BTW

Better Than Wood (BTW)™. Engineered for Acoustic Clarity.

A lightweight acoustic system with a cleanable wood-look finish – designed for commercial ceilings, walls, and where people meet, focus, learn, and collaborate.

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Proven Acoustic Performance for Commercial Interiors

BTW™ (Better Than Wood) provides consistent acoustic control, cleanability, and stability across high-use environments - from office workspaces and healthcare to retail, hospitality, and civic buildings. A warm wood-look finish and lightweight construction make BTW a trusted solution for modern design challenges.

Acoustic Clarity | Cleanability | Sustainability | Lightweight Performance | Dimensional Stability | 10-year Warranty

Two Surfaces. One Acoustic System.

Choose BTW™ for ceilings or walls and create warm, quiet, modern interiors with coordinated finishes and clean installs

BTW™ Acoustic Ceiling

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A lightweight acoustic ceiling system engineered with micro-perforated PET panels for clean installs, consistent aesthetics, and sound clarity. Ideal for commercial workspaces, hospitality venues, and meeting rooms needing quieter interiors with a warm wood-look finish.

BTW™ Acoustic Wall

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The same engineered acoustic performance in a vertical panel system for feature walls, lobbies, meeting rooms, and high-traffic commercial spaces. Creates a modern wood-look finish with stable, maintenance-free panels that outperform natural timber and improve acoustic comfort.

The BTW™ Acoustic System -
A Wood-Look Solution for Ceilings & Walls

The BTW Acoustic System is a plank-based acoustic solution crafted from recycled PET fibreboard with a durable printed wood finish. Unlike natural wood, BTW resists warping, shrinking, movement, and visual inconsistency – maintaining its clean lines.


BTW installs seamlessly on ceilings, walls, and select cloud applications. Designers get the flexibility to create cohesive, high-performance environments with the warmth of wood and the reliability of engineered materials.


Muted formats such as beams, clouds ,and headboards are available, but the primary system is optimized for linear ceiling and wall use.

Why BTW™ Outperforms Natural Wood in Modern Commercial Spaces

Commercial interiors demand materials that balance aesthetics, acoustics, and practicality. Traditional wood often introduces challenges:

  • Echo and reverberation in reflective spaces
  • Poor speech clarity in meeting rooms
  • Dimensional movement from humidity and temperature
  • Heavy material loads - especially ceilings
  • Complex, time-intensive installation
  • High cost in large interiors

BTW is engineered to overcome all of these constraints while preserving the visual warmth designers want.

Acoustic Performance With Long-Term Stability

BTW’s micro-perforated planks help reduce echo and support clearer communication in meeting rooms, classrooms, and open plans. Their engineered PET core resists swelling, shrinking, and movement – ensuring straight, consistent lines that stay true over years of use.

The result is an acoustic solution with the look of wood and the stability of a high-performance material.

Lightweight Acoustic Panels for Faster, Easier Installation

BTW installs cleanly and efficiently using lightweight planks and straightforward hardware. Panels cut easily on-site and integrate with lighting and MEP systems. This requires less labor, reducing project constraints on active construction sites.

Ideal for tenant improvements, renovations, and fast-paced commercial schedules where jobsite speed is critical.

Cleanable Wood-Look Panels with Sustainable Materials

BTW delivers a warm, natural aesthetic with a durable printed finish that can be wiped clean. This suits high-touch environments such as healthcare, education, retail, and hospitality.

Made from recycled PET fibreboard, BTW supports responsible material selection without sacrificing design intent.

Where to Use BTW™: Acoustic Ceilings & Walls for Every Space

BTW enhances acoustic comfort and visual consistency across a broad range of commercial settings. Architects gain the flexibility to specify a single system across multiple spaces.

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WORKSPACES

Acoustic comfort for modern workplaces
A productive workspace depends on acoustic clarity. BTW™ helps reduce echo and improve speech intelligibility in meeting rooms, focus rooms, breakrooms, and open-plan areas. Lightweight, stable planks provide a clean, cohesive ceiling and wall finish that integrates easily with lighting, ventilation, and workplace tech.

HEALTHCARE

Cleanable, calming environments for patient care
Healthcare environments benefit from materials that support comfort, privacy, and cleanliness. BTW™ improves acoustic comfort in waiting areas, patient rooms, and treatment spaces. Its wipe-clean finish and lightweight construction make it a practical, hygienic choice for high-traffic medical facilities.

EDUCATION

Better sound for more focused learning
Classrooms, lecture halls, and libraries require clear communication and controlled sound. BTW™ reduces reverberation so students can hear and focus more effectively. Durable, stable planks maintain alignment over time and support the long-term performance schools depend on.

HOSPITALITY

Warm, inviting spaces with controlled noise
Hotels, restaurants, and lounges need inviting spaces with controlled noise levels. BTW™ provides a warm wood aesthetic with acoustic absorption that enhances guest comfort. Its lightweight installation and stable finish make it ideal for fast-paced hospitality projects and renovations.

RETAIL

Quiet confidence for branded environments
Retail environments demand materials that balance brand experience with acoustic comfort. BTW™ helps reduce ambient noise while offering consistent visual lines in large spaces. Easy maintenance and a stable printed finish keep stores looking polished through heavy daily use.

PUBLIC & CIVIC

Acoustic clarity for community spaces
Civic buildings such as community centers, municipal spaces, auditoriums can all benefit from materials that enhance clarity and reduce reverberation in large volumes. BTW™ provides reliable acoustic performance with a warm, approachable wood look suited for public environments.

Stocked Wood-Look Finishes

We keep six popular wood-inspired finishes in stock at our warehouse for quick turnaround:

  • Barn Wood (BTW501)
  • Cherry (BTW502)
  • Gum Wood (BTW503)
  • Walnut (BTW504)
  • Blonde Ash (BTW505)
  • Espresso (BTW506)

For even more options, explore our extensive catalog of custom finishes. These can be ordered to match your exact project vision, though they come with a longer lead time View the full BTW™ Finishes Catalog Here to inspire your design.

Barn Wood
Code: BTW501
Cherry
Code: BTW502
Gum Wood
Code: BTW503
Walnut
Code: BTW504
Blonde Ash
Code: BTW505
Espresso
Code: BTW506

BTW Is Easy To Install By Using Lightweight Planks And Simple Hardware

BTW is designed for efficient installation in commercial interiors:

  • Lightweight planks reduce overhead effort
  • Simple clip hardware creates predictable alignments
  • Easy field cutting for edges and integrations
  • Compatible with common ceiling grid systems
  • Fast installation on active job sites

Installation videos can be found here. A full guide is available for specifiers, installers, and general contractors.

BTW™ Technical Info

BTW™ ceiling plank accessories

The T-bar clips fit to the side of the plank where there is a slit (which is a created on both sides of the plank during the manufacturing process).

They snap onto the T-Bar grid or the hanging channel and support the weight of the plank.

These are flat pieces of steel which fit between the planks to hold them together and keep them aligned and in place.

This is the trim for a T-Bar ceiling grid being converted to a BTW plank ceiling solution. It has double sided tape which adheres directly to the underside of the T-Bar. This trim is also used for HVAC, trough lighting or any other ceiling detail which is not being covered by the ceiling planks and would otherwise have plank ends exposed.

Documentation For Architects, Designers, and Contractors

BTW Beam

Lightweight architectural depth without complexity

BTW Beams use PET fiberboard and embossed finishes to provide wood-like depth without the weight. Simple spline connections make them easy to suspend, define zones, or integrate linear lighting.

BTW Cloud

Suspended acoustic control for active zones

Lightweight Cloud panels combine an aluminum frame with BTW planks to add acoustic absorption above meeting tables, reception areas, and waiting zones. They suspend without altering the ceiling grid.

BTW Headboard

Warm, durable surfaces for hospitality & living

Headboard panels pair BTW planks with black anodized trim to create a warm, durable backdrop. Their wipe-clean finish softens sound around beds or seating while maintaining visual consistency.

Frequently asked questions about the BTW™ Acoustic System

BTW planks use high-density PET fiberboard with an embossed wood grain finish, providing the look of real wood with improved stability and acoustic performance.

Yes. BTW is designed as a single system that installs consistently across ceilings, walls, and clouds.

BTW offers the warmth of wood without the weight, movement, or maintenance. It stays dimensionally stable, installs faster, is easy to clean, and provides additional acoustic benefits.

BTW planks feature micro-perforations that help reduce echo and improve speech clarity in meeting rooms, classrooms, and open spaces. Acoustic test data is available in the Resources section.

Yes. BTW’s durable finish and wipe-clean surface make it ideal for environments that require cleanliness, consistency, and long-term performance.

BTW can be field-cut to accommodate lighting fixtures, diffusers, sensors, and mechanical systems. Its lightweight construction makes coordination straightforward.

BTW cleans easily with standard non-abrasive cleaners and does not require refinishing or special treatment over time.

Yes. BTW is regularly in stock with reliable lead times, making it a strong choice for fast-moving commercial projects and tenant improvements. Contact a local Adapt representative to confirm current availability.