Middle Atlantic Nivo 15/16 Flush Charcoal Gray - AUNV220DG1CHG

Middle Atlantic AUNV220DG1CHG Nivo Acoustic Ceiling Tile, 2’x2’ Flush, Charcoal Gray

Overview

The Middle Atlantic AUNV220DG1CHG is a 2’ x 2’ acoustic ceiling tile from the Nivo series, built specifically for the flush 15/16" layin grid systems found in commercial AV equipment rooms, conference spaces, NOCs, and security operations centers. If you are finishing a rack room or control space and need acoustic treatment that drops into your standard suspended ceiling without modification, this is the straightforward answer.

The tile is manufactured from 100% PET Felt (recycled polyester), a material chosen for its acoustic absorption properties and dimensional stability in climate-controlled interiors. At 2 inches in height and fitting a standard 2’ x 2’ (60.33 x 60.33 cm) ceiling grid opening, it integrates cleanly with existing commercial ceiling infrastructure. The charcoal gray finish is a neutral, professional tone that complements standard rack and equipment room aesthetics without drawing attention. For broader options across the Middle Atlantic product line, including rack enclosures and cable management, reference the full catalog.

Key Features

• 15/16" Layin Mounting Method: Designed for the most common commercial suspended ceiling grid standard — 15/16" T-bar. No custom hardware, no adapters. Drop it in during finish-out or swap an existing tile without disturbing the grid. This matters during retrofit installs where grid replacement is not on the table.
• Flush Profile: The flush profile sits level with the grid face rather than projecting above or below. In finished conference rooms and executive briefing centers, a flush tile preserves the clean ceiling plane and does not flag the presence of infrastructure above. Relevant if aesthetics are part of the project scope.
• 2’ x 2’ Format (60.33 x 60.33 cm): Matches the dominant commercial ceiling tile module size. Specifying this tile does not require a non-standard grid bay or any structural modification — it replaces a standard 2’ x 2’ acoustical tile one-for-one.
• PET Felt Construction (100% Polyester): PET felt is a dense, fibrous material that provides acoustic absorption — specifically attenuation of mid-to-high frequency sound energy. In rack rooms and NOCs where fan noise, hard disk chatter, and HVAC combine into an elevated ambient noise floor, acoustic ceiling tiles reduce reverberation and improve speech intelligibility for operators. PET felt is also non-allergenic and does not shed particulate, which matters in cleanroom-adjacent and server environments.
• Charcoal Gray Color: A practical neutral for technical spaces. Charcoal gray coordinates with standard black rack enclosures and gray ceiling grid finishes without the clinical look of white tile. Useful in spaces that serve double duty as client-facing briefing rooms.
• Zero Depth Projection (0 in / 0 cm): The tile introduces no downward projection into the room — the 2-inch dimension refers to the tile body seated within the grid, not a surface protrusion. Maintains full ceiling clearance and does not affect lighting fixture geometry or sprinkler head spacing beneath the grid.
• Commercial-Grade Material: Designed for permanent installation in commercial interiors. PET felt tiles are resistant to sagging under normal HVAC humidity ranges and retain shape over extended service life — relevant for spaces where tile replacement would require work stoppage.

Integration & Compatibility

The AUNV220DG1CHG is compatible with standard commercial suspended ceiling grids using a 15/16" T-bar main runner profile — the grid type installed in the large majority of commercial office, equipment room, and data center perimeter space builds in North America. Before ordering, confirm your existing grid uses 15/16" main tees (not 9/16" narrow-face grid, which requires a different tile variant). The 2’ x 2’ bay dimension must also match; 2’ x 4’ grid layouts are not compatible with this tile without a cross-tee insert to create a 2’ x 2’ bay.

This tile is part of the Middle Atlantic Nivo acoustic ceiling tile system, designed to work alongside acoustic ceiling tile accessories and companion tiles in the Nivo line. For AV rack rooms, pair with Middle Atlantic rack enclosures and cable management products to complete the infrastructure fit-out. If your project includes structured cabling overhead, plan tile placement to allow pull-point access without disturbing the acoustic tile field — standard layin construction means any tile is individually removable for maintenance without tools.

Quantity planning: a standard 10’ x 10’ equipment room ceiling requires 25 tiles at the 2’ x 2’ module. Account for perimeter cuts when ordering for irregular room footprints. For rack room accessories and complementary infrastructure products, reference the full category.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What ceiling grid size does the AUNV220DG1CHG fit?

A: The AUNV220DG1CHG is designed for a standard 2’ x 2’ (60.33 x 60.33 cm) ceiling tile bay with a 15/16" layin T-bar grid. It will not fit 9/16" narrow-face grid or 2’ x 4’ bays without modification.

Q: Is the AUNV220DG1CHG flush-mount or does it project below the grid?

A: It is a flush-profile tile — it sits level with the grid face and does not project below the ceiling plane. The 2-inch dimension is the tile body height seated within the grid structure, not a downward protrusion.

Q: What is the AUNV220DG1CHG made of?

A: The tile is constructed from PET Felt, which is 100% polyester. PET felt provides acoustic absorption and is non-allergenic, making it well-suited for equipment rooms and commercial interiors where air quality and particulate shedding are considerations.

Q: Can the AUNV220DG1CHG be installed in a 2’ x 4’ ceiling grid?

A: Not directly. The tile is sized for a 2’ x 2’ bay. In a 2’ x 4’ grid, you would need a cross-tee installed to subdivide the bay into two 2’ x 2’ openings before the tile will seat correctly.

Q: What color is the AUNV220DG1CHG?

A: Charcoal gray. This is a dark neutral finish suited to technical equipment rooms, NOCs, and briefing centers where a black or gray rack aesthetic is present.

Q: Does the AUNV220DG1CHG require any tools or hardware to install?

A: No. Layin tiles rest on the T-bar grid flanges by gravity — no fasteners, adhesives, or tools are required. Individual tiles can be lifted out and replaced without disturbing adjacent tiles or grid structure.

Eden Phillips

When I spec the AUNV220DG1CHG for a rack room finish-out, the detail that matters most in practice is the 15/16" layin constraint — that single dimension determines whether this tile drops straight in or creates a change-order. Confirm the grid profile before you order, not after delivery.

Technical Highlights:

• 15/16" Layin Grid: Matches the dominant commercial grid standard in North America — this tile installs into the same bays as a standard Armstrong or USG acoustical tile, no modification required.
• PET Felt (100% Polyester): Denser than mineral fiber alternatives; absorbs mid-to-high frequency sound (fan noise, hard disk, HVAC) and does not shed particulate into the environment below — relevant for spaces with open equipment racks.
• Flush Profile, 2’ x 2’ (60.33 x 60.33 cm): Sits level with the grid face — no downward projection, no clearance impact on lighting or sprinkler geometry. The 2-inch body height is entirely above the grid plane.

Deployment Considerations:

• Verify grid tee width before ordering — 9/16" narrow-face grids are common in high-end architectural installations and are not compatible with this 15/16" layin tile.
• Depth listed as 0 in (0 cm) in the spec sheet confirms zero below-grid projection, but the tile body does occupy 2 inches of plenum height above the grid — account for this if plenum clearance above the grid is constrained by conduit or ductwork.

The AUNV220DG1CHG is a practical fit for security operations centers and NOC buildouts where an existing 15/16" layin grid is already in place and the project needs acoustic treatment without a grid replacement or custom ceiling work.