FALSE CEILING

MMBC 7TH SEM

INTRODUCTION

USES

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

FIXING DETAIL

MATERIALS
INTRODUCTION
False ceiling is provided below the roof slab on suspended supports.

The false ceiling is usually provided for temperature control (heat insulation for AC), to install lights, or to conceal
electrical and other networking cables and ugly or too high ceiling.

False ceiling is an example of modern construction and architecture in both residential and commercial
applications.
INTRODUCTION
It is a second layer of roof suspended from the main
roof with the help of metal or wooden frame. It is also
known as dropped ceiling. False ceiling has multiple
advantages. It improves the aesthetics of the room.

False ceiling is provided to keep the room cool during

summer and warm in winter.

The false ceiling is hung or fixed in a framework made

of Aluminium or GI sections or wooden batten fixed
with the main ceiling. The false ceiling is fixed at a
minimum distance of 8 inches from the main ceiling.
COMPONENTS
 TYPES
1. Gypsum Ceiling
2. Plaster of Paris Ceiling
3. Fiber Ceiling
4. Wooden Ceiling
5. Glass Ceiling
6. Metal Ceiling
7. Synthetic Leather or Cloth Ceiling
 TYPES

GYPSUM FALSE CEILING PLASTER OF PARIS FALSE CEILING FIBER BOARD FALSE CEILING

WOODEN FALSE CEILING GLASS FALSE CEILING METAL FALSE CEILING CLOTH FALSE CEILING
Advantages
● It provides a smooth homogeneous surface to
the roof.
● It provides fire protection as it creates
compartmentation.
● False ceiling helps in acoustical treatment.
● It conceals all the non-pleasing elements and
hides it from the viewer’s eyes.
● It also hides the pipelines and the electrical
cables running in the room. All the ducts of
air-conditioning can be hidden under it.
● False ceiling materials are easy to install and
cheap as compared to traditional roof systems.
Disadvantages
● The most worrying aspect of having a false ceiling would
be pests. They can get through into the space between
and can start their own breeding which might lead to a lot
of trouble.
● Also be careful while putting up decorations or hangings
while you have a false ceiling in place. Make sure you
know the strength and durability, do’s and don’ts with
regard to your ceiling.
● Lastly, the false ceiling would reduce the height of the
ceiling considerably and hence do not install false ceiling
unless you have a decent ceiling height.
GYPSUM FALSE CEILING
Gypsum board false ceiling is made using gypsum plasterboard, fixed with
screw to metal frame connected to soffit.

Gypsum plasterboard come in larger sheets that POP sheets and therefore
there are fewer joints. The joints are finished using jointing compound.

Installing gypsum plasterboard is a faster process that is clean, much

efficient and healthy with very less dust and untidiness as compared to POP
false ceiling.Gypsum plasterboard has more strength as compared to POP.

One of the main reason why gypsum boards are used for false ceiling is
because of its inertness towards water.

Gypsum plasterboard false ceiling offers great flexibility in design. Gypsum

plaster board’s versatility make ii the most preferable product for false
ceiling. Cost wise there is no much difference in POP sheet and Gypsum
plasterboard.
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PLAN
PLASTER OF PARIS FALSE CEILING

Plaster of Paris (POP) is the majorly used material in the

construction of false ceiling. POP is obtained when gypsum is
heated to a certain degree.

It gives the both aesthetic and functional help.Plaster of Paris

false ceiling are attractive, almost no maintenance and has a long
life span.

They are very excellent insulators or heat and cold.These types

of false ceiling don’t only hide the ugly members of structure,
ventilation ducts and conduits but also give smooth finish to the
ceiling.
INSTALLATION DETAILS
Mineral Fiber Board Ceiling Tile

Fiberboard wall and ceiling panels were widely used as an interior wall
covering in both raw form (a brown material) in attics and basements and
more-often in a finished form in the living area where a coating or painted
surface gave a more-finished appearance.

Fiber false ceiling are in high demand for the construction of false ceiling due
to low cost and east installation. The material used to manufacture fiber
ceiling panels are man made by synthetic and natural minerals. As these are
man-made they come in many shapes and sizes.

used when strength,speed and safety are considered.

it is manufactured using HPSC Technology which makes it resistant to

moisture, fire and termite.

it is considered environment friendly since no asbestos is utilised during the

entire process.
Cement Fiber Ceilings
Cement Fibre based Designer Ceilings are
self-embossed with abstract patterns and textures that
make them aesthetically appealing and unique.
Designer Ceilings come in a variety of unique
designs.

Applications:

Offices, Showrooms/shopping Centers, Recreational

facilities, Residences, Hotels & resorts
FIXING DETAIL
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES

● They have high insulation against ● Cannot be used for

sound and fire. residential areas, as they
● The fiber increases the hardness are appealing for home
and toughness of the material. interior.
Installation procedure
marking and drilling in primary ceiling

fix the perimeter angle section to the walls at the desired levels.

suspended the intermediate c channel from the ceiling at the designed height with soffit cleat

suspend the main frame ceiling section from the intermediate section with connecting clips at 600mm c/c

screw the panel onto the frame work

the electric cables and service ducts are laid as per design before panels are screwed

for final finishing panel can be painted or polished

Wooden false ceiling is used due to its natural textures and

pattern. Wooden false ceiling being costly, is not used in

malls and hospitals but can be installed in residential

buildings. They can be given various finishes, or painted to

get the right look.

Advantage:
1. Wood is an insulator; keeps the
room warm.
2. Use a light coloured wood make
the room look higher.
3. Again using a light coloured
wood introduces more light in to
the room, but also make it “feel
warmer”
4. Easy to maintain and does not
create as much dust (providing it
doesn't have a room above it
where people walk).
5. Near zero maintenance (but see
5 below)
Disadvantage:
1. In the case of a fire, wood makes it (fire)
spread faster, and if upstairs encourages a
roof fire, which is far more difficult to control.
2. If too much damp, (steam from a kitchen say,
or a house that is prone to condensation) and
not well sealed or highly polished can start to
rot, or peel away from the floor.
3. Can be quite cold on bare feet as the wood,
despite being a poor conductor, does remain
pretty much the same temperature throughout
the year. However that can be dealt with by
using “scatter rugs”.
4. Is easily damaged by heavy weights, as well
as scratching, making it look untidy. Can be
“cured” by polishing but takes a later of the
wood off.
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FIXING DETAILS
It is a non-crystalline material with the property of

brittle and transparent. But this can be altered to make

it non brittle and non-transparent using some

admixtures.

As glass is a good insulator of heat, it can be used for

false ceiling. This type of false ceiling improves

aesthetical appearance of the building.

ADVANTAGES : DISADVANTAGES :
● It allows the eyes to travel and explore the space ● Obviously, the most
without obstruction. common issue with glass is
● And of course, glass can be coloured, patterned the lack of privacy
or laminated and can provide an interesting focal

point to your room’s ceiling!

Fabric is economical and draped across the ceilings
mostly for temporary purposes in churches, yoga
rooms, restaurants, function halls, etc. They are not
highly recommended as they collect dust. The light
diffused through fabrics provides a comfortable
intensity. This kind of false ceiling is not as
functional as other false ceilings but greatly adds to
the aesthetics of the place.
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
● Installation is quick, easy and does ● Cloth easier to smear the

not require a highly skilled surface, it absorbs odours

professional. and settles the dust!

● Very few ceiling coverings on the ● It cannot be used as

aesthetic qualities can come close to permanent feature.

the high quality fabric!

PVC ceilings are lightweight, moisture resistant and

prevents the dripping of water from the ceiling.PVC ceiling

tiles usually solve the problem of unhygienic ceilings since

they are easy to clean. By providing a bright, durable and

hygienic surface, they are effortlessly maintained. These

easy to install tiles are lightweight, waterproof,

termite-proof, and maintenance free. Being non-porous

and non-absorbent, they can incorporate flush fitting,

lighting, access hatches, air vents and sprinklers. They are

available in various colours and can be painted and

polished
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
● PVC ceilings are inexpensive to make ● One of the biggest urge

and install. against PVC as a material is

● They are mass produced i.e. they are that it makes use of

available through a wide variety of chlorine, which is a

distributors and in nearly every colour dangerous and toxic gas in

possible. its natural state!

● PVC ceilings are durable and sturdy. ● PVC is less attractive

They last for a very long time and compared to other types of

require very little maintenance. false ceilings.

Metal ceiling
● METALWORKS BAFFLES

● METALWORKS CLIP-IN

● METALWORKS LAY-IN

● METALWORKS MESH

● METALWORKS OPEN CELL CELLIO

Metal work Baffle Ceiling
BENEFITS APPLICATION AREAS

• Attractive linear, ceiling system that screens • Open plan spaces

the open plenum
• Flexible design enables “perimeter to core” or • Foyers / lobbies
fully “discontinuous” solutions
• Fast and easy installation • Reception areas
• Heavy duty U-Profile suspension channel
primary rail for integration of services • Airports / Transport terminals
• Four standard colours including two “timber
look” finishes • Waiting areas
• Two Baffle widths with flexible modules
• Baffles produced from durable extruded • Meeting rooms
aluminium
• Restaurants
Material
Baffles are produced from extruded
aluminium End caps are produced from
plastic or metal Suspension System:
Galvanised mild steel.
Suspension System
U-Profile Channel to be suspended on 5mm Rod
and Suspension Clips at 1200x1200mm centres.
Baffles Installed at minimum 50mm centres.
FIXING DETAILS
Metal Work Clip-In Ceiling
KEY FEATURES SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
● Durability: Washable, Soil-Resistant, ● Data Center / Computer Room
Impact-Resistant ● Exposed Structure
● Good acoustical performance ● Kitchen
● Also available in aluminium

Perforation sizes
MetalWorks Clip-in is a downward accessible Galvanized
Steel or Aluminum ceiling panel available in standard 600mm
x 600mm size. It is designed to install on the DP 12
suspension system. All full panels can be removed and
reinstalled without movement up into the plenum area.
Custom size available on request.
Metal Work Lay-In Ceiling
FEATURES

Lay-In ceilings are conventional grid ceiling solution which are available with 15mm and
24mm exposed grid visual.

KEY FEATURES
● Contemporary appearance
● Standard grid systems, simple
accessibility
● Durable: Washable, Scrubbable, Perforation sizes
Impact Resistant
● Good acoustical performance
● Also available in Aluminium
Metal Work Open Cell Ceiling
FEATURES

It is a monolithic visual with finished edges and offers accessibility to services like
a regular modular ceiling system

KEY FEATURES
● Fast and easy installation
● Cell Size choices of 75mm,
100mm, 150mm and 200mm
● Lay-In type infill panels available
for installation of services like
sprinklers, lights etc
● Material Choice of Galvanised
Steel and Aluminium
● Choose from special cell
arrangement
The Open Cell Lay-In System is an
open cell metal ceiling comprised of
600 x 600mm panels that install on
suprane 15mm grid systems. There
are varied cell choices available of
75mm, 100mm, 150mm and 200mm.
Advantages Disadvantages

● Expensive compared to other

● They are extremely durable, they materials.
have a long life span and fascinating ● The investment can be
appearance. substantial plus the cost of a
● They do not rot, crack, or absorb protective coating to prevent
moisture and actually add strength to corrosion over time.
● Faux tin tiles cost considerably
a building.
less but they do not have the
● They are moisture resistant as well as same durability.
resistant to mold and mildew cause by
water which adds to the durability
properties.
● They do not crack, warp or peeling
with time and retain their shape.
● Very less maintenance and repair.
● Fire resistant
● Easy installation
Factors That Determine the Cost of False Ceilings

1. The design of the false ceiling, and how elaborate and decorative it is;
2. The availability and pricing of the ceiling material in the local market/city;
3. The quality of material used;
4. The total area to be covered (bigger areas tend to have lower per square feet rates as materials can then be
ordered in bulk);
5. Additional costs like electrical work, light fixtures and surface finish.
Cost of false
ceilings
GYPSUM FALSE CEILING POP

A simple plain false ceiling will Cost in

bangalore for
cost you per square feet around
POP ranges
Rs.60/- and if you want to add from 40-90
some designs to it, then it would rupees per
be Rs.70 to Rs.95 per sq.ft square feet.