Does common drywall texturing help acoustics by diffusing?

Started by BBBob on 21 September 2008. 2 replies.

Originally posted at johnlsayers.com, topic 11232.

I'm debating whether to texture my new walls (with a 'grain' in the range used in residential applications). I may do have texturing done anyway for visual effect, but if there is any diffusion benefit (for higher frequencies?), I would have no hesitation. The room is about 18' x 20' x 7' 6" high. I'll have some broadband absorbers hanging in various locations. Thanks. Bob
No it don't. It needs more depth and pref an algorithm.
Thanks, that's kind of what I was thinking, but it is nice to know. Bob