SonaKrete is a premium acoustical finish system that combines high-performance sound absorption with a refined, seamless appearance. Made from sustainable cellulose fibers and applied with a specialty water-based adhesive, SonaKrete provides an environmentally friendly solution that enhances acoustics without sacrificing aesthetics. Available in standard and custom colors, SonaKrete effortlessly integrates into any project, transforming ceilings into refined, sound-absorbing surfaces that enrich both the design and functionality of the space.

Icc Sonakrete Product

Performance dashboard

Features & functionality

  • High-performance sound absorption enhances speech intelligibility and acoustic comfort
  • Durable, long-lasting finish adheres securely to solid substrates, maintaining acoustic and visual performance over time
  • Customizable color options allow precise alignment with design intent, lighting, or spatial aesthetics


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SonaKrete Acoustical Finish

Environment & materials

Improved by:

  • Made from sustainable cellulose fibers, supporting responsible material selection and environmentally conscious design strategies.
  • Applied using a specialty water-based adhesive, contributing to low-VOC emissions and improved indoor air quality.
  • GREENGUARD Gold Certified making it suitable for environments such as schools, healthcare, and wellness-focused spaces.
  • Lightweight material composition reduces structural load compared to heavier assemblies, enhancing design flexibility.


Certifications rating sytems & disclosures:

  • GREENGUARD Gold (1)
  • Health Product Declaration (HPD)
  • Environmental product declaration (EPD)
  • M1 classification of low emitting building materials
  • UL classified
  • Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze

How we make it greener

Recycled Content and Carbon Sequestration

ICC's line of spray-applied systems, consisting of natural, plant-based fibers and specialty, water-based adhesives, are carbon-storing materials that contain over 50% recycled content. Cellulose, the primary raw ingredient, has an exceptional embodied carbon profile and contains wood, cotton, hemp and other rapidly renewable resources. During their useful life, these raw material ingredients sequester carbon reducing the amount of harmful greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. Cellulose takes less energy to make compared to other building insulation materials.

Ingredient Optimization and Avoidance of Hazardous Substances

K-13, SonaSpray, Ure-K, and SonaKrete spray-on systems are M1 Classified as Low Emitting Building Material and are compliant with CDPH/CA Section 01350. They are also GREENGUARD Gold Certified per UL Environmental which ensures that a product has met the most rigorous and comprehensive standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air.

ICC products have met the Living Building Challenge requirement that they do not contain chemicals on the Red List. The Red List contains some of the worst materials prevalent in the building industry; for transparency purposes, ICC has provided an ingredient list for 98% of the total product and all proprietary material chemicals have been disclosed to third party to verify they are non-hazardous. K-13, SonaSpray, Ure-K, and SonaKrete spray-on systems are free of heavy metals such as Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), and Hexavalent Chromium (Cr(VI)) or other metals. Furthermore, there are no ozone depleting substances such as CFC’s/HCFCs, Isocyanate or any Brominated Flame Retardants (PBTs).

Transportation and Manufacturing

K-13, SonaSpray, Ure-K, and SonaKrete are manufactured in the United States under the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System by International Cellulose Corporation in Houston Texas. Adhesives are produced and shipped in concentrated forms and are diluted with water sourced from the job site. Local sourcing and manufacturing allow for a reduction in transportation costs and emissions.

Installation & Maintenance

International Cellulose Corporation’s thermal and acoustical finish systems are spray-applied to common substrates through specialized equipment using approved application techniques. ICC's products are installed by a network of licensed applicators, trained by ICC and supported by their field services team. During the installation, fibers and adhesives are combined forming a durable, monolithic coating over the substrate.

End of life

Little to no waste is generated in the installation process.

How we're making it greener & healthier

SonaKrete combines high-performance acoustics with environmentally responsible material design. Composed of sustainable cellulose fibers and applied with a water-based adhesive, SonaKrete supports reduced environmental impact and improved indoor air quality. Its GREENGUARD Gold Certification confirms that it meets stringent low-emissions standards, helping create healthier indoor environments for occupants and supporting compliance with green building rating systems.

The seamless, monolithic application reduces reliance on additional ceiling systems, minimizing material use and simplifying construction. Its durable composition contributes to long service life, reducing the need for replacement and supporting long-term sustainability.

SonaKrete’s Cradle to Cradle Certified® status reflects a rigorous evaluation of material health and responsible manufacturing practices
. This certification reinforces its role as a sustainable solution for design professionals seeking materials that align with transparency, circularity, and occupant wellness objectives.

environmental performance
expires
Type III environmental declaration (EPD)
C2Gate w/ options, N. America
Product specific
10/23/30
material ingredients
expires
Cradle to Cradle
Greenguard Gold
Health Product Declaration
Self-declared
100ppm
Characterized, Screened, Identified
LT-1
LEED 4.1 Pre-Check Opt 1
11/18/28

Rating systems

Environmental Performance

LEED BD+C: New Construction | v4.1 - LEED v4.1

Building product disclosure and optimization

Environmental product declarations

Option 1: Environmental Product Declaration

Industry-wide (generic) EPD

1/2 product

Product-specific Type III EPD

1 product

Option 2. Embodied Carbon/LCA Optimization

The comparative analysis must show impact reduction(s) of at least 10% in the global warming potential (GWP) impact category relative to baseline and includes a narrative describing how the impact reductions were achieved.

Product-specific Type III EPD

2 products

LEED BD+C: New Construction | v.5 - LEED v5

MR Credit 4: Building Materials Resources Credit (BPSP)

Product-specific Type III EPD

Multi-attribute score: 1

Green Globes for New Construction and Sustainable Interiors

Materials and resources

NC 3.5.1.2 Path B: Prescriptive Path for Building Core and Shell

NC 3.5.2.2 and SI 4.1.2 Path B: Prescriptive Path for Interior Fit-outs

BREEAM New Construction 2018

Mat 02 - Environmental impacts from construction products

Environmental product declarations

Industry average EPD

.5 points

Multi-product specific EPD

.75 points

Product specific EPD

1 point

Material Ingredients

Living Building Challenge

10. Red List Free

12. Responsible Industry

13. Living Economy Sourcing

LEED v5 Building Product Selection & Procurement (BPSP)

Material Ingredient Document

Cradle to Cradle: Bronze (Version 4.1)

2+ points

Cradle to Cradle: Silver (Version 4.1)

5 points

Cradle to Cradle: Material Health Certificate, Bronze (v4.1)

1 points

Cradle to Cradle: Material Health Certificate, Silver (v4.1)

2 points

Declare (v2.0)

1 points

Declare: Third-party Verified and Red List Free
or Red List Approved (v2.0)

2 points

Global Green TAG: Product Health Declaration

2 points

Green Seal GS-11 Certified

2 points

HPD: Pre-Checked for LEED, min 1000ppm

1 points

HPD: Third-Party Verified, 100ppm, Avoidance of Chemicals
of High Concern

2 points

LEED BD+C: New Construction | v4.1 - LEED v4.1

Materials and resources

Credit value options

1 product each

1. Reporting

2. Optimization

3. Supply chain optimization

WELL Building Standard®

Air and Mind Features

X07 Materials Transparency

X08 Materials Optimization