There are a few different methods that can change based on different factors, such as the amount of sound absorption you wish to achieve, the type of wall you’re installing them to, and whether you may plan on removing them at some point. Below you’ll find a list of options that can help in each situation:

• • If you’re installing to drywall or plywood, the installation is very simple.
    • Directly screw using black-painted screws. We recommend at least 12-15 points of contact on studs if possible.
    • Gluing Akupanels to a wall using Liquid Nails or construction grade PL Mastic equivalent.
  • If you’re installing to brick/concrete wall/ceiling, you’ll want to install wood battens.
    • Roughly 3-4” tall battens are ideal so you can effectively hit them directly with screws.
    • If you’re looking to maximize the sound absorption of the Akupanels, a thicker batten is best, allowing the install of insulation behind our panels.
  • If you’re installing these to a ceiling, there are a couple ways to go.
    • Directly screwing to the ceiling, just as you would to the wall noted above.
    • Installing a drop-down grid system allowing the panels to be fastened to the grid from the underside. This allows for ceiling access and the ability to install custom lighting if need-be.

Finishing the panels is not required – they are meant to be installed as-is. However, this can be an optional step if you wish. You may apply a stain to the veneer face or spray on a clear coat to seal the panels. We would advise testing any sort of finish or stain on a sample to ensure you’re satisfied with the results.

No, you will not! The materials we use (MDF slats & PET backer) are dyed throughout, so cutting the panels will retain the same color along all existing and newly-cut edges.

The panels can be cut using a table saw or a skill saw when cutting across the slats. If cutting longways between slats, you may use a razor-knife to cut the PET only.

The type of screw that you need depends on your wall and the material it is made of where the Akuplanel is being installed.

Yes, the panels are very flexible. Meaning that you can bend them gently around both inside and outside corners to finish your project the way you intended to.

Yes, you can even install on brick walls, and concrete walls. We recommend installing them with screws but you can also fasten the panels with glue/adhesive. Would recommend that you check out our guide on how to install the panels.

This is a common question and one that has a few different solutions. Butting the panels together in various ways will be the go-to method, with varying looks you can choose from. Other methods may be available if you’d like to customize them or have a contractor do something more unique. But our recommended options are as follows:

• • Installing the full sheets along the base of the area, cutting the remaining sheets into smaller sections to abut the panels along the top. This will create a single horizontal seamline along the wall. You may butt them as tightly together as possible, or you can install a sort of purposeful reveal with a Schluter piece (or equivalent) between them, which allows for a clean, obvious break of the stacked panels.
  • You can alternate the full panels to be installed from the floor-up and then the ceiling down, to create a planked effect, staggering the seamlines along the wall. This may help mitigate the real-wood inconsistencies that may show up in the veneer color. This will still involve cutting for smaller panels to fill out the area, but they would alternate on top and then bottom.

Unfortunately we cannot offer free shipping to Canada at this time. There are customs/brokerage fees that apply to all shipments going to Canada or outside the United States. Please contact customerservice@woodupp.com to let us know you’d like to place an order for products going outside the United States, we’ll handle your sale in-house without using the payment portal. Customs fees will have to be paid to a separate entity, but we can offer you a prepaid shipping cost.

Please note that WoodUpp has both a European and a United States webpage. There are a few colors exclusive to each country’s options and pricing will vary. Please make sure you’re on the correct page by checking the URL – the domestic WoodUpp page will have the “ /us “ on the end just like this -> woodupp.com/us

• The WoodUpp website functions as an online store to allow for quick and easy purchases. Just follow these easy steps:
  • First, visit this specific webpage -> https://woodupp.com/us/product/akupanel/
  • Along the right hand side of the page, you’ll see a color selector and a number counter below it. Click on the color you wish to purchase and then increase the counter to the number of Akupanels needed.
  • Click “Add to Cart.” This will secure the amount of panels and bring you to another sliding window that will let you review the contents of what you’ve chosen.
    • *If ordering more than one color, click the “ < “ button on the left side of that sliding window to go back to the color selector page. Repeating this process with another color/panel count will allow for you to add multiple Akupanel selections to your cart
  • Once your cart is complete, click “Proceed to Checkout.” This will then bring you to the page where you will enter in your email address, billing/shipping information and payment method. You may also sign up for our newsletter if you wish.

Please note that there will be tax associated with Akupanel purchases. If you are a tax exempt firm, please email customerservice@woodupp.com your tax-exempt form prior to making your online purchase. It will charge you the tax amount, but we will be able to refund that cost provided we have that form before the sale.

• Shipping to anywhere in the continental United States will be free!

If you are tax exempt, please send your tax exemption form to customerservice@woodupp.com and your order for us to confirm your order. If you fail to send us tax exemption form before purchasing, we can not refund the taxes on your order.

We accept all Visa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover cards!

Yes, you can buy samples here on our site.  https://woodupp.com/us/akupanel-samples/

There is no minimum order quantity, we are here to help in any way!

Please note that WoodUpp has both a European and a United States webpage. There are a few colors exclusive to each country’s options and pricing will vary. Please make sure you’re on the correct page by checking the URL – the domestic WoodUpp page will have the “ /us “ on the end just like this -> woodupp.com/us

Akupanels are not a structural item – they are decorative. TV’s and other heavy decorations cannot be secured directly to the panel. Akupanels can be cut very easily, but please be weary of the assembled staple locations (visible from the backside). Other more lightweight things such as artwork could be secured to it if needed. You may even cut away the slats only, leaving only the Black PET backing to hang some decorative shelving or artwork within.

Finishing the panels is not required – they are meant to be installed as-is. However, this can be an optional step if you wish. You may apply a stain to the veneer face or spray on a clear coat to seal the panels. We would advise testing any sort of finish or stain on a sample to ensure you’re satisfied with the results.

Unfortunately, the materials that Akupanel are manufactured with are not fit for outdoor spaces and will retain moisture in an area like a bathroom with a shower unit. The PET backing is made from recycled plastics but is a fibrous, porous material that will could hold water and cause molding behind the install when placed in high-humidity or high-moisture areas. We highly recommend against it.

Akupanels will equal 15.5 square feet per full sheet. The simplest way to figure out your panel count is to measure the overall length and the overall height of the space to cover. Once you have the overall square footage, dividing that by 15.5 and then rounding up to the nearest number will be your suggested panel count. If there will be a lot of cuts made to your panels, consider ordering an additional panel or two in case anything goes awry.

• • Example: My wall measures 86”H x 200”W. Multiplying them will give me 17200” total. To turn that into square feet, we’ll divide by 144, which equals 119.44. Then, we’ll divide by 15.5 (the panel square footage) which gives us the final number of 7.70. Therefore, we’ll need 8 total panels to cover

These panels are produced to 23 5/8” wide by 94 ½” tall. The thickness of the panel is 13/16”. This is the only current available option, cutting is usually necessary for most installations.

When panels are boxed for shipping, we cut them in half to allow for free shipping. So you’ll receive an “A” panel and a “B” panel to equal the full 23 5/8” width. Each box will consist of 2ea “A” panels and 2ea “B” panels if ordering 2+ Akupanels.

Akupanels are an assembled, decorative panel system that can be described by three main features:

• • Style – sleek & modern slat design great for indoor walls & ceilings
  • Function – PET backing allows for sound absorption/diffusion to keep areas quieter
  • Simplicity – Easily installed for even an inexperienced DIY’er or contractor

Of course! We offer 4” x 8” physical samples of each color available for purchase through our website. Here is a quick link to take you directly to that page https://woodupp.com/us/akupanel-samples/

The type of screw that you need depends on your wall and the material it is made of where the Akuplanel is being installed.

Yes, almost any saw will do. We recommend a circular saw for a nice clean cut and the felt can be cut with a knife.

Yes, the panels are very flexible. Meaning that you can bend them gently around both inside and outside corners to finish your project the way you intended to.

Yes, they are represented correctly on the site.  However, we always recommend ordering a sample so that you can see the color to make sure that it meets your needs.

Yes, you can even install on brick walls, and concrete walls. We recommend installing them with screws but you can also fasten the panels with glue/adhesive. Would recommend that you check out our guide on how to install the panels.

Yes, they are only for indoor use. We do not recommend having Akupanels around water or humidity.

Unfortunately, the materials that Akupanel are manufactured with are not fit for outdoor spaces and will retain moisture in an area like a bathroom with a shower unit.

The PET backing is made from recycled plastics but is a fibrous, porous material that will could hold water and cause molding behind the install when placed in high-humidity or high-moisture areas. We highly recommend against it.

Unfortunately we do not, at the moment we only have a fixed size of 94.5 x 23.625 x 0.86 inches.

Yes, you can also install the panels directly on the wall without a framework or without insulation behind the panels.

This is a common question and one that has a few different solutions. Butting the panels together in various ways will be the go-to method, with varying looks you can choose from. Other methods may be available if you’d like to customize them or have a contractor do something more unique. But our recommended options are as follows:

• • Installing the full sheets along the base of the area, cutting the remaining sheets into smaller sections to abut the panels along the top. This will create a single horizontal seamline along the wall. You may butt them as tightly together as possible, or you can install a sort of purposeful reveal with a Schluter piece (or equivalent) between them, which allows for a clean, obvious break of the stacked panels.
  • You can alternate the full panels to be installed from the floor-up and then the ceiling down, to create a planked effect, staggering the seamlines along the wall. This may help mitigate the real-wood inconsistencies that may show up in the veneer color. This will still involve cutting for smaller panels to fill out the area, but they would alternate on top and then bottom.

Unfortunately we cannot offer free shipping to Canada at this time. There are customs/brokerage fees that apply to all shipments going to Canada or outside the United States. Please contact customerservice@woodupp.com to let us know you’d like to place an order for products going outside the United States, we’ll handle your sale in-house without using the payment portal. Customs fees will have to be paid to a separate entity, but we can offer you a prepaid shipping cost.

Delivery time is 1-3 weeks – depending on quantity, distance from Mount Airy, NC and the carrier service. Once we receive your order we’ll start to produce your panels. Once produced, the corresponding shipping company will deliver your panels to you.

Once the order is placed, you can expect around 2-3 days for the order to be processed and the materials to be packed for shipping. Transit time to anywhere in the US may range from 2-7 business days.

Once the panels have shipped from our facility, you’ll receive an automated email that will provide a tracking number if you wish to track your delivery to better plan for arrival.

Yes, we do ship to Canada as well as Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska. For orders in Canada, Puerto Rico, Hawaii & Alaska please reach out to us for accurate shipping quotes.

The prices stated on the product pages do not include tax or shipping. The shipping costs are calculated upon checkout and are based on the total number of panels. Panels are shipped in quantities of two in a box via UPS. Samples are shipped free of charge (in the lower 48 states) via the best option available to your location.