What is False Ceiling
A false ceiling is a proactive or secondary ceiling that is suspended from the structural ceiling of the home, and is made in materials such as POP, gypsum, wood, glass, PVC and so on. These materials are long lasting, look good and add to the aesthetic appeal of the space. There is another aspect to use false ceiling in tropical country like India is to preserve the heat as insulator.
Civil structure of a building consist of foundation, walls, floors and most importantly roof. Roof is the topmost portion of a building structure. It is very important part of the building and make a building habitable for us. It protects us from sun heats, rains and every external calamities. The bottom part of the roof is called ceiling.
Ceiling of a room can provide both protective and aesthetic beautification of that room. Roof consist of concrete (mainly) has limitations of beautiful looks.
A roof suspended a foot or more beneath the genuine roof to give space to and simple access to wiring and channels, or to adjust the measurements of a room called false ceiling. Effective building design requires balancing multiple objectives: aesthetics, acoustics, environmental factors, and integration with the building's infrastructure hence there arises a need for false ceilings for better acoustics, aesthetics, ambiance, lighting, covering service lines and for better environmental impacts. Now a days interior designing in Kolkata, false ceiling took a great aspect.
PURPOSE OF FALSE CEILING IN COMMERCIAL SPACES
It improves antithetical appearance ( form, color, treatment
etc.) & proportions by managing room
Hides ducting & reduces the volume of room Ugly structural members like beams etc that usually spoil the ‘look’ of the room are concealed.
Provides insulation from heat.
Acoustical improvement.
As a Interior design element to create various shapes and
curves.
Fire safety is always a factor in several industrial
buildings, ceiling tiles made from mineral fibers or fire-rated wood panels can
be used within the construction to meet acceptable standards and ratings.
Differing levels of fire protection are obtained from the various types of
ceiling available.
Anti-microbial performance. The control of bio-contamination
is essential in healthcare settings such as hospitals and large commercial
kitchens.
Light reluctance. A ceiling with that reflects more light
can reduce lighting and electricity costs.
To accommodate lighting systems. to provide lighting effects
such as hidden lighting etc.
Soil resistance and clean ability. Environments that are
subject to a lot of dirt such as certain manufacturing buildings may need
ceilings that can resist dirt and are easy to clean.
At some places to hide ugly trusses(commonly known as attic)
Sound proof rooms such as meeting rooms, conference rooms,
etc, which require a quit environment.
Echo reduction in cinema and concert halls.
Sound absorption reduces noises and reduces reverberation
with in the area covered by the ceiling.
Reduces overall volume of the space which reduces air
conditioning cost.
MATERIALS USED FOR FALSE CEILING
Depending on the place of usage, ambiance needed and economy
available. The most commonly used false ceiling materials are generally used in
interior decoration in kolkata are
1) Gypsum boards. (Used in commercial use in interior
decoration and interior designing)
2) Plaster of pairs (POP). (Commonly use in residential
interior decoration and interior designing)
Other materials used are
Metal ( aluminium, Asbestos)Mineral wool board, Poly vinyl
chloride (PVC), UPVC, Wood, Polystyrene, Glass, Acrylic and Aluminium composite
panel (ACP).
