We work hard all our lives with one dream of buying our own house. No matter how big or small our house is, it is no less than a prized possession. People have major expectations from their home and want it to look a certain way. Even before the home exists, we plan out every small detail with meticulous ambition and optimism. The color of the carpet, the size of the beds, the shape of the dining table and every other small is given a thought. The ceiling is the one that makes our house complete. Since centuries decorative ceiling is being used. But recently a new change has come in the form of false ceilings or suspended ceilings. These ceilings nurture a whole different ethos which is absolutely mesmerizing. Additionally, they provide space for concealing all the wiring and tubes that cross around our home.
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What Is A Suspended Ceiling?
Suspended ceilings or false ceilings are kind of secondary ceilings suspended from the structural foundation. They effectively create a narrow room above the top of the suspended ceiling. Not only does it conceal the floor slab above, space is essential for discreetly spreading out wires, heating systems, ventilations, lights, speakers, smoke sensors, sprinklers, CCTV etc.
What Are the Various Popular Suspended Ceilings?
The Various Popular Suspended Ceilings Are Broadly-
Exposed Grid- This is the most common type. Here long metal strips are interconnected using shorter metal strips to form a grid filled by tiles.
Concealed Grid – Similar to exposed grid, here the grid is hidden by use of acoustical tiles. The added benefit is that of the smooth, clean appearance.
Bandraster- The most versatile type, made with metal tees that can be arranged to form many patterns.
Suspended Drywall Ceilings- Here instead of a metal grid, a mesh of wires is used to suspend sheets of drywall.
Based on the type of tile, your false ceiling could be smooth, textured, plain, patterned etc. There is a lot of flexibility according to personal preference.
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If the Criterion Is Type of Material, We Could Classify the Popular Suspended Ceilings As -
- Gypsum
- Plaster of Paris
- Wooden
- Glass
- Fiber
- Metal
How to Decide Type of Suspended Ceilings You Want?
To decide the type of ceiling you want, consider what the purpose is and explain that clearly to the contractor or whoever takes responsibility of working on the false ceiling. You might consider the following factors-
- Aesthetics
- Time is taken to complete installation
- Cost of the entire project
- Facility for appropriate acoustic attenuation, dissemination, and absorption
- Hygiene
- Fire and smoke concerns
- Resistance to moisture
- Resistance to corrosives
- Cleaning ease and accessibility.
- Insulation to heat
- A thickness of tiles and their size
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What Are the Benefits of Popular Suspended Ceilings?
Pros -
- Smooth homogeneous surface to the roof
- Fire protection
- Helps with acoustics
- Conceals all non-pleasing elements
- The effective way of creating additional space.
What Is the Cost for Installing Popular Suspended Ceilings?
Cost of popular suspended ceilings is variable according to the area you are living in, type of ceiling you want and all the other things like labor, insulation, size of a room, installations etc. On average, to cover an approximately 90 square meter area, it will cost about $5,000. That comes down to about 30 to 55 dollars per square meter. False ceilings can be expensive depending on various factors and hence it is important to budget and plan properly to avoid issues mid-project. Only get it installed from a professional supplier for best results.