Overview
This schedule defines interior finishes for all five spaces in the MediaVerse studio complex. Finishes are specified by room function: recording spaces use vinyl (for hybrid video/podcast use and rolling equipment), operator spaces use carpet (for seated comfort and quiet operation), and the buffer spine uses sealed utility-grade finishes.
Prerequisites: All acoustic partitions, float floors, ceiling systems, doors, and windows must be installed and signed off before interior finishing begins. Refer to Installation Sequence Phases 1–8.
Finish Schedule
| Room | Floor | Walls | Ceiling | Ceiling Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VO Live B304 | Vinyl on float floor | Fabric-wrapped absorption panels (8) + bass traps (4) + motorized curtain | Rockfon Sonar E 600×600 | Full coverage, NRC 0.90 | Vinyl for hybrid video/podcast use |
| Control Room B311 | Carpet on float floor | Mix: 2 first-reflection panels + 4 bass traps + 2 QRD rear + 50 mm absorption behind monitors | Rockfon Sonar E 600×600 | 60% cloud coverage, NRC 0.90 | Carpet for seated operator comfort |
| Video Studio B312-1 | Vinyl on float floor | 13 panels (50% absorption) + 2 QRD (20% diffusion) + 30% reflective | Rockfon Sonar E 600×600 | 80% coverage, NRC 0.90 | Vinyl for rolling equipment |
| Editing Suite B312-2 | Carpet on float floor | 4 panels REQUIRED [AC] + standard gypsum finish | Armstrong Ultima+ 600×600 | Full coverage, NRC 0.70 | Carpet for quiet workstation environment |
| Buffer Spine | Sealed vinyl or epoxy | Painted gypsum (both faces) | Standard gypsum or exposed | N/A | Utility corridor — no acoustic treatment |
Editing Suite panels are mandatory: The 4 absorption panels in the Editing Suite are not decorative — without them, RT60 = 0.42 s which exceeds the 0.30 s target and FAILS commissioning. [AC] [HP]
Paint Specification
Finish Spec
Interior Paint
- Type: Low-VOC latex paint
- Finish: Eggshell on all gypsum surfaces
- Application: 2 coats minimum over primer
- Coverage: All exposed gypsum walls and ceilings (where not covered by acoustic panels or ceiling tiles)
- Buffer spine: Both faces of corridor walls to be painted
VOC limit: Use paint meeting Green Seal GS-11 or equivalent (<50 g/L VOC). High-VOC paints off-gas volatile compounds that are problematic in sealed studio environments with low air-change rates.
Vinyl Specification
Finish Spec
Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT)
- Type: Commercial grade LVT
- Minimum thickness: 2.5 mm
- Installation: Glue-down (full-spread adhesive) to float floor plywood surface
- Applicable rooms: VO Live B304, Video Studio B312-1
- Buffer spine: Sealed vinyl or epoxy — contractor’s choice based on availability
Do NOT: Use click-lock floating LVT. The float floor already provides the decoupled layer — a second floating layer creates an unwanted resonant cavity and may rattle under foot traffic.
Carpet Specification
Finish Spec
Commercial Loop Pile Carpet
- Type: Commercial loop pile (cut pile is acceptable as alternative)
- Installation: Direct stick (full-spread adhesive) to float floor plywood surface
- Applicable rooms: Control Room B311, Editing Suite B312-2
- Underlay: None — the float floor resilient layer serves this function
Do NOT: Install carpet underlay or foam padding. The float floor already contains a resilient isolation layer — additional underlay creates a double-bounce effect and degrades the floor’s acoustic decoupling performance. [AC]
Color Palette
Owner Decision
Color Selection
All interior colors are to be selected by the owner from contractor-provided samples. [DEC]
- General direction: Neutral tones throughout
- Paint: Owner to select from contractor’s fan deck
- Vinyl: Owner to select from supplier sample boards
- Carpet: Owner to select from supplier sample cards
- Ceiling tiles: White (standard manufacturer finish)
Lead time: Color selections must be finalized before Phase 10 (Acoustic Treatment & Commissioning) begins. Provide minimum 4 weeks for material procurement in Damascus.
Skirting & Base
Finish Spec
Base Trim by Room Type
| Floor Type | Base Treatment | Applicable Rooms |
|---|---|---|
| Vinyl | Vinyl cove base, glued to wall | VO Live, Video Studio, Buffer Spine |
| Carpet | Carpet tuck-in at walls | Control Room, Editing Suite |
In all cases, the base trim must conceal the 25 mm perimeter gap between the float floor and the wall base. The trim is decorative only — the acoustic seal is provided by the sealant beneath.
Perimeter Detail
Critical Acoustic Detail
Float Floor Perimeter Gap
A 25 mm gap exists between the edge of the float floor and the wall base in all rooms. This gap is essential for acoustic decoupling — it prevents sound transmission through rigid contact between the floor and walls. [AC]
- Gap width: 25 mm (consistent around entire perimeter)
- Sealant: Tremco acoustic sealant (or equivalent non-hardening type), applied to fill the gap [AC]
- Cover: Skirting / base trim installed over the sealed gap
Do NOT: Fill the perimeter gap with mortar, cement, expanding foam, or any rigid material. This creates a flanking path that bypasses the float floor isolation and can degrade room-to-room STC by 10+ dB. [AC]
Verification: After sealant application and before base trim installation, inspect the full perimeter for continuous sealant coverage with no rigid bridges. [HP]