Surface-mount ceiling tiles are easy to install. The grid for this system is much easier that the drop-ceiling grid, and the tiles attach directly to the grid. This is another project that can be done by one person, and in most cases, the tiles that go into place can be easily cut to size using scissors.

Table of Contents

1. Step 1: Draw a Room Scale.
2. Step 2: Choose the Lighting Location.
3. Step 3: Attach Wall Angles.
4. Step 4: Install Wiring.
5. Step 5: Attach Suspension Wires.
6. Step 6: Splice the Main Tees.
7. Step 7: Install the Main and Cross Tees.
8. Step 8: Place the Ceiling Panels.

Gypsum board is the most commonly used material for false ceilings due to its many benefits. One of those advantages is the heat-resistant property of this material. It has a noncombustible core that contains chemically combined water (in calcium sulfate).

The disadvantages of a false ceiling are that it reduces the ceiling’s height, thus limiting the space within the room. If your ceiling is already quite low, then adding an extension to the roof is not recommended. It will ruin the house’s decor giving a suffocated feel to the room.

Time taken to do False Ceiling While to have a Curvature or any other design false ceiling will takes 10-12 days time.

Woods available in this style include red oak, white birch, white oak, white maple, beech, cedar, black walnut, poplar, white fir, carbonized bamboo, cherry, white ash, flat grain hemlock, alder, khaya mahogany, ipe and flat grain Douglas fir.

What is a PVC false ceiling? PVC panels are often used as a cladding material, in the ceilings of residential and commercial buildings. PVC is strong, yet lightweight and since it is factory-manufactured, the finish is seamless and can be built in various designs, colours, sizes and lengths.

Gypsum
Gypsum is a sulfate of calcium available as an evaporite mineral. It is a popular material for false ceilings because of its thermal and sound insulation, lightweight and fire resistance properties. It is also a soft material. Square gypsum boards can be hung from an iron framework to build a false ceiling.

Thermocol ceilings are non-biodegradable. When burnt, it produces poisonous fumes, which are harmful for people and the environment.

Faux tin tiles are made of mineral fiber and embossed to exhibit the flair of the 1800’s. Back in the late 1800s, middle-class homeowners in the U.S. liked the look of decorative plaster ceilings, but found they were expensive to ship from Europe and hard to install. Home builders were quick to develop an alternative: the tin ceiling.

How to Install Faux Tin Ceiling Tiles Step 1 – Measuring the Room and Purchasing the Tiles Step 2 – Preparing the Ceiling Surface Step 3 – Marking the Center of the Room Step 4 – Installing the Tiles Step 5 – Working Around the Edges and Fixtures Step 6 – Placing the Edges Step 7 – Caulking and Finishing Up Step 8 – Precautions

False ceiling construction is often risky and if done wrong, you might even harm yourself and the people around you. In order to avoid such cases in DIY projects, go for PVC false ceiling or gypsum boards that are easy to install. Most importantly, remember to have all the tools needed first before you start the project.