BASWA DTG | Direct-to-Grid Seamless Acoustic Plaster Systems
Arthur Acoustics provides specialist specification and certified UK installation of BASWA DTG (Direct-to-Grid), an innovative seamless acoustic plaster system engineered to mount directly onto suspended metal furring (MF) ceiling grids without the need for plasterboard. By eliminating the traditional boarding, taping, and jointing stages, BASWA DTG accelerates fast-track construction programmes, lowers structural ceiling loads, and delivers a flawless monolithic finish with high sound absorption.
Why Architects and Contractors Choose BASWA DTG
Traditional acoustic plaster systems require a fully boarded, taped, and jointed plasterboard substrate before acoustic installation can begin. On large commercial, municipal, and new-build residential projects, BASWA DTG streamlines the build sequence while maintaining the signature visual quality of hand-applied marble plaster.
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No Plasterboard Substrate Required. High-density acoustic panels fix directly to standard MF ceiling framing using specialist screws and mounting plates, saving significant material, labour, and programme time.
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Reduced Ceiling Dead Load. Removing plasterboard layers lowers overall ceiling weight, simplifying structural engineering on large-span commercial soffits.
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True Monolithic Aesthetics. Delivers a completely seamless, joint-free ceiling plane with integrated lighting, sprinklers, and concealed audio options.
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Choice of Natural Marble Finishes. Compatible with BASWA’s signature 0.7 mm Base, 0.5 mm Fine, and 0.3 mm Top marble-sand plasters, allowing you to match any architectural texture.
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Unlimited Custom Colour Tinting. Supplied in crisp architectural white (~NCS S 0500-N) or tinted to virtually any RAL or NCS colour specification without affecting acoustic performance.
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Non-Combustible & Sustainable. Carries a Euroclass A2-s1, d0 non-combustible fire rating, is 100% VOC-free, and supports BREEAM and LEED sustainability targets.
How the BASWA DTG System Works
Our accredited Arthur Acoustics craftsmen fix foil-backed, microporous mineral wool panels directly to the suspended MF metal grid using precision screws and stainless-steel discs. Once the panel joints are grouted and sanded flat, a base layer of BASWA Prime plaster is hand-trowelled across the surface.
After drying, your chosen finishing coat of microporous marble-sand plaster is applied to create a clean, continuous ceiling plane. Sound waves pass effortlessly through the open pores of the finish and are absorbed within the acoustic panel and ceiling void, while the airtight foil backing prevents dust-tracking and air movement through the system.
Technical Specifications & Acoustic Performance
BASWA DTG is engineered for efficiency, durability, and certified acoustic control:
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System Thickness. 40 mm total build-up mounted directly onto metal framing.
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Sound Absorption Performance. Achieves Class A / Class B sound absorption (up to αw 0.90 / 0.85 NRC depending on plenum depth and finish selection).
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Surface Finish Options. Available in 0.7 mm (standard Base finish), 0.5 mm (Fine), or 0.3 mm (Top) natural marble aggregate.
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Fire Classification. Euroclass A2-s1, d0 (non-combustible) to EN 13501-1.
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Humidity Resistance. Suitable for damp environments and indoor swimming pool halls up to 90% relative humidity.
Ideal Applications for BASWA DTG
With its rapid direct-to-grid installation and seamless architectural finish, BASWA DTG is ideally suited to:
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Fast-Track Commercial Offices & Atriums. Cuts critical-path programme time while controlling reverberation across expansive open-plan workspaces.
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New-Build Luxury Residential Developments. Provides a lightweight, monolithic acoustic ceiling solution across large apartments and prime residences.
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Retail Flagships, Hotels & Hospitality. Creates refined, echo-free interiors without delays from multi-trade ceiling coordination.
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Public Buildings, Galleries & Universities. Delivers durable, maintainable acoustic ceilings across large public concourses and learning spaces.
Nationwide Installation by Certified BASWA Craftsmen
Arthur Acoustics manages every stage of your BASWA DTG installation, from NBS specification and MF grid coordination through to panel mounting and hand-trowelled marble finishing. Operating from our Henlow Specification Centre on the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire border and our St Albans office, our installation teams serve projects across London, Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, and throughout the United Kingdom.
Order a Sample or Book a Showroom Visit
Inspect the BASWA DTG panel construction and compare our 0.7 mm, 0.5 mm, and 0.3 mm marble finishes firsthand. Contact our technical team to request a physical sample box or book a consultation at our Henlow showroom.
Call us on 01462 534610 or email baswa@arthuracoustics.co.uk to speak with an acoustic specialist.
