Wall Upholstery - Tango Fabric with ReCore® Backing - By the Sq Ft
Get FREE GROUND SHIPPING when you order more than $1,000.00 of this product!
Start enjoying the benefits of Fabric Covered Walls with our easy to configure By The Square Foot wall finishing system featuring our Tango Fabric.
• Choose your desired Fabric Color
• Choose your Frame/Backing option:
- 1/4 inch Frame + 1/2 inch Roll Backing - economical and suited for printed graphics, residential and marine applications.
- 1/4 inch Frame + 1 inch Roll Backing - slim panel but with a padded wall look
- 1/2 inch Frame + 1/2 inch Roll Backing - very popular - clean crisp edges and a flat fabric appearance. Works with a wide array of fabrics.
- 1/2 inch Frame + 1 inch Roll Backing - same benefits but with a padded wall appearance. A little more in price, but worth it!
- 1 inch Frame + 1 inch Roll Backing - for a more lavish look and when extra space is needed behind the fabric to run cabling and other infrastructure.
• Choose to add our SoundSentinel option that reduces airborne noise transmission through walls.
FREE GROUND SHIPPING on this product when you order more than $1,000.00.
After checkout a consultant will contact you to finalize your order. Feel free to send additional information such as door, window and outlet measurements and photos showing your full wall or room to fmsales@fabricmate.com as this will help us provide you more efficient assistance.

OVERVIEW: BY THE SQUARE FOOT |
FUNCTION: WALL UPHOLSTERY
FABRIC: TANGO
BACKING: ROLLED RECORE® (1/2" TO 1" THICK)
Don't worry about the details of purchasing separate elements (Frame, Backing, and Fabric) and trying to decide which ones will be best for your desired look and functionality. We have made it incredibly simple to get everything you need, priced by the square foot. Pick your functions & fabric, and order!
Whether it's a 400 square foot installation spread out across 3 walls, or a small 50 square foot nook in your child's bedroom, our system has never been easier to use or more economically priced.
Find your favorite fabric wall covering and buy By The Square Foot. Simply measure your wall or the panel area you desire to cover, pick your functions & fabric, and order! Windows, doorways, or outlets? No problem! Snap and send a few photos of the space, we have fabric wall specialists standing by to help you every step of the way. We also offer a microseaming option as an alternative to having frame joints. Fabrics must be at least 75% polyester.
With a few images and a phone call we can help tailor your order to suit your needs. Beautiful walls with multi-functionality is at your fingertips.
Whether it's a 400 square foot installation spread out across 3 walls, or a small 50 square foot nook in your child's bedroom, our system has never been easier to use or more economically priced.
INSTALL IN 3 EASY STEPS

INSTALL FRAME
Outline the area to be covered with the Frame by stapling (or screwing) it to the wall (drywall, concrete, wood, etc).

INFILL FRAME WITH BACKING SUBSTRATE
Cut the Backing substrate to size and staple it to the wall, filling in the area(s) to be covered.

INSTALL FABRIC INTO FRAME
Use our Rocker and Roller Tools to tuck the Fabric into the Frame, holding it taut over the backing.

START WITH A PRACTICE KIT |
With a Practice Kit, you have all the components and tools you need in order to learn how to install our Fabricmate system. Practice kits come with an actual-size instructions that takes you step-by-step in installing your own 4'x2' panel.
No need to uninstall it! This kit becomes a fully functional, tackable panel.
Our Practice Kits are highly recommended for beginners before a full wall installation.
Learn how to DIY with our Practice Kits! or you can Contact Us for a skilled installer near you.
COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
FABRIC - TANGO |
Tango is a reliable, high-traffic fabric that is both acoustic and tackable. The weave gives a subtle texture and adds vidual interest to acoustic space. It allows the sound to pass through so it can be absorbed by the backing to create both beautiful and functional fabric covered wall panels and full-wall installations.
COLORFASTNESS TO LIGHT (AATCC 16 OPTION 3)
Grade 4 min at 40 hours
COLORFASTNESS TO CROCKING (AATCC 8)
Grade 5 min dry & Grade 5 min wet
FLAMMABILITY
ASTM E84 Class I or A
CONTENTS
100% Polyester
WEIGHT
11.603 ± 1.0 oz/lin yd
WIDTH
57" min usable
REPEAT
none
BACKING
none
BACKING - rolled RECORE® |
Rolled ReCore® is a lightweight, environmentally responsible multi-purpose insulation made from 100% non-woven polyester fiber. It's made from 60% post-consumer content (recycled plastic beverage containers), and is, itself, 100% recyclable. It is flexible making it suitable for many applications and easy to ship direct to you. Choose from 1/2" to 1" thickness to match your desired frame and function.
Applicable Standards
BOCA, ICBO, SBCCI, CABO, ICC
Fire Resistance
ASTM E84, UBC 8-1, ANSI/NFPA 101
Maximum Flame Spread Index 1/4” - 15, 1” - 10, 2” - 5
Maximum Smoke Developed Index 1/4” - 200, 1” - 180, 2” - 160
Physical/Chemical Properties
Acoustical Performance ASTM C423
Thermal Performance ASTM C518 1/4” - 2.10, 1” - 3.59, 2” - 4.10
Water Vapor Sorption <0.4% by weight - Non-hygroscopic
Weather Resistance No change in appearance
ATM C 1338-08 Standard Test Method for determining fungi resistance of insulation materials and facings. Passed with no fungal growth found on all replicates at 40x magnification after 4 weeks of incubation.
ReCore® is totally VOC free and contains no harmful chemicals. It's non-hygroscopic, anti-microbial & anti-fungal.
Acoustic & thermal insulator
Multiple densities for different applications
Environmentally responsible
Mold, mildew, and fire resistant
Sizes
ReCore® is available in a variety of thicknesses from 1/4” to 2” and in both quarter and full (48”x96” & 24”x48”) sheets. It is available in all white or black faced white.
Densities
ReCore® is available in:
1/4” - 10 pcf & 6 pcf
3/8” - 10 pcf
1/2” - 9.4 pcf, & 4.5 pcf
1/2" - Rolled 1.0 pcf
3/4” - 6.0 pcf 7/8” - 6.0 pcf
1” - 6.0 pcf, & 3.0 pcf
1" - Rolled 1.5 pcf
2” - 6.0 pcf, & 3.0 pcf
Frame - 1/4" to 1" thickness |
With our By the Square Foot Wall Upholstery System you can choose from 1/4", 1/2" or 1" panel frame thicknesses. Each is suitable for a wide array of applications.
1/4" Frame is a more economical choice with less wall protrusion. Great for printed graphics, residential and marine applications.
1/2" Frame is our most popular choice. It is great for virtually any application and works with a wide array of fabrics.
1" Frame is best where a more opulent look is desired or when extra space is needed behind the fabric to run cables and other infrastucture.
Multiple frame profile options available.

SOUNDSENTINEL OpTION |
SoundSentinel adds an extra layer of soundproofing under your stretched-fabric wall panel to prevent the transmission of sound coming from the opposite side of the wall. This lightweight mass loaded material helps block voices and other airborne noises from adjacent rooms to create a serene and enjoyable living space.

REDUCES DISTURBANCES FROM AIRBORNE AND IMPACT NOISE IN:
Commercial & Residential Construction
Multi-family Living Units
Hotels
Bedrooms
Music Rooms & Home Theaters
Conference Rooms & Privacy Protected Areas
SOUND TRANSMISSION: ASTM E90-02 (SAEj1400)
Passes min. STC 26
FIRE RESISTANCE: ASTM E119 08
Passes 1 hr. test*
FUNGAL & ALGAL GROWTH: ASTM D3273, ASTM G21
No growth
*Behind minimum 3/8" gypsum
COLORS
Availabe in Black only
DESCRIPTION
Lightweight mass loaded mold and mildew resistant material that blocks sound transmission between surfaces
SOLD IN
4 ft. wide rolls
Installation
Attach vertically at top with
Drywall Screws
18 Gauge 1/4" Full-Crown Staples
Customization
Easily cut with:
Utility knife
Composition
100 % Mass Loaded EVA Material
Dimensions
4' wide x varying length, 0.10" thickness
Weight
0.92 lb/sq. ft. (nominal)
Disposal
Fully Recyclable
Handling
Safe To Handle
Fire Rating
ASTM E84 Class 1*
VOC’s
< 0.1%
*Behind minimum 3/8" gypsum
COMMON LAYOUTS

SINGLE PANEL
Skill Level: Beginner
Used to create this 2'x8' (16 Square Foot) Layout:
• 2 1/3 Yards of Parallel 'Tempura' Fabric
• 16 SqFt 1" Roxul Backing
• 18 Linear Feet 1" Square Front-Load (FS150LF) Frame

vertical three band
Skill Level: Intermediate
Used to create this 8'x12' (296Square Foot) Layout:
• 11 Yards of Tango 'Jungle' Fabric
• 120 SqFt 1" ReCore AcoustiMax .75
Backing
• 65 Linear Feet 1" Square Front-Load (FS150LF) Frame

FULL WALL WITH SEAM
Difficulty: Intermediate
Used to create this 12'x20' (240 Square Foot) Layout:
• 14 Yards of Tango 'Jungle' Fabric
• 240 SqFt 1" ReCore AcoustiMax .75
Backing
• 85 Linear Feet 1" Square Front-Load (FS150LF) Frame

horizontal flex-frame three band
Difficulty: Advanced
Used to create this 12'x20' (240 Square Foot Total) Conference Room Layout:
• 14 Yards of Closed Circuit 'Squash' + 'Deepwater' Fabric
• 240 SqFt 1" ReCore AcoustiMax .75 Backing
• 85 Linear Feet 1" Square Front-Load (FS150LF) Frame with FS150LF Flex-Frame