BTW Beam

BTW™ Beams

BTW Beam System: Architectural Prefabricated Beams
The Look of Wood. The Power of PET Acoustics.

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Product Overview

Introducing the next evolution of the BTW (Better Than Wood) product line. We’ve taken the realistic woodgrain aesthetics of our signature ceiling and wall planks and prefabricated them into a premium architectural beam system. Designed to deliver striking visual depth and enhanced sound attenuation performance, the BTW Beam System offers a luxurious real-wood look without the high cost, weight, or flammability.

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.

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 fiberboard 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.

Cleanable wood-look surface of BTW acoustic ceiling planks in commercial interior

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.

acoustic wall panels improving speech clarity

Lightweight Acoustic Planks for Faster, Easier Installation

BTW installs cleanly and efficiently using lightweight beams and straightforward hardware. Beams cut easily on-site and require less labor, reducing project constraints on active construction sites.

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

Designed for Long-Term Performance and Responsible Materials

BTW is designed as a coordinated acoustic system that prioritizes long-term performance, durability, and responsible material use. Across any wall and ceiling applications, surfaces are engineered to remain stable, cleanable, and visually consistent over time.

Made from 100% recycled PET fibers, BTW supports sustainable material design without compromising acoustic performance. BTW is backed by a 10-year commercial warranty, reinforcing its long-term dimensional stability.

Why Choose the BTW Beam System?

  • Premium Wood Aesthetics: Enjoy the natural look and tactile feel of real wood via an embossed woodgrain PVC lamination.
  • Advanced Acoustic: Engineering: Built using a high-density PET fiberboard core combined with a unique, microperforated finish for superior sound control.
  • Seamless Design Transitions: Integrated splines for butt and miter joints allow you to create beams of any length and easily transition from ceilings to walls.
  • Flawless Details: Easy-to-install end-caps are precision-manufactured to match your chosen beam finish perfectly.

BTW™ Technical Info

Stocked Wood-Look Finishes for Beam Planks

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 Beam Kit

Fast & Flexible Installation

The BTW Beam System is engineered for rapid deployment across multiple substrate applications:

  • T-Bar Ceiling Grid Retrofits:
    Perfect for upgrading existing office environments. Easily retrofit commercial drop ceilings utilizing your existing T-Bar grid, and then secure the BTW planks smoothly into place using specialized T-Bar Snap-Clips.
  • Drywall Installations
    Mount directly to standard drywall ceilings or walls using our high-strength Snap-Clip system for a clean, secure, and fastener-free appearance.
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