–0.85 | Install: Direct fix or suspended system
🔨 Joinery & Cabinet Making
Sourcing cladding for a joinery project, kitchen, or custom cabinetry? THQ stocks panels in sheet form suitable for CNC routing, edge banding, and laminate application. Ideal for cabinet makers who need consistent grain, colour, and sheet size.
Recommended: Decorative MDF or UV panels | Sheet sizes: 2400×1200mm standard | Finish: Matte, gloss, or timber grain
🌿 Outdoor / Alfresco Wall Cladding
For exterior feature walls, alfresco areas, or façade cladding, you need a product rated for moisture and UV exposure. THQ's outdoor wall cladding range is engineered for Australian conditions.
Recommended: UV-stabilised composite cladding | Install: Concealed clip or face fix | Suitable for: Alfresco, façade, pool surrounds
Step 2 — What Finish Are You After?
- Timber look — warm, natural grain aesthetics without the maintenance of real timber
- Stone or concrete look — industrial and contemporary; suits modern residential and commercial
- Solid colour / matte — clean, minimal; popular in Scandi and coastal interiors
- Textured / 3D profile — adds depth and shadow lines; ideal for feature walls
Step 3 — Do You Need Acoustic Performance?
If your project requires noise reduction (e.g. home theatre, office, restaurant, school), look for panels with a published NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) rating. THQ's acoustic panel range includes:
- Fabric-wrapped acoustic panels — NRC 0.75–0.90
- Perforated timber veneer panels — NRC 0.55–0.70
- Slat wall acoustic panels — NRC 0.45–0.65
Not sure what NRC you need? Call our team and we'll help you spec the right product for your space and budget.
Panel Comparison at a Glance
| Panel Type | Best For | Acoustic | Outdoor Rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorative PVC | Residential, wet areas | No | Some products |
| Decorative MDF | Joinery, interiors | No | No |
| UV Composite Panel | Alfresco, façade | No | Yes |
| Acoustic Fabric Panel | Office, hospitality | Yes (NRC 0.75+) | No |
| Perforated Timber Veneer | Commercial, joinery | Yes (NRC 0.55+) | No |
| Slat Wall Panel | Feature walls, retail | Partial | Some products |
Trade & Joinery Accounts
THQ works directly with cabinet makers, joiners, shopfitters, and commercial fit-out contractors across Australia. We offer:
- Trade pricing on volume orders
- Consistent sheet sizing for CNC and routing workflows
- Sample service — order samples before committing to full sheets
- Pickup from Melbourne and Brisbane warehouses
- Nationwide delivery for larger orders
Pickup & Delivery Options
- 🏭 Melbourne warehouses — multiple locations across VIC for trade pickup
- 🏭 Brisbane warehouse — QLD trade and retail pickup available
- 🚚 Nationwide delivery — we ship wall cladding and acoustic panels across Australia
Not Sure? Talk to Our Team
Our product specialists can help you match the right panel to your project, substrate, and budget — whether you're a first-time DIYer or an experienced joiner pricing a commercial job.
- 📞 Call 1800 084 700 — speak with a panel specialist
- 📬 Request samples — see and feel the product before you buy
- 💬 Online enquiry — submit your project details for a tailored recommendation
Page authored by Hiren | THQ Product & Content Team