False Ceilings in India are a relatively new concept but definitely a huge potential market. False ceilings are best suited ceiling furnishing solutions for a climate like India. The usual problems pertaining to dirt, hygiene factor, expenses and maintenance are resolved by the use of False Ceiling boards. False ceilings or Modular ceilings as they are generally referred to as are available at various false ceilings supplier stores and retail outlets. They are customized depending upon design requirements and customer preferences directly by the manufacturers.
Advantages of False Ceilings:
- Durability
- Light Weight
- Portability
- Waterproof
- Fire Resistant
- Unharmed by Fungus or Termites
- Superior Quality
- Easy Installations
Uses of False Ceilings:
- Better aesthetics and designs
- Concealment of wires and services like A.C. systems hence reducing visual clutter
- Superior thermal insulation thus reducing heat
- Lower power costs because of reduced air-conditioning loads
- Better acoustic comfort by reducing noise
- To provide lighting effects such as hidden lighting, wall washers, cove lighting and floating light effects on the ceiling.
Gypsum Board (GYPBOARD): Lightweight, flexible, soundproof and fire and moisture resistant, gypsum is most commonly used for false ceiling. Gypsum board panels are tough, versatile and economical, and are fast replacing other ceiling materials such as POP. Gypsum board can be used while constructing false ceiling as well as to renovate old ceilings.
They are also popular because ‘dry construction’ eliminates the use of extra water while making the ceiling. This also keeps the building clean. Gypsum board flexibility allows for various shapes and design-such as plain, curved, stepped, pelmet, drop design, etc.
TIPS FOR A PERFECT CEILING:
- A ceiling can transform the look and feel of a room completely. Molded tops finish which can be achieved by the ceiling boards usually a Gypsum board is high in quality, strength and finish.
- The ceiling is a fantastic way to draw focus to drawing room. Add decorative ceiling medallions, dome, moldings etc. Add character to drawing room by stretch ceiling, wood plank ceiling, decorative ceiling lights or steel ceiling.
- You cannot forget the bedroom ceiling too. To give your bedroom a complete look, it is important to beautify the ceiling. In fact, it is the ceiling of our bedroom that we tend to see more often as compared to other rooms.
- For a tranquil look in bedroom, choose a subtle color for the ceiling.
- To make bedroom with low ceiling look more spacious, pick a shade lighter than your wall paint. In case of bedroom with high ceiling, choose a shade that is darker than your wall color, as it will make the room appear warmer and more intimate.
- Don’t opt always for white ceilings; the world is changing why you shouldn’t. Try unconventional designs and try new things.
- You can go in for a ceiling color that is in contrast with the wall color.
- For the harmonious look, choose a ceiling color which is two or three tones lighter than the color of your bedroom walls.
- For an earthier feel to your home, make use of beiges, browns and tans colors because they are earthier and reflect the colors of rock, stone and soil.
- You can be more experimental, by using the ceiling as a painting canvas. An overhead view of pleasant blue sky or different color patterns on your ceiling which match up with the decor of the room will make a dramatic look.
- Invest in a good ceiling light / chandelier that will add a patterned effect to the ceiling.
The ceiling is one of the items in a home that is most taken for granted as we often do not acknowledge its functionality and decorative importance. A ceiling can also compliment your décor and give an old home a fresh new appearance.
