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INTRODUCTION
FALSE CEILING IS NOTHING BUT A LAYER OF
INSULATION
IT IS SUSPENDED CEILING BETWEEN THE MAIN CEILING
AND ROOM
IT GIVES A BEAUTIFUL APPEARANCE TO YOUR INTERIOR
HOME
ADVANTAGES
IMPROVES OVERALL LOOK OF THE HOME
INSULATION REDUCES HEAT FROM THE CEILING
OFFERS AN ACOUSTICAL IMPROVEMENT
SOUND PROOF
USES
Its used to conceal varied service lines- structural
features , open pipes and wiring, and air conditioning
ducts.
It gives more options to use special lighting systems
such as cove lighting, wall washers, floating effects
and so on.
False ceiling can be used to give thermal insulation for
a given space.
Besides, it also creates an effective sonic system
especially in auditoriums, cinema halls or recording
studios.
TYPES OF FALSE
CEILING
EXPOSED GRID
Most common type which consist of long strips
interconnected
CONCEALED GRID
Clean smooth as well as expensive
Uses acoustical titles to hide grid system from view
 EXPOSED OR LAY-IN
GRID
A system where the grid is visible and into which panels are
laid. The grid is finished in colours to harmonise or contrast
with the panels.
Panels are manufactured from a variety of materials including
mineral/rock fibre, glass fibre, plasterboard, calcium silicate,
glass reinforced gypsum, perlite, wood, steel and aluminium.
Panels are available in a variety of sizes to suit the modular
features of the grid system. The more common being 1200 x
600, 600 x 600 and 500 x 500mm.
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.
Extruded aluminium exposed grid systems are also available.
CONCEALED GRID (FOR TILES
OTHER THAN STEEL/ALUMINIUM)
A system where, after the tiles are installed, the grid is not
visible.
The system most commonly comprises galvanised steel Z
sections fixed with clips to a primary network of galvanised
channel sections.
Systems using inverted T sections (similar to those
described under Exposed or lay-in grid) may also be
appropriate for specific manufacturers tiles.
The butting edges of the tiles may be square or bevelled to
create a V joint feature.
Common sizes of tiles are 300 x 300 and 600 x 600.
Concealed grid systems require an extremely high standard
of workmanshipTYPICAL CONCEALED
to achieve GRID installation.
a satisfactory
INSTALLATION
SEQUENCE

Marking and drilling in primary ceiling.

fix the perimeter angle section to the walls at the desired
levels.
Suspend the intermediate c channel from the ceiling at the
desired height with soffit cleat.( soffit cleat
spacing=1200mm, intermediate channel
spacing=450/600mm)
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 ore laid as per design
before panels are screwed.
For final finishing panel can be painted or polished.
FURTHER TYPES OF
FALSE CEILING
Gypsum board false ceiling
P.O.P false ceiling
E-board false ceiling
Aluminium ceiling
Fibreboard reinforced tiles
Armstrong tiles false ceiling
GYPSUM BOARD
Is a panel made ofgypsum plaster
It is pressed between two thick sheets of paper.
It is used to make interior walls and ceilings.
The main advantages of gypsum board are:
Ease of installation
Fire resistance
Sound insulation
Durability , Economy &
Versatility