False Ceiling Models
A Quick Glimpse Of False Ceiling
False ceiling is nothing but an artificial layer installed below the original roof. In other words it is the secondary ceiling that hangs below the main ceiling with frames supported. These false ceilings do not support any of the building’s loads. The purpose of these ceilings may vary. Let’s discuss about the purpose in detail in the following reads
Purpose of False Ceiling Models For Living Room
The occasions where the false ceilings are used as follows:
- The first and foremost reason behind usage of these false ceilings is to enhance the beauty of living rooms or in short the room’s interior. It gives a normal looking room an aesthetic and extra ordinary look
- It helps to tuck away the plumbing ducts, electrical cables and other fittings
- The false ceilings can be used to install lights and fixtures
- One of the best purpose of the false ceiling in living rooms is to manage the high ceilings
- They provide an absolute insulation against sound. It serves as a great acoustic. It helps to conceal the outside noise and give you a silent and peaceful room inside.
- It provides an excellent thermal insulation. As there is a gap between the terrace (roof) and the ceiling, the heat gets locked between the gap thus dissipating the heat.
- Living room false ceiling designs helps to prevent fire from spreading in the building
Types of False Ceilings Suitable for Modern False Ceiling Design
SRS Colour Roofings is one of the professional false ceiling provider in salem, and dealing with various range of false ceilings models and drywalls for residential and commercial projects all over Tamilnadu and nearby locations. There are wide range of false ceiling models that has its own pros and cons. Let’s discuss each in detail
POP False Ceiling
The most common and popular among the false ceiling models for living room is the Plaster of Paris ceiling. It is widely used for commercial as well as residential purpose. This material hardens as it comes in contact with water, thus making it a good ceiling material. It serves as a good insulator against heat and cold. Plaster of Paris is durable and easy to maintain. The one drawback of POP false ceiling is that, they develop cracks over time.
Gypsum False Ceilings
The most accepted material for false ceilings is the Gypsum. It provides good thermal and sound insulation. It is easily flexible and can be provided in different shapes and textures. Usually the gypsum boards are hung from iron frameworks to form the false ceiling. The look of gypsum false ceiling can be improvised by painting or laminating them.
Fiber Ceiling Tiles
Fiber false ceiling or known as the acoustic/soundproofing ceilings acquires toughness through reinforcements, thus making them fire resistant which are highly suitable for commercial purposes. Commonly used in offices, showrooms, shopping malls. They can be easily installed at low costs. They do not have an aesthetic look, so they are mostly avoided in the residential buildings.
Wooden False Ceilings
Usually wood gives natural and sophisticated look. Similarly the Wooden False ceilings are the best ceiling design for living rooms. The wooden panels are usually in the form of boards or blocks. They are installed with the help of screws and nails. Installation of this type of false ceiling is easy. Though the material is durable it is prone to termite attacks. Both material and maintenance cost is high. If cost is not an issue, the wooden false ceilings are highly recommended false ceiling models for living room.
Fabric False Ceilings
They are highly attractive but functionally frail. They come with intricate designs creating special ambience. They are used for temporary solutions such as events and exhibitions.
Metal False Ceilings
Metal False ceilings are strong and durable. Material like galvanized iron/tin and aluminum are used. They are easy to install with low maintenance. An innovative finish can be achieved by pressing tin plates with designs in them. They can be easily installed and re installed thus making it suitable for electric wires, water pipes, AC ducts.
Glass Ceiling Panels
Glass is a transparent material. Glass as false ceiling is used to improve the aesthetic look of the place. These panels are commonly used in jewellery showrooms, restaurants, libraries etc. Glass ceilings can be easily colored, patterned and laminated thus giving sophisticated finish. The brittle nature of glass limits the uses but the brittleness can be reduced by adding suitable additives.
PVC False Ceilings
The PVC(Polyvinyl chloride) False ceilings are ideal for toilets, bathrooms, garages etc. They provide optimal solutions to those who seek for cost effective solutions. They are lightweight and resistant to termites and moisture attacks thus making them color resistant too. PVC false ceiling are easy to install and maintain.
How to calculate the cost of False ceiling?
Have you ever wondered how the cost for designing the false ceilings is calculated? Though these ceilings give a richer look, they do not cost much. SRS colour Roofings Company can design false ceilings for your commercial or residential building at cheaper and optimal costs. The factors that are involved in the cost calculation per sq. ft are as follows:
- Size: The larger the area of the ceiling, lower is the price. This is because the materials can be bought in bulk in wholesale price.
- Design: Another foremost important factor to determine the cost calculation is the design preferred. Complex designs will make the ceiling costlier
- Quality: Durability of ceiling is highly affected by the cost, which means higher the quality, higher the durability and higher and cost.
- Other Additional costs: The other costs include transportation, finishes, lighting, cuttings and fittings.