Basic Facts You Should Know Before You Put Up A False Ceiling

Aman Gandhi

Architect

Anchor: Priya Arya
3D image: Pooja Chhabra

A false ceiling, as the name suggests, is a ceiling that is not actually one. Also called as dropped ceiing, it is a layer that is created below the actual ceiling for reasons, both functional and decorative. Owing to their versatility, false ceilings have (almost) become de rigueur in today’s interior schemes. Architect Aman Gandhi of Jaipur-based Design Depiction educates us on the basics of this design element.

A decorative false ceiling can be created to add form, colour or manage the proportions of a room.
A functional false ceiling will cover unsightly beams and sunk portions of wash areas; improve acoustical properties; facilitate heat insulation; cater to lighting strategies; or camouflage services such as electrical conduits.
It can take various forms: curved, round, straight, square…
A false ceiling can either be exposed or concealed, depending on whether you can see its constituent grid or not.
A false ceiling can be made using POP on wire mesh and aluminium channels, readymade gypsum or grid ceiling panels, wood, plywood, PVC, metal, glass, acrylic, fabric, etc. Each material has a particular area of application and its own set of advantages.
A false ceiling reduces the height of a room. So if you already face a challenge of low height, this may not be the best option.
Pests pose a big worry as they can make a home in between the two layers of the ceiling and start breeding.
False ceilings aren’t very stable during earthquakes.
You have to be very careful while putting up pendant lighting or other decorations.
In cases of false ceilings made of POP, water seepage from the actual ceiling will percolate down and spoil the look since the material isn’t water resistant.

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Aman Gandhi

Architect

<div>An alumnus of Aayojan School of Architecture, Jaipur, Aman Gandhi established his firm Design Depiction in the same city in 2008. He, along with his team, undertakes both architectural and interior projects. His portfolio is diverse, and includes educational institutions, factories, warehouses, retail outlets, hospitality spaces and residences.</div>

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