bass trap facing

Well...it's been 4 months and I'm finally at the last stages of my studio construction. This is a modified John Sayers Small Studio layout which Glenn commented favourably on before I started. The preliminary room analysis I think looks pretty good even without the slats on the slat wall, so I'm pretty happy. I'm including two photos...one of the front view and one of the rear. The laminate floor is covered to protect from paint, etc. Looks gorgeous. In the front view photo is a covered panel that is going in the live room which gives you an idea of the GOM Burgandy fabric colour. I would appreciate it if someone could advise me on the face of my rear bass trap hanger cavities. I've seen some designs with nothing but fabric, but I'm afraid that some schmuck would lean on it and tear a big hole in the cloth - which as you know, ain't cheap. Any suggestions as to what I might do to safeguard this from happening? And do you recommend adding a layer of 1" rigid for high end absorption as well...maybe on the top half? Sooooooo close to finishing yet soooo anxious to do it right. Thanks to John for a great design and to Glenn for kind assistance. Alan Alan

Hmmmmm........anxious to get this finished. Well...I don't think that adding a layer of 1" behind the fabric on the rear hanging traps will make any difference to their functionality...so...I guess I'll just go ahead and do it. Probably staple some poly mesh across the trap first to prevent anything poking through. I'll post pics in case anyone wants to watch on in horror...or approval.

looks fine. in fact, looks like a very nice job!

Thank you gullfo. Pics to follow on trap treatment. :)

Something to consider- You might want to consider putting a layer of thin plastic foil over the insulation and under the fabric on your cloud. This is not so much for the sound, but rather to prevent the fine glass particle dust from falling down onto your console and invariably shortening the life of your faders.

Ooops...too late. We already applied the fabric and the pine trim. Just waiting for the final trim on the one edge of material. Gee, I hope that the specially purchased Guilford of Maine fabric does not allow a shower of glass particles. After all, that's why I bought it. Also, I won't be using a console (unless I do really well and can afford an SSL Matrix). I'll stick with the Euphonix Mix and Control as I do more video work than audio at the moment. I shouldn't have a problem with those faders I expect. Appreciate the feedback, BriHar. Nice to know people are watching and ready to help :)