A selection of the Moniteur Group’s Technical Innovations Guide, this acoustic coating technique created by Texdecor for heavy-duty use has quickly become a favourite and effective response to the decorative and acoustic challenges faced in public establishments. Today, it is recognized and acclaimed by a large majority of consultants and builders.

Urban reflects the tone-on-tone nuances of a raw concrete wall as well as the effect of vertical framing. This design exhibits a raw, minimalist and designer style. It is available in a palette of 5 tones that capture the original shades of concrete.

Applications
Acoustic comfort is a problem that concerns all types of public establishments. This acoustic and decorative wall covering is well suited for a wide range of uses such as:
• Multi-family residentials: entrances and hallways, for compliance with acoustic regulations (NRA) 
• Hotels: lobbies, lounges, restaurants, conference rooms, headboard on an adjoining partition, etc. 
• Service industry: meeting rooms, conference rooms, offices, bank branches, phone banks, etc. 
• Health care facilities: public areas in retirement homes, dining halls, recreational areas, etc. 
• Event venues: theatres, banquet halls, show rooms, casinos, etc. 
• Private dwellings: home theatres, stairways, dining rooms, etc. 

Technical specifications 
• Improves acoustic comfort
– Noise reduction coefficient: alpha W 0.25 / NRC 0.25
Meets NRA (acoustic regulations) requirements, which set acoustic standards for multi-family residentials, health care facilities, educational establishments, hotels and offices.
– Highly resistant to shock; has a perfect finish
– The seams are invisible thanks to the use of 640 g/m² of core-dyed PVC for all colours. Double induction and felt-lined backing (3.5 mm thick / 250 g/m²) absorb shocks without altering the covering’s highly-resistant surface. The most durable of all acoustic wallcoverings, designed for heavy-duty use
• Easy to maintain; hygienic
– Super washable-brushable / antimicrobial Biopruf treatment available on request 
– Micro-perforations allow the wall to breathe 
• A cost-effective solution 
– Noise reduction and decoration provided by a single covering 
– May offset the need for an acoustic ceiling (often unsightly) 
• Quick installation; simplified wall preparation 
– Thanks to its thickness (3.5 mm) and very supple felt-lined backing 
– Extra wide: 130 cm 
– Simple edge to edge handing. Instruction video available. 
• Environment 
– Designs printed using solvent-free water-based inks 
– Oeko-Tex 100 certification 
– Energy saving thanks to its thermal resistance (prevents cold walls and thermal bridges) 
– VOC: A+