Just like textured walls, exquisitely designed floor tiles and beautifully carved doors, drop ceilings can give your home the ultimate game changing tweak. Most of the times the ceiling remains to be the ignored part of the whole room while all the attention goes to the walls of the house. However, time is not what it used to be and home owners are paying equal importance to decorate the ceilings to give their new homes a brighter look nowadays. Here we discuss the types of suspended ceilings and how they serve a purpose far greater than enhancing the décor of the space.

Why Choose a False Ceiling?

While serving as concealers for the wiring of the apartment, it also helps with the insulation of the space due to the air trapped between the actual ceiling and itself. During summers, they reduce overheating and in winters they prevent the heat from escaping too soon and thereby reduce electricity consumption indirectly. False ceilings can be functional in sound proofing the space too. It makes the apartment energy efficient and prevents dampness of walls. They help regulate the overall energy consumption while being decorative at the same time. Another benefit of installing false ceilings at your apartment is that instead of putting up more than one tube lights, you can make use of track LED lights that not only gives the room an illusion of more space, but also helps you reduce your electricity bills at the end of the month. You can choose in what order or frequency you want these lights to be installed which also makes it possible for you to set the mood of the room.

Types of false ceilings

Gypsum false ceiling

This is the most widely used kind made from calcium sulphate. It makes best use of thermal and noise cancelling property of the material that is also lighter in weight and to some extent is resistant to fire. These can be very useful in giving you a customised look as they can be painted or laminated according to your own choice. They are available in all colors to give you the desired look.

POP false ceiling

You choose POP false ceilings when you are a fan of smooth finesse and sharp edges while also answering the call for intricate designs. They are usually favoured in combination with wood or glass or both and is very well suited for living rooms, dining areas and master bedrooms. These can be commonly found in contemporary homes with spacious interiors.

Metal false ceiling

Aluminium and galvanised iron comprise metal false ceilings and are commonly seen being used in commercial spaces than residential complexes. They can be a little difficult to maintain which is why it is not advisable for residential spaces. However, they are very durable and come with the ease of reinstallation. Well, if you have the manpower to take care of it, you must go with it.

PVC false ceiling

This type of drop ceilings can be used in bathrooms, garages, balcony and kitchen area. PVC ceilings are moisture-resistant, cost-effective and light-weighted that makes it eligible for these areas of the apartment. They are very commonly used, especially if you have not much left to invest in this section of the home.

Wooden false ceiling

While wooden false ceilings make your home look elegant and gorgeous at the same time, it is really heavy on the pocket. One has to make sure to choose the right kind of wood to prevent mishaps as one little mistake can cost you a lot in future. Wood free of termite attack and moisture resistant has to be chosen for this kind of ceiling. They are best suited for those having a home in hilly areas. Budget not being a constraint, this can redefine your home in the best way possible.

Things to Remember

Primarily, the design of the false ceiling is the factor that determines the cost of installation. The more intricate the design, the more it will cost you. One has to be cautious while choosing the material keeping in mind affordability and availability simultaneously. However, it is important to be satisfied with quality of the material one chooses even if that means spending a few bucks extra to be on the right side of making decisions.