Typical Layouts

Select from a variety of different layouts or create one of your own. The Fabricmate System provides a range of design possibilities not available when using “wrapped” panels. They offer a superior fit and finish, and they are more cost effective to install and maintain.

Below are just a few of the many layout possibilities. These layouts are very popular and have been used time and time again. There are many others for you to choose from. These layouts pertain primarily to site-fabricated systems but the concepts are equally valid for both our Pre-made Panels and our Modular Panel System as well. Our Value Engineering team will be pleased to discuss all of the alternatives with you. We can help you determine the layout that will best suit your design, function, and cost requirements.

HORIZONTAL – TACKBOARD LAYOUT
One of the most popular layouts. Very functional in the classroom environment and very affordable. Used in classrooms, conference rooms, and open-plan offices. Acoustical and tackable.

Advantages: Single band. This layout integrates a tackable surface and a marker board. Less expensive than covering an entire wall.

Disadvantages: Less tackable/display area and less sound absorption than with full wall coverage.

HORIZONTAL -  2 PANEL LAYOUT 
This is the most popular and the most cost effective full wall layout. Highly recommended for lobbies, classrooms, student housing and where maximum sound absorption is required. The wider panel can be used at the top portion of the wall, giving the seam the appearance of a chair rail. Wood or plastic trim can be placed over the seam.


Advantages: Very attractive. Most cost effective use of labor and materials.

Disadvantages: None!

HORIZONTAL -  3 PANEL LAYOUT 
 Looks great in lobbies, conference rooms, and executive offices. 

Advantages: Great appearance. Lends itself well to the use of different colors for a stunning visual effect. Top and bottom borders of one style and/or color and surround the middle band of another style and/or color. Great place to use our panel trim.
  
Disadvantages: Slightly more expensive than the 2-Panel Layout, but worth it!

VERTICAL -  MULTI-PANEL LAYOUT
This is a common look but not the most attractive. This layout was born of wrapped panels which are limited in size by the size of their substrate. Use only where this specific look is desired or where frequent panel fabric replacement will be necessary.


Advantages: Full wall coverage.

Disadvantages:  Most expensive in both labor and materials. Least attractive---multiple vertical seams break up the continuity and flow of the wall surface.

PANEL WITH ARCHITECTURAL REVEALS
An attractive way to benefit from the advantages of the floating-fabric design when using fabric in conjunction with other materials.
Advantages: Flexible, attractive, and cost effective.

Disadvantages: None! 

MONOLITHIC -  SONIC WELDED “SEAMLESS” PANEL
Many fabrics can be sonically welded to provide an unbroken fabric surface.  The sonically welded seam is virtually invisible.


Advantages: Creates an unbroken fabric surface.  Very clean!  Extremely cost effective.

Disadvantages: Can only be done with polyester or polyolefin fabrics.  These are the most common wall fabric materials.  Due to fabric stretching, length should be limited.  Care must be taken in selection of fabric patterns.