FALSE CEILING SOLUTIONS
False ceilings are often secondary ceilings that are hung below the main ceiling with the help of suspension cords or struts. These ceilings are crafted from a wide range of materials such as POP (plaster of Paris), gypsum board, asbestos sheets, particle board, aluminium Panel, wood, etc. They are also known as dropped ceiling or suspended ceiling
BENEFITS OF FALSE CEILINGS
It improves aesthetical appearance and proportion of interior spaces.
Hides ducting and other structural elements that hinder the beauty of the room.
Works as a heat Insulator.
Works as an acoustical barrier by reducing echo problems (especially in theatres, conference halls, auditorium,etc.)
Performs as an anti-microbial element (required specially in health care centres, hospitals and clinics).
False ceiling can also act as a fire separator if the material used in making ceiling tiles are mineral fibre or fire rated wood panels
False ceiling gives a smooth surfaces and covers undulations in the slab concrete ,etc.
It is economical and flexible in design.
In case of repair, it is easy to rearrange the panels or repair the gypsum board.
TYPES OF FALSE CEILING
GYPSUM BOARD FALSE CEILING
Gypsum board is made of a core of set gypsum surfaced with specifically prepared paper firmly attached to the core. It is prepared to be utilized without the addition of plaster on walls, ceilings, or partitions and gives a surface best to get either paint or paper.
Gypsum board is majorly utilized as surface material and its uses are important in wall and ceiling preparations. The board has higher features like Fire resistance, soundproof and light weight. It is used as drywall. It is the best construction material for wall, ceiling, and partition walls in residential and commercial spaces
GRID FALSE CEILING
Grid False Ceiling is one of the most common types of false ceilings us spaces. These type of ceiling are suitable for large range of applications. They are ideal for concealed wiring. These metal ceiling panels are installed either on steel T-sections or cross sections and then suspended by rods
Easy to install and easy to maintain. The tiles can be replaced with little or no effort. Grid Ceilings are Economical. Easy to Maintain as you can remove the ceiling tiles whenever you want. They have monolithic designs
PLASTER OF PARIS– POP FALSE CEILING
Plaster of Paris is most commonly used false ceiling material. It is cheapest amongst all the false ceiling materials. POP is mixed with water and is applied to fibreboard or wood base which suspends to form the ceiling. It requires artistic workmanship.
Plaster of paris is highly long lasting and gives good insulation against cold and heat in the room. The false ceiling prepared by POP looks very attractive and outstanding after proper lighting and paint work is done.
WOODEN FALSE CEILING
Wood is a commonly utilized and popular intrior and exterior decoration material. Wood can be utilized to make a beautiful false ceilingfor your space. Its major advantages is that it can be chopped in any shape and size before being utilized.
Wood is the best material that can be utilized in blending with other materials like gypsum, glass, metal, etc. the wood is available in form f hollow brick boards and panels to be utilized as false ceiling materials. It is also found in various finished such as natural varnished, laminated, lacquers and melamine.
PVC FLASE CEILING
The full form of PVC is Polyvinyl Chloride. It is one of light weighted and costs affect false ceiling materials utilized by home owners. PVC panels are utilized as exterior wall cladding of commercial buildings. PVC is a strong plastic material and since it is prepared in a factory, the completed surface is smooth. It can be prepared in any desired shape and size according to requirements.
The PVC material is highly water resistant which produce the perfect solution for water loss problems through the ceiling. It is lightweight, termite-proof, and requires very less maintenance than that of other types of false ceilings.
METAL FALSE CEILING
A metal false ceiling is prepared of steel, aluminium, or galvanized iron. The metal false ceiling is found in form of panels, planks and ceiling tiles. The metal false ceiling is easy to fix as its parts are prefabricated.
The metal ceiling frames are prepared in various sizes and shapes are attached to a steel metal grid which is fixed by a cross or T section attached to a ceiling roof. It is the most long lasting and strong materials compared to other ceiling Solutions.
GLASS FALSE CEILING
The glass material is non-crystalline and has brittle and transparent features. It is utilized for decorations and lighting work in residential and commercial spacs.
As it has the best heat insulation features is utilized for false ceilings for office and residential buildings. Glass is found in markets of various shapes, sizes and colours, which gives it the most versatile material utilized in the construction industry.
These ceilings gives an eye-catching look to the interior space. The transparent nature of glass can be utilized to make a smaller space look bigger
FIBRE FALSE CEILING
The fibre false ceiling material is prepared by blending synthetic and natural materials like tars, vegetable fibre, and bitumen and wood fibres. It is usually known for its good insulation features like sound proofing and acoustic nature. Its easy to install. and fire resistant.
