False ceiling have become one of the trendy interior décor choices for modern homes and estates. Be it a living room, bedroom, office space or any industry, installing false ceiling has become a hit for each of these spaces. With everyday growing trends, new materials are being introduced in the interior décor market that are used for false ceiling. Earlier, POP(Plaster Of Paris) was the only material used for making false ceiling but today, materials like PVC Panels, Laminates, Metal, Fibre board, Gypsum, Gyptone and wood are also being used to make false ceiling and give a residential or commercial space a new décor look.
Surfaces Reporter would like to tell you how and where you can use these different materials for false ceiling and what look it will give to your interior space.
POP (Plaster Of Paris)
POP has always dominated the market for false ceiling with its many benefits. It can be moulded into any shape or design and gives a smooth finish to the ceiling. It brightens a room when used with perfect kind of light. It can be installed with wood or glass to give the interiors an unmatched, contemporary look.
POP is best suited for living rooms and bedrooms. It can also be applied at commercial space or in conference rooms.
PVC Panel
PVC panels initially came to be used on walls for both residential and commercial space but in modern trends, it is also installed as a false ceiling material. PVC Panels gives a linear and smooth finish to the false ceiling and when installed with matching light, it can brighten the space as well. It is best suited for living rooms, bathrooms or any kind of high traffic area. PVC panels are highly fire and water resistant so installing them will not be a bad idea.
Laminate
Laminate is another best suited material for false ceiling that is becoming a favourite material of interior designers now-a-days. Earlier, laminates were only used as a decorative surface material for furniture items but with modern day aesthetics, it is also used as a false ceiling material and many new innovations are also being add to the laminate segment as a false ceiling material. These are best suited in commercial space and living room.
Metal
For modern estates, false ceiling materials like metal that are newly introduced have become a trendy choice. Metal, being the most sturdy and durable material, protects the interiors while also giving a rich look to the whole décor. This is the most easy to install material that requires the least labour cost. It is best suited for industries, hospitals and schools.
Fibre Board
Fibre board is the easiest to install material that is currently in high demand. With growing trends, it has become a handy choice for most architects and interior designers. Fibre boards are specially made to be installed as false ceiling in Bathrooms of both commercial and residential spaces, offices and showrooms. These are available in different shapes and sizes and these are highly pocket friendly.
Gypsum
Gypsum is one of the trendiest and preferred choice of material as it is lightweight, fire resistant, sound insulated and pocket friendly material. These are available in square boards and can be installed using iron framework that supports it. One can install concealed lights and hide electrical cables and pipelines into it. One can also apply paint, laminate or even wallpaper on top of it to change the actual look or refinish its look. These are best suited for interiors including living room, bedroom or kitchen.
Gyptone
Gyptone is a sturdy material and it is mostly installed in office spaces or malls. Gyptone provides air conditioning with pores it has in it, making it the most easy to maintain and visually presentable material. It also has a long life span and one just have to dust it from time to time.
Wood
To enhance the interiors and bring out a more natural yet rustic look, wood is the best suited trendy material to install. Its natural beauty and aesthetics brings serenity into the living room and it also gives a more modern appeal to the house. It can be hefty on the pocket but if you are willing to make your interiors look more trendy and different, go for it without thinking twice. It is only suited in Living room but experimenting with wooden false ceiling can also turn out to be a good choice.
Stretch Ceiling
A Stretch Ceiling is a suspended ceiling system that consists of a perimeter track and lightweight fabric membrane which stretches and clips into the track. Apart from ceilings, the system can be used for wall coverings, light diffusers, floating panels, exhibitions and creative shapes. It is made of 0.2mm thick PVC based, fully recyclable, Stretch Membrane material available in different colours and finishes including Matt, Satin, High Gloss Lacquer, Perforated and Translucent.
These were some of the most trendy and newly introduced false ceiling materials that suits the modern estates the best. Try these out for yourself and tell us how these materials turned out for you. reach out to us on www.surfacesreporter.com and follow Surfaces Reporter on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and linkedIn for more. You can also checkout Interior Design Videos on Surfaces Reporter Magazine’s Youtube channel.