The sensory wall planner tells you how many 35×65cm (14×26") sensory wall panels fit your wall, where to mount them and which order path suits your project. Enter your wall width, choose one or two rows, and pick who will use the wall. You get a panel count, a drawing of the layout with mounting heights, and a clear next step. You can also save the plan as a one-page PDF. It takes under a minute, and it works for homes, classrooms, daycares, clinics and care homes.
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How the Sensory Wall Planner Works
Every panel is 35cm wide and 65cm tall. The sensory wall planner calculates in centimeters and shows whole inches. It divides your wall width by the panel width and rounds down to a whole panel, because a panel cannot be cut to fit.
You can also enter a gap between panels, in inches. A gap of 1 or 2 inches gives a lighter look, but it uses wall width, so the count can drop by one panel. There is no gap between rows.
The planner leaves free space at the edges of the wall. A set of five panels is 175cm (69") wide, and the default wall width is set so that five panels fit with room to spare.
How Many Panels Fit Common Wall Widths
This table assumes one row and no gap. Use it as a quick check, then run your exact numbers in the planner.
| Wall width | Panels that fit | Wall covered by panels |
|---|---|---|
| 36" (91cm) | 2 | 70cm (28") |
| 48" (122cm) | 3 | 105cm (41") |
| 60" (152cm) | 4 | 140cm (55") |
| 72" (183cm) | 5 | 175cm (69") |
| 84" (213cm) | 6 | 210cm (83") |
| 108" (274cm) | 7 | 245cm (96") |
| 120" (305cm) | 8 | 280cm (110") |
A 96" wall is just short of seven panels, which need about 96.5". It fits six. Measure twice before you decide.
Mounting Heights the Planner Shows
The planner draws your wall and marks the height of the bottom edge of the panels from the floor. These are the values the sensory wall planner uses.
- Children, one row: bottom edge at 24" typically, and 12" at the lowest.
- Mixed ages, one row: the same as for children, 24" typically and 12" at the lowest.
- Children or mixed ages, two rows: bottom edge at 12". Two rows are 130cm (about 51") tall, so the top edge sits near 63".
- Adults: the planner uses the 15 to 48 inch reach range from the U.S. Access Board's 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design as its reference.
One row at 24" puts the top edge at about 50". Check the ceiling, shelves and door frames near your wall before you settle on a height. These heights are layout guidance. They are not a safety certification, so follow the installation instructions for your wall type.
One Row or Two Rows
One row is the default and suits most walls. Two rows double the number of panels on the same width. They are most often chosen for mixed ages, where younger children use the lower row and older children use the upper one. Switch between the two layouts in the planner to compare the wall space each needs.
Save Your Plan as a PDF
When your layout fits the wall, the sensory wall planner shows a Save plan as PDF button next to Copy summary. It opens your browser's print dialog. Choose Save as PDF there to keep the file.
The plan fits on one page. It has a to-scale drawing of the wall, the panel and wall sizes, the mounting height notes, the next step links and a QR code that opens this page. It has no prices and no personal details. The sizes are an estimate from the numbers you entered. We confirm final sizes, panel selection and price with you before production.
Which Order Path the Planner Recommends
The panel count from the sensory wall planner decides your next step.
- Up to 14 panels: build the wall yourself in one DIY listing. A single listing lets you choose up to 14 unique panels. The bright DIY sensory wall offers 24 designs, and the pastel DIY sensory wall offers a smaller selection in softer tones.
- More than 14 panels: ask for a custom quote. Any quantity is possible, and the price depends on the panel count.
- Repeated designs: if you want the same design more than once, we agree the details with you individually.
- Ready-made sets: the planner flags a standard set of 1, 5, 6 or 9 panels when your layout is one row with no gap and matches one.
If your layout does not fit, the planner suggests a wider wall, a smaller gap or fewer panels. Send us your measurements through the request a quote form and we will suggest a layout.
Planning by Setting
The same sensory wall planner works for different venues. Choose your setting in the planner. For schools, clinics and care homes it adds a link to the matching page.
- Classrooms and preschools: see sensory wall panels for schools.
- Waiting rooms and therapy offices: see sensory wall panels for clinics.
- Memory care and residential facilities: see sensory wall panels for care homes.
- Adult users at home: see sensory walls for adults.
Before You Order
The sensory wall planner answers the size question. Other decisions need more detail. Our guide on how to choose sensory wall panels covers users, materials and activities. The sensory wall safety guide explains what to check before you buy. When your panels arrive, the installation and care manual walks through mounting. We do not install panels ourselves, but we provide installation instructions with every order.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Sensory Wall Planner
How many sensory wall panels do I need?
Divide your wall width by 35cm (14") and round down. A 72" wall fits five panels, and a 120" wall fits eight. If you want a gap between panels, enter it in the planner and it adjusts the count for you.
What height should I mount sensory wall panels?
For children, the planner suggests a bottom edge at 24" from the floor, and no lower than 12". With two rows, the bottom edge is 12". For adults, it uses the 15 to 48 inch reach range from the 2010 ADA Standards as a reference.
Can I order more than 14 panels?
Yes. One DIY listing covers up to 14 unique panels. For a larger wall, request a custom quote. Any quantity is possible, and the price depends on the number of panels.
Can I use the same design more than once?
Repeated designs are agreed with us individually. Tell us which designs you want and how many of each, and we confirm what is possible and the price.
Can I save my plan as a PDF?
Yes. When your layout fits the wall, use the Save plan as PDF button and choose Save as PDF in the print dialog. The one-page plan shows the drawing, sizes and mounting height notes. Final sizes and price are confirmed with us before production.
Does the planner store my measurements?
The planner runs in your browser. It can record anonymous usage events, such as the panel count and a range for the wall width, to help us improve it. If you want us to review a layout, copy the summary or save the PDF and send it with your quote request.
Ready to see the panels?
Browse the full collection by theme, size and finish, then use your panel count from the planner.
Reach range reference: U.S. Access Board, 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design. Mounting heights are layout guidance only. They are not medical, legal or regulatory advice, and they do not certify that an installation meets any standard.