Thanks to its adaptability and performance, SonaSpray can be used in a wide range of settings:

• Commercial: Offices, showrooms, boardrooms
• Hospitality: Hotels, restaurants, bars
• Entertainment: Film studios, concert halls, arenas
• Retail: Shopping centres, high street stores
• Education: Schools, universities, libraries
• Cultural and Civic: Theatres, museums, town halls
• Industrial: Warehouses, production spaces

SonaSpray noise reduction sprays are designed for ceilings and walls above 2 metres. 

Please note that it is important not to use moisture resistant plasterboard as this can cause staining of wet applied products. Stain barrier primers and paints can be used to prevent this. 

When using plasterboard as the substrate, a minimum of 12.5mm thick plasterboard, installed to British Gypsum specification should be used.

Bonding to substrate

SonaSpray fcx can be applied onto good quality concrete slab or plasterboard installed to British Gypsum (or equivalent) installation guidance. Some surfaces may need priming to control suction. Old surfaces or boards with high recycled content, may need a stain barrier coating to prevent contaminants from leaching out whilst the surface is wet. Fully cured SonaSpray fcx can not only improve the architectural acoustics but improve the strength of the substrate.

Quality assurance:

• SonaSpray is manufactured by ICC to ISO 9001.
• Installed using a four stage Oscar Acoustics quality assurance plan.
• Materials, equipment, and labour and installation to be provided by ICC’s sole licensee for Great Britain – Oscar Acoustics.
• SonaSpray to be installed by spray application using only ICC authorised equipment.
• The installer must use a total ICC system encompassing equipment, fibre and adhesive.
• No substitution may be made.
• Acoustic spray application by ISO 14001 certified, Oscar Acoustics specialist trained, in-house teams.

Detailing of acoustic finishes - CPD

Oscar Acoustics offer a 'Detailing of acoustic finishes' CPD.

This presentation includes:

• The biggest myths architects are still being told about reverberation, including frequencies and Class A absorption.
• Live drawing detailing for avoiding common pitfalls and achieving a long-lasting acoustic finish.
• Things to be aware of with all acoustic finishes.
• An introduction to the pioneering ‘Sownd Certification’. A new global performance-based standard, designed to formally classify buildings as audio-inclusive.

https://www.oscar-acoustics.com/cpd/

Please consult Oscar Acoustics for relevant acoustic spray preparation details.

SonaSpray fcx is a decorative acoustic plaster spray designed to absorb sound, significantly reducing reverberation and improving acoustic comfort.

With its flat, lightly pitted finish, SonaSpray fcx acoustic spray plaster can be applied onto good quality concrete slab or plasterboard installed to British Gypsum (or equivalent) installation guidance.

Made from recycled materials and fire-rated, it offers acoustic performance, sustainability and safety without compromising on aesthetics. The result is a calm, acoustically balanced environment that enhances the experience of any interior.

The seamless acoustic spray follows the lines of whatever is underneath, enabling designers to achieve curves and shapes. It can be installed quickly and economically compared with labour-intensive stick-on panel alternatives and is also suitable for application behind suspended mesh and timber ceilings.

All Oscar Acoustics' acoustic sprays are installed by specialist in-house teams and we cover the whole of Great Britain. Contact our team today to discuss your project requirements on mail@oscar-acoustics.com or 01474 854902.

Features and benefits:

• All SonaSpray projects qualify for Bronze level – Sownd Certification – an inclusivity certification for ensuring inclusive spaces for those with hearing or visual impairments and neurodiversity. For more information please visit https://www.sownd.co.uk/.
• SonaSpray contributes towards many sustainable design and health certification systems including BREEAM, SKA, Living Building Challenge and adds up to 17 points towards the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating of a project. 
• Made of fire-rated, recycled paper and other rapidly renewable natural resources, including cotton and hemp.
• Effectively lowers the carbon footprint of a building project by sequestering rich stores of carbon for the life of the structure or application.
• Achieves M1 certification as a Low Emitting Building Material.
• GREENGUARD, GREENGUARD Gold and Cradle to Cradle certified and compliant with CDPH/CA Section 01350.
• Satisfies many features under the WELL Building Standard.
• SonaSpray is covered by product-specific Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in accordance with ISO 14025 and product-specific Health Product Declarations (HPDs).
• The water-based adhesive provides a strong, durable and resilient bond.
• Can be applied to virtually any substrate configuration.
• Insulates by creating dead air macroscopic spaces between and within the hollow cellulose fibres.
• Easily spray applied to flat or curved surfaces.
• Installed by expert ISO-14001-certified Oscar teams.

Fire rating:

B-s1,d0 and Class 0 to BS 476 - significantly betters the requirements of the new Approved Document B providing little to no smoke and absolutely no droplets, assisting in the safe escape of occupants.

Emissions:

• M1 emission class certified for building materials (best class).
• Compliant with CDPH/CA Section 01350.
• GREENGUARD Gold Certified for Indoor Air Quality.
• BREEAM rating system HEA Indoor Air Quality.
• WELL Building Standard®.

Environmental standards:

• Environmental Product Declaration in accordance with ISO 14025 - EN 15804. Living Building Challenge compliant.
• Living Building Challenge compliant.
• BREEAM.
• LEED.
• SKA.
• Installed by ISO 14001 certified Oscar Acoustics spray teams.

Flange fittings:

90% of flangeless fittings do not work properly with any acoustic finish. If you are specifying a flangeless fitting, please contact Oscar Acoustics for advice.

Sound absorption:

Acoustic spray testing has been carried out as worst case, against concrete. Applying onto other substrates such as plasterboard with air gaps behind or profiled metal soffits, primarily increases absorption at low frequency which can increase absorption classes.

SonaSpray acoustic sprays can achieve any class as we can adjust acoustic performance by increasing and decreasing the material depth to suit the acoustic requirement and budget.

Please contact Oscar Acoustics’ technical department for free design assistance on mail@oscar-acoustics.co.uk or call 01474 854902.

Material/Recycled content:

Recycled content values for SonaSpray® fibres (excludes water-based adhesive):

Pre-Consumer recycled content: Minimum 80%

Recycled content values as installed (consisting of both fibres and water-based adhesive):

Pre-Consumer recycled content: Minimum 50%

Recyclability:

SonaSpray is a permanently installed interior finish material that is designed for the useful life of a building project. At the end of its useful life, the material may be removed and repurposed into thermal cavity fill insulation or for other recycling applications.

Disposal in accordance with local recycling/disposal rules.

Embodied carbon:

Can effectively lower the carbon footprint of a building project by sequestering rich stores of carbon for the life of the structure or application.

SonaSpray take back scheme:

Oscar Acoustics can take SonaSpray back and have it milled into thermal cavity fill.

Quality assurance:

• SonaSpray is manufactured by ICC to ISO 9001.
• Installed using a four stage Oscar Acoustics quality assurance plan.
• Materials, equipment, labour and installation only to be provided by ICC’s sole licensee for Great Britain – Oscar Acoustics.

From specification to installation, everything is kept in-house. We have created our own purpose-built training facility in our Oscar Innovation Centre HQ. The ‘SonaSpray Training Academy’ provides a controlled environment for our teams to build their skills with our Head of Quality Control. This ensures a high-quality and long lasting acoustic finish every time.

Material:

Mixed pre-consumer recycled papers and other rapidly-renewable resources including cotton and hemp.

Binding agent:

Water based adhesives

Standard colours: Arctic White.

Special colours: Bespoke colours are manufactured to order. Minimum order quantities apply, and square meterage is dependent on the product and thickness of spray. Please send us your colour requirement using a RAL, RAL Design or Dulux paint reference and we will respond with quantity, price and colour samples.

Surface finish: Sprayed and trowelled flat finish with attractive lightly pitted surface.

Supplier:  

Oscar Engineering Ltd T/A Oscar Acoustics

Oscar Innovation Centre

Formby Road

Halling

Kent

ME2 1FQ

Tel: +44 (0)1474 873 122

Email: mail@oscar-acoustics.co.uk

Web: www.oscar-acoustics.com