Fabric retainer for acoustic structure and methods of installation

A fabric retainer comprising:

• an elongate member including:
• a first fabric retaining portion;
• a chase having an opening on a side of the elongate member;
• and
• a second fabric retaining portion, wherein the fabric retaining portions are located on opposite sides of the chase.

A method for covering a support structure with fabric comprising:

• providing at least one retainer member including:
• a base wall comprising:
• a first wall extending from the base wall wherein a distal edge of the first wall includes a first fabric retaining surface;
• a second wall extending from the base wall generally in the same direction as the first wall;
• an interior wall extending from the base wall between the first wall and the second wall wherein a distal edge of the interior wall includes a fabric retaining arm with a second fabric retaining surface, opposing the first fabric retaining surface;
• and
• a fabric retaining portion for grippingly retaining a fabric portion wherein said fabric retaining portion comprises the opposing first and second fabric retaining surfaces;
• and
• a chase for housing wires;
• mounting the at least one retainer member on a support surface;
• inserting fabric into the fabric retaining portion of the at least one retainer member;
• inserting wires into the chase of the at least one retainer member;
• and
• placing a cover over an opening of the chase.

A method for covering a support structure with fabric comprising:

• providing at least one retainer member of a first type having a first cross-sectional size, and a fabric retaining portion;
• providing at least one retainer member of a second type having a second cross-sectional size, and a fabric retaining portion;
• mounting the at least one retainer member of said first type on the support structure;
• mounting the at least one retainer member of said second type on the support structure;
• and
• engaging fabric with the fabric retaining portion of at least one of said at least one retainer member of the first type and said at least one retainer member of the second type.