FALSE CEILING

INTRODUCTION
Ceiling : The lower most surface of upper floors False Ceiling : Artificial Ceiling Aesthetics To lower a ceiling, Finish off exposed joints, Cover damaged plaster Make any room quieter and brighter To conceal piping wiring ductwork

Classification
According to the material used According to the construction method Materials Commonly used
Straw board Hard board Plywood POP Gypsum Board Thermocol Acoustical Tiles

According to Construction
Jointless Frame and Panel Strip Open

Components
Grid System Panel System

Grid System
Made of Steel or Aluminium Wall Angle Main Tee Cross Tee Hanger System

Grid System

Grid System

First Stage :Wall Angle Installation

First Stage :Wall Angle Installation

Install the wall angles at the new ceiling height 2 inches below the existing ceiling On gypsum board, plaster, or paneled walls, install wall angles with nails, screws, or toggle bolts. On masonry walls, use anchors or concrete nails spaced 24 inches apart.

First Stage :Wall Angle Installation

First Stage :Wall Angle Installation

Second Stage : Suspension Wire Installation

Second Stage : Suspension Wire Installation

Install the wiring before putting the suspension wires in place. Recessed Lighting or Fluorescent light with luminous lay in panel Locate the main Tee and place the suspension wires at a distance of 4

Second Stage : Suspension Wire Installation

Third Stage : Installing Main Tees

Third Stage : Installing Main Tees

Install the main Tee in level with the wall angle Main Tee maximum size 12 Room Size more than 12 Main Tee are spliced At a distance of 2

Third Stage : Installing Main Tees

Third Stage : Installing Main Tees

Fourth Stage : Installing Cross Tees

Fourth Stage : Installing Cross Tees

Fifth Stage : Installing Ceiling Panels