What are false ceilings?

A false ceiling is a popular interior design element that has been gaining popularity in the last few years. A false ceiling is the ‘fifth wall’ in a room with four walls. This is because the false ceiling is an additional layer that is fitted below the original, structural ceiling of a space. This ceiling is usually suspended by wooden or metal frames below the ceiling, giving the illusion of a lower ceiling. Generally, there is a gap of about eight inches between the room’s original ceiling and the false or ‘dropped’ ceiling.

False ceilings are not a structural element and are rather a part of the home’s interior design and making the space look unique, without changing too much of the original design. A false ceiling can jazz up a space by adding colour, texture and dimension to an otherwise bland room. It can make a small space appear bigger or a big space appear cosier, depending on how it is used. Similarly, false ceilings are a great way to incorporate fancy lighting elements and tie in all the interior elements of the room together.

What types of materials are used for false ceilings? 

There are lots of materials that can be used for false ceilings. The choice can depend on the type of design you want, the other benefits of the material, the proposed budget and the kind of room it is. The four most popular materials for false ceilings are plaster of paris, gypsum, wood and fibre cement boards.

Plaster of Paris (PoP) is a white material made of calcium sulphate. This is the most popular material for false ceilings, since it is quite affordable. POP is easy to source and transport, it is long lasting and is suited for any type of weather conditions.

Another material that is very popular for false ceilings is gypsum. Another derivative of calcium, gypsum has gained popularity because it is very light weight. This material is also quite affordable and has various other benefits.

Wood is a material that is used often in interior design elements due to its naturally pleasing look and texture. Different types of wood can give a room a wam, rustic feel and make it look classy without adding too much clutter. Since wood is a bit more expensive than the other two options, it is not very common, but a lot of people opt for this material in residential spaces.

While these three options have been around for a while, recently there has been a rise in fibre cement boards being used for false ceilings. These boards are affordable options that are suitable for any type of design and come with insulation and acoustic qualities as well.

Today people are looking for an alternative to POP, gypsum and wood ceiling due to various reasons like:

Plaster of Paris

• The process of mixing POP ingredients is messy and lengthy, requiring a lot of time and cleaning up afterword’s.
• If the mixture not prepared correctly, in long term it might shrink and crack.
• The ceiling can not be installed when the POP surface is moist

Gypsum

• In case of any repair in future, ceiling need to be broken down.
• If there is any leakage in roof or air conditioning drain pipes, and if moisture seeps into the gypsum ceiling, it may result in fungal growth or cause wrapping.
• As time goes on, a gypsum ceiling may show signs of cracks around the joints.

Wood

• Wooden ceiling may look good, but it is susceptible to water damage, it can warp, crack, rot, and requires special treatment with special impregnation.
• Wood is favourite food of pests; special treatment will be required to avoid the pests.
• Wood can easily catch fire.

Why fibre cement board is best for cooling?

EcoPro fibre cement boards are the best option if one wants to include insulatory properties in their false ceiling. These boards offer thermal protection to any room and are able to lower temperatures inside even when there is unbearable heat outside. When paired with air conditioners, the false ceilings are even more effective at thermal insulation. Since the false ceiling lowers the actual height of the ceiling, it reduces the vertical space, thus allowing even a low-power AC to work more efficiently. Thus, EcoPro fibre cement boards are the perfect material for those who want their false ceilings to work as thermal insulation too.

What are the benefits of using EcoPro boards for false ceilings?

EcoPro fibre cement boards are versatile and eco-friendly boards that can be used in the construction of any type of false ceiling. Apart from being affordable and easy to use and insulating, EcoPro ceilings offer the following advantages:

• These boards are extremely strong and robust and therefore have higher durability.
• These boards are comes in a wide range of finishes and styles Such as Pebble, Brick, Aquatic, Wave, and Wooden texture design options for designer boards, CNC cutting design boards, Digital print, etc., that are perfect for false ceiling purpose.
• It is very easy to install light fixtures such as LED lights using these boards.
• EcoPro is a sound absorbing material and therefore is great for handling the acoustics of a room and reducing overall noise.
• This material is water, fire and termite resistant and can be used in bathrooms, Kitchen etc while also achieving an elegant look.

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