The Truth About False Ceilings (Page 1)

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John F Kennedy said that the best time to repair the ceiling is when the sun is shining and often, that is when we don't even look up at the roof; forget noticing that it is time for a makeover. Most often, in interiors and spatial design, the ceiling tends to be a neglected aspect. In some cases, there is so much happening in the room that the ceiling is kept bare. However, in recent times, contemporary interior design has diverted its focus to such elements as ceilings, which are often forgotten or ignored. Most people invest a lot of time and money in the design of an interior space and overlook the design of a ceiling which sometimes, even lead to cracks appearing in due passage of time.

For a complete finished interior, however, it is essential to have the ceiling design as a part of the overall design theme. Before repairing a damaged ceiling though, it needs to be smoothened, finished and plastered. At other times, when the ceiling is cracked extensively or does not flush evenly with the walls, it might be worth going in for a false ceiling instead.

False ceilings are an excellent solution to the problem of dirty or non-maintained ceilings. They help to make the room look cleaner, brighter and more hygienic. These ceilings help to incorporate a wider range of light fittings, hence aiding design intent, and also ease integration with sprinklers, ducting etc.

Types of false ceilings:
There are various types of false ceilings that are available in the market and umpteen ways to make the roof a special feature. A few have been explained briefly and can be used in isolation or in combination to attain remarkable results.

Timber ceilings:
These are made with small planks of wood, which are transversely connected with thicker sections. This helps to provide an exposed wood look to the ceiling and gives an old-world aesthetic. Lights can be easily inserted into the wooden slats. Wooden ceilings can be given a laminated finish, veneer or even natural wood polish.

Gypsum Board:
This is done in panel forms, which are fitted or suspended on a galvanized iron framework. The panel itself is created with the help of Plaster of Paris and hence, can be painted in all colours. Quite hassle free and reasonably priced, these are non-structural ceilings.

Thermocol:
Similar to the Gypsum Board ceiling, the only difference in this type is that instead of Plaster of Paris, highly compressed thermocol is fitted within an aluminium frame. This is probably the cheapest range that is available.
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