False Ceilings In Vogue?

Whether it is a plush, Home in Gurgaon or a penthouse at Nariman Point in Mumbai

architecture and interior design of the house is as equally important to everyone. A false ceiling helps to give a sense of standardization and uniqueness at the same time to the whole room. This is not achieved by the common plaster.

As the name suggests, it is a false or an artificial ceiling which is hung below the actual ceiling. It is used as a design element, to accentuate lights in the room (hidden light, floating light, bounce light etc) and in many cases a false ceiling helps in better insulation. Materials used can vary from stone, plaster of Paris, aluminum bars etc. you can decorate it with wall papers and can actually paint and give an essence of a mural!

Plaster of Paris

It is commonly used to make false ceilings. When water is added to this material, it tends to harden instantly, thus making it an ideal material for construction. It can be applied to a wooden base or a fiber base and then hung from the actual ceiling. This surface is very easy to construct, maintain, color, paint etc. It gives a classy finish and touch to the entire room!

Gypsum Board

Gypsum material is also widely used for the purpose of false ceiling. Main advantages of this material are that its flexible, fire resistant; very light, economical and moisture resistant. They can have tapered or square edges. If the joints of the ceiling need to be visible, square edges are used and if not, tapered edges are used. It is very flexible material and hence many shapes can form and a person can wear his creative hat curved, coffered, stepped, pelmet, plain etc. although it is flexible, it is very strong and can resist impacts strongly. They are also widely used for studios because they are sound proof!

Plywood

They are beautiful looking material and usually used for their visual appeal. They are glued or nailed together. They are generally sued in cold weather places because insulation is good. They are strong and visually appealing. You can paint and create various designs! But they are little costly and difficult to maintain.

Today, there are various materials available in the market to create your own false ceilings. It is advisable to consult an architect or designers before you make a final choice. False ceiling is one of the most beautiful visual appeals in a house! Do it with care and after lot of consideration.

by: Manusmriti

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