Acoustic Ceiling decoration is a part of home décor which cannot be neglected and it also adds style and gives continuity to the décor of the entire room.The use of suspended ceiling at home is essential as it allows one to hide all the plumbing, electrical wiring and any other utilities which might hamper your aesthetics and décor of the room. Also, acoustic ceiling panels possessing soundproof properties are preferred to keep the unwanted sounds coming in or going out of the room. Mostly the acoustic ceiling tiles are used in movie theaters. One of the main function of acoustic tiles is to prevent sound, another function is to enhance he look of the interiors i.e.decoration.
Acoustic Ceiling
Acoustic ceiling tiles are one of the inexpensive methods for remodeling your existing ceiling.
They can be either suspended or can be applied directly on the drywall or joists of the ceiling which is strong.
Apart from reducing sound, it is perfect to add aesthetics in the room.
The right way of applying the ceiling tiles are:
Laying it down in a grid form just below the ceiling so that all the duct work and other things are hidden.
Surface mount is the method in which the tiles or planks are directly mounted on the existing ceilings. The advantage of these tiles is that the damaged drywall or removal of the plaster, etc are covered easily. Another advantage is that it gives new look to the ceilings without affecting the ceiling height.
One also must select the style of the ceiling. There are plenty of styles available for you to choose from. After selection of the style, one need to focus on the special features if one wants to add an aesthetic look to the ceiling. These are a sound reduction, resistance to mold and moisture and lastly light reflectance which will, in turn, save money on additional light fixtures.
The materials used for making the ceiling tiles are pressed fiber, metal, and vinyl.
Acoustic Ceiling
Pressed Fiber Tiles: Many people prefer the use of pressed fiber for the ceiling tile. This material forms a light and cushion which has sound-absorbing property. However, the pressed fiber tiles have some problems as they are easily stainable and are not scratch resistant. These tiles are easily breakable. These tiles do not have tolerance for water, thus, they are difficult to clean.
Vinyl Tiles: Vinyl ceiling tiles can be used for any kind of room but the disadvantage of this tile is that it cannot be used as sound dampening ceiling tile, thus one must to be aware and not use these tiles in the room where sound reduction is required for e.g. television room. However, the best place to use vinyl tile is a bathroom as it has the moisture resistant property.
Metal Tiles: Metal tiles and the vinyl tiles can be used in the kitchen ceiling. However, metal tiles are more preferred than vinyl as it has heat resistance property and is easy to clean. One can also put a non-stick coating on the face of metal tile which will allow one to easily eliminate the grease. The building up of the grease is the major problem in the kitchen area, especially in the commercial kitchens. The real metal tiles are also available in various patterns. They can be directly applied to the ceiling or can be used in suspended grid system.
The grid system of the tiles is made in such a way that it is very easy and convenient to access the hidden wiring, plumbing, and the ducts. The suspended acoustic ceiling requires a minimum of 3 inches’ clearance.
The glue – on ceilings are one of the affordable options which have low maintenance and are easy to install.
The guide to choosing the acoustic ceiling tile will be useful in deciding the best suitable tile for your dream home
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