Gone are the days when people would stick to boring white walls and ceilings for their beautiful abode or offices. The changing times have brought forth a lot of new trends and the world of interior designing has not stayed behind either. From the past couple of years, more and more people have been getting inclined towards the concept of false ceilings and fancy wallpapers when decorating their luxurious 3 BHK apartment or even their slightly smaller 2 BHK flat. In case being stuck at home during the lockdown has made you to think that it’s time to review your home’s interior design, then you can definitely start the renovation process by installing a false ceiling at your place. Not only are they highly functional but also have the power to glam up and elevate the aesthetics of the room immediately.
No residence is complete without a proper roof. It is the roof of our homes that protect us from external factors such as wind, rain, high and low temperatures, sunlight, and snow. Other than providing us with protection, ceilings also give us a sense of security and space to display our flavour and aesthetics. If you live in a luxury 3BHK flat and wish to maintain it accordingly then a false ceiling can really help beautify your house. They are also known as secondary ceilings or dropped ceilings as they are hung below the main ceilings. Not only are these ceilings extremely attractive to look at but also high in functionality. They help minimize unwanted sound and make space for housing electric wires, pipes, and air-conditioning ducts. Due to the high demand for false ceilings, manufacturers over the years have expanded the range to choose from. The market today is flooded with various types of false ceiling materials such as Plaster of Paris, Gypsum, Wood, Fibre, Metal, Glass, PVC, Fabric, and synthetic leather false ceilings. For someone who has never gotten a false ceiling installed at their place before, so many options can be overwhelming. If you’re confused about which material to go for, then Gypsum is your best choice! Let us explain why.
Are you wondering why your room doesn’t stay cool despite keeping the air conditioner on for hours? Well, your ceiling could be responsible for it. To fix this issue, you can resort to false ceilings made of Gypsum. The air-filled space between the gypsum tiles and the original ceiling can help keep the room cool for a longer period of time. Gypsum comprises thermal insulation properties which help trap air. Since air is a bad conductor of heat, it does not allow the heat to flow into the room. This, in turn, can also help in saving electricity.
Gypsum is a porous sound absorber. It is a sulfate of calcium available as an evaporite mineral which helps absorb the sound and makes sure that the sound does not have a direct path to the floor above it. This type of ceiling is ideal for offices as well as people who have a mini music studio inside their homes. Not only do gypsum false ceilings absorb sound but also reduce reverberation time and echoes. The batt insulation inside a gypsum board partition is responsible for sound blocking.
Installation of the gypsum board is way easier than installing any other kind of false ceiling and so is cleaning it. The simplest way to clean this material is by using a broom or rug. The use of water is not recommended as it may destroy the quality and also affect the durability of the false ceiling. For its installation, just an iron or metal framework is required for support and so it’s mess-free, efficient, and less time-consuming.
This type of false ceiling is highly inflammable and famous for its heat resistant property. The reason why we often find them installed at hospitals and offices is that they can hold up longer to fire exposure. Gypsum has glass fibre reinforcement and other additives which makes it highly fire-resistant.
As gypsum slabs are prepared in factories, the quality of these tiles are maintained and there is often no risk of any defect in them. They all follow the same patterns more or less so there is no room for any major difference. Gypsum ceilings have a seamless look and hence suit most environments. They appear to be neat due to their flat and smooth finish.
Gypsum ceilings have the quality of withstanding for long. They are also low maintenance and easy to repair. In case of any damage in the ceiling, you can just replace or fix the defective part rather than dismantling the entire thing. Gypsum boards also come in various shapes and sizes so they can easily be moulded and installed into any kind of surface in accordance to the shape of the ceiling for example dome shape, multilevel shape, and so on.
Wish You All The Best In 2021!