FALSE CEILING

Grid false ceiling

Concealed false ceiling
CONCEALED FALSE CEILING- GYPSUM BOARD
GYPSUM FALSE CEILING –
The gypsum false ceiling consists of gypsum boards which are fixed over a
support system of GI framework. Gypsum, which is hydrated calcium silicate,
is available in boards of 9mm, 12.5mm and 15mm thicknesses. The boards are
available in sizes of 1200mm x 2400mm
INSTALLATION –
The different parts of the supporting system are –
 GI suspenders, which are fixed onto the slab above by means of a soffit cleat.
 The suspenders are then fixed onto the Primary channel, which is at 1200mm centre to centre in either direction.
 Below the primary channels are the secondary channels or the ceiling section, which is screwed onto the primary channel. The ceiling s
are spaced at 600mm centre to centre in either direction.
 Perimeter channels are to be fixed onto the walls
 The gypsum boards are screwed onto these ceiling sections with self taping screws.
 The joints of the gypsum boards are finished with a special paper tape over which jointing compound is applied (3 coats of increasing w
150mm,300mm and 450mm), to prevent the formation of cracks.
 These joints are finally sanded well and the board is painted over using normal emulsion paint.

THINGS TO CONSIDER –
 The edges of the boards are to be treated carefully, especially at the junction of horizontal and vertical boards. Special corner beads a
available for such applications, to ensure a good finish.
 The jointing between the boards are to be done as specified, to ensure a smooth finish, and also to avoid formation of cracks
COVE LIGHTING DETAIL
 GRID FALSE CEILING
Grid systems are, generally, an inverted ‘T’ design, with a table (exposed face) width of
15 or 24mm. They are rolled from galvanised steel strip with a finished facing of
painted steel or aluminium. Grid systems may also have an exposed face that is rolled
to a profile or have a profiled aluminium section applied.
GRID FALSE CEILING- EXPOSED AND CONEALED GRID-PANEL EDGES
GRID FRAMEWORK CONNECTION AND HANGERS
PROFILED GRID

EDGE DETAILING FOR FALSE CEILING DROP