Metal false ceiling uses metals either in the form of GALVANISED IRON, STEEL OR ALUMINIUM. These type of ceilings are hard and durable and very easy to install. The ceilings are plank type (linear pattern) or grid type. These ceiling tiles can be removed and refixed easily after maintenance. These ceilings are economical and maintenance is very low. The self-life of the metal ceilings is high compared with other false ceilings. For For more details about false ceiling material types, refer our earlier article ” Materials for false ceiling – Top 7 false ceiling materials.
Type of Metal false ceilings
Metal false ceilings are available in a variety of styles to meet every need, whether industrial or residential. The multiple listing of metal false ceiling that are frequently used are listed below.
- Metal ceiling lay in the type
- Metal ceiling clip in type
- Metal ceiling plank type
- Open cell type
- Linear pattern C shape, U shape, R shape panels, 150 F panels
- Customise ceiling panels.
- Plain & perforated patterns
The typical thickness of a metal false ceiling tile is between 0.4 and 1 mm, however, thicker options are also available. Metal false ceilings are available in GALVANISED IRON, ALUMINIUM, and STEEL. The surface treatment for aluminium false ceilings is powder coated, whereas metal false ceilings are coil coated. The tiles used for the metal false ceilings should be square, plank-shaped, or perforated in design.
Following are the commonly used types of metal false ceilings.
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Metal False ceiling Lay in type (T grid system)
In metal ceilings, tiles are put over a T-grid (as in the figure) that is suspended from the ceiling by 3 to 4 mm thick hangers or wires. The type of tile used might be either plain or perforated. The grids are 600×600 mm in size and are visible from the outside. Accordingly, tiles are simply placed on a T-shaped runner (ref fig), often between 10 and 25mm in width. These can be easily installed and demounted as individual tiles during maintenance of utilities such as air conditioning, fire suppression, and electrical.
This ceiling system is made up of galvanised steel/aluminium lay-in tiles (600 mm x 600 mm) that are 0.50-1 mm thick polyester coil coated steel with a 120 gsm zinc coating or powder coated with 50 microns polyester paint. Aluminium sheets ranging in thickness from 0.70 mm to 1 mm are used to make aluminium tiles, which are then powder coated with 50 micron-thick polyester paint. The lay-in tiles can be either plain or perforated. Perforations vary based on the customer’s requirements and manufacturer specifications.
Advantages of lay in tile
Lay-in tiles are easy to remove and flexible for services such as electrical, fire, plumbing, and air conditioning facilities concealed in the false ceiling, among other things. The tile may be removed and remounted without the assistance of a professional. The material is incredibly durable and moisture and fire-resistant. They are also simple to move around while renovating and relocating office spaces.
Metal False ceiling Types -Clip in type
Ceiling tiles in the clip-in system clip into the suspended runner. Clip-in tiles are widely used in industrial and commercial settings due to their ease of cleaning. Ceiling tiles clip onto the suspended grid, hiding it from view. Manufacturers have their own distinct clip-in systems that correspond to their boards, although they all generally consist of a spring tee runner to which boards clip on.
Clip in type grid system
The suspended runner is attached to the ceiling tiles using a clip-in mechanism. Clip-in tiles are widely used in industrial and commercial settings due to their ease of cleaning. Ceiling tiles clip onto the suspended grid, hiding it from view. Although each manufacturer has a special clip-in method to go with their boards, in general, they all feature a spring tee runner that boards clip onto.
This ceiling system is made up of Galvanized steel/Aluminium lay-in tiles (600 mm x 600 mm) that are 0.50/1mm mm thick polyester coil coated steel 120 gsm zinc coating or powder coated with 50 microns polyester paint. Aluminium tiles are made from 0.70mm-1mm thick aluminium sheets that have been powder-coated with 50 microns polyester paint. CLIP IN TILES might be simple or perforated. Perforations are determined by the client’s needs and the manufacturer’s specifications.
Conclusion
Metal false ceiling systems are durable and long-lasting when compared with any other ceiling. They are easy to install and maintain and a very preferred choice for industrial, commercial and residential areas.
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