An Overview of False Ceilings & Their Benefits
False Ceilings give you an authentic beauty to the building as it is not common to the standard ceiling which is prepared by the use of decorative material such as gypsum board, PVC panels, tiles & much more. In between the false ceiling and the standard ceiling, there is a gap. Soundproofing in halls and auditoriums is enhanced using false ceilings.
In most cases, a metal wire keeps the false ceiling a certain distance from the original ceiling. Ceilings and false ceilings are separated by inches, but if the floor height is more than 10 feet, the gap can be increased to one foot. Fixed to the original ceiling, the false ceiling is made of metal grids.
False Ceiling Types
Gypsum Board
Gypsum board made by gluing specifically prepared paper to a core of set gypsum. As a result, it can be used without the addition of plaster on walls, ceilings, or partitions and provides a surface suitable for painting or papering. Boards made of gypsum are commonly used in interior design projects. Wall and ceiling preparations require the use of Gypsum Board as a surface material.
Due to its fire resistance, soundproof properties, and light weight, gypsum board is used for drywall. Walls, ceilings, and partition walls in residential and commercial structures should be constructed from this material. Gypsum board comes in standard sizes such as 600 mm x 600 mm. The tiles are hanging from a metal frame that swings from the original ceiling.
PVC
It is a lightweight and cost effective false ceiling material made from Polyvinyl chloride, which is the full form of PVC. A variety of buildings use PVC panels for the cladding of their exterior walls, from residential to commercial. PVC is a strong plastic material that is prepared in a factory, resulting in a smooth surface. The shape & size can be customized according to your specifications.
Due to its high water-resistance, PVC is the ideal solution for stopping water leakage through ceilings. Unlike other types of false ceilings, it requires very little maintenance and is lightweight.
Fiber
Fiber False Ceiling is produced by mixing synthetic & natural materials such as vegetable fibers, wood fibers, tars & bitumen. It is usually good for insulation along with soundproofing & acoustic nature.
Due to fiber's role as reinforcement, it provides properties such as hardness, toughness, and fire resistance, which makes it an ideal material for false ceilings in commercial buildings like retail stores, shopping malls, and offices.
Metal
Steel, aluminum, or galvanized iron is used to make metal false ceilings. Panels, planks, and ceiling tiles are available as metal false ceilings. Due to its prefabricated parts, the metal false ceiling is easy to assemble.
An electrical grid attached to a cross or T section on the ceiling and roof holds them in place. In comparison to other types of materials, it lasts the longest and is the strongest. False ceilings use metal panels with a thickness of .4 mm to 1 mm. It is possible to prepare metal ceiling frames in any size and shape that you need for ceiling work.
Aluminum and steel false ceilings have metal surface coverings in the form of powder. A false ceiling is constructed from metal panels shaped like squares, planks, or perforations.
Glass
False ceilings are commonly made from glass, which is one of the most famous types of material. In addition to its non-crystalline nature, glass exhibits a brittle and transparent quality. Decorative and lighting purposes can be achieved with it in offices and at home.
Because false ceilings are best at insulating heat, you can use them in residential and commercial buildings. It has a wide variety of shapes, sizes, & colors of glass available in the market. As a result, it makes the most versatile material in the construction industry.
Transparency makes smaller spaces appear larger because it makes them appear larger. In restaurants, offices, libraries, and other establishments, glass panels are used as a ceiling solution.
Synthetic & Fabric
Fabric and leather are used to construct the false ceiling of fabric and synthetics. Factory prepared materials can be shaped and sized to meet specific needs.
An outstanding sight appearance can be achieved when the ceiling is prepared using fabrics and synthetic materials. Its light transferring capabilities are quite limited compared to others and it can also be easily contaminated by dust, making it only useful for temporary buildings and tents with false ceilings.
Plaster of Paris
POP, or plaster of Paris, is a gypsum ceiling made from plaster of Paris. False ceiling materials such as plaster of Paris are commonly used to construct the ceiling area. The pop materials are available in powder form on the market, which can be prepared into a paste and used on wooden boards and fiberboards according to the desired design and shape.
Material such as plaster of Paris provides good insulation against cold and heat in a room for a long time. Following proper lighting and painting, the false ceiling prepared by POP looks very attractive and outstanding.
Wooden False Ceiling
There are many ways to decorate both indoors and outdoors with wood. Make your room look beautiful with a false ceiling made of wood. The most significant advantage of this product is that it can be chopped into any shape or size before being used.
Building materials like gypsum, glass, metal, and wood can be easily mixed with wood. In order to use the wood as false ceiling materials, hollow brick boards and panels are available. Additionally, it is available in different finishes, such as natural varnishes, laminates, & lacquers.
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Benefits of False Ceiling
As well as improving the appearance of the room, a false ceiling is also very useful for concealing pipes, wires, and insulation. Multi-story offices and business buildings commonly use false ceilings to provide a clean air supply through HVAC systems.
By detaching and reattaching the affected area ceiling panel, this system can be easily maintained. False ceiling systems are inexpensive and easy to install. For creating an aesthetically pleasing ceiling design, there are various types of False Ceiling materials available in the market.
