Technical Bulletins
December 1, 2025
Guidelines for Properly Batching BASWA Base & Fine Materials
Learn how to batch BASWA Base and Fine finish materials with BASWA Colors Tint Additive to achieve consistent, uniform color.
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BASWA Blog
Welcome to the BASWA acoustic news feed, a resource for expert insights on acoustical plaster systems, sound design, and healthy building practices. Find insight on anything from technical installation guidance and product bulletins to continuing education on how acoustics shape the spaces where people live, work, and learn. Explore real-world project highlights, sustainability perspectives, and practical tips to help you specify, install, and maintain BASWA acoustic systems with confidence.
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Technical Bulletins
October 1, 2025
Guidelines for Properly Patching a BASWA System Finish
Learn the step-by-step process for patching and repairing a BASWA acoustical plaster system to restore a seamless, monolithic surface appearance.
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Technical Bulletins
September 1, 2025
Removing Dirt and Dust from any BASWA acoustic System
Learn how to remove dirt, dust, and fingerprints from BASWA acoustical plaster ceilings using simple tools and the correct technique to protect the finish.
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Technical Bulletins
March 1, 2025
Applying BASWA Clean to Remove Deep Organic Stains
Learn how to apply BASWA Clean to remove deep stains and odors from BASWA acoustical plaster ceiling using this biodegradable, two-part cleaning solution.
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Continuing Education
January 1, 2025
Acoustics in Museums: Why Sound Is Central to the Experience
Hard surfaces and vaulted ceilings make museums acoustically challenging. Learn how acoustic design hits the 45 dB and 1.4-second targets visitors need.
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Continuing Education
December 1, 2024
Preserving History with Acoustical Plaster Systems
How seamless acoustical plaster preserves the integrity of historic spaces while delivering the acoustic performance modern occupants expect.
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Technical Bulletins
November 1, 2024
Yielding Best BASWA Trim & BASWA Fill Coverage
Step-by-step installation guide covering the proper adhesive application, trim fitting, filling, and dark-tint finishing techniques for acoustical plaster.
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Technical Bulletins
September 1, 2024
Protect Your Acoustical Plaster System from Stains and Soil
Discover how BASWA Protect shields acoustical plaster ceilings from water, dirt, and stains with a clear, non-bridging layer.
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Continuing Education
June 1, 2024
Designing Wellbeing: How Healthy Architecture Shapes Health
Learn how acoustics can be used to reduce reverberation, lower stress, and improve occupant wellbeing across homes, offices, restaurants, schools, and more.
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Technical Bulletins
March 1, 2024
Guidelines for Sealing a Substrate for BASWA System Install
How to properly seal a substrate for BASWA acoustical plaster to prevent dust buildup, discoloration, and long-term system performance issues.
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Technical Bulletins
January 1, 2024
Best Practices for Receiving Your BASWA Material Shipment
How to inspect, verify, and sign off on a BASWA acoustic material delivery to protect your project and client, as well as simplify any shipping damage claims.
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Continuing Education
December 1, 2023
How Acoustics Affect Speech Perception and Classroom Learning
Poor classroom acoustics are not just a nuisance. They are a documented barrier to learning. Research shows that noise and reverberation reduce speech intelligibility, impair reading and memory, strain teachers' voices, and widen achievement gaps. Here is what good acoustic design can change.
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Technical Bulletins
September 1, 2023
Proper Application of Mesh Tape in BASWA Acoustical Plaster
Learn how to apply mesh tape for BASWA to drywall transitions, trimless light fixtures, trimless diffusers, and access panels to achieve a seamless finish.
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Continuing Education
June 1, 2023
Controlling Noise at Home to Benefit Family Wellbeing
Learn how home acoustic design supports peaceful living, and the consequences for sleep, stress, and children's development.
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Technical Bulletins
January 1, 2023
Freeze Protection Shipping: Considerations for Winter Orders
What to know when ordering BASWA acoustic wet materials in winter, including temperature requirements, shipping deadlines, and weekend delivery costs.
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Continuing Education
September 1, 2022
How Open Office Acoustics Affect Focus, Health, and Output
Learn how open offices have quietly undermined collaboration. Workplace noise reduces productivity, elevates stress, and degrades health.
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Continuing Education
June 1, 2022
Sustainability Matters: How BASWA Builds Sustainability
BASWA systems are made with recycled glass and marble materials, low VOCs, and are manufactured with key components made in the USA.
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Articles
January 2, 2020
Project Highlight: Charlotte High School Music Room
How BASWA Phon acoustical plaster helped transform a historic Rochester school's forgotten rotunda into an award-winning performance space.
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Articles
November 11, 2019
Project Highlight: World Financial Center, Brookfield Place
How BASWA Phon acoustical plaster solved a one-of-a-kind installation challenge inside one of Manhattan's busiest public pavilions.
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Articles
October 10, 2019
Project Highlight: Denver Union Station Great Hall
How 17,000 square feet of BASWA Phon acoustical plaster restored the acoustic comfort of Denver Union Station's historic barrel-vaulted Great Hall.
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