By Esther Maganga
Beam ceiling A beam ceiling is one where the supporting joists can be seen as opposed to having the ceiling covered. Types of beam ceiling
² Exposed beams – used to create more rustic look ² Box beams – visible beam covered with drywall ² Faux beams – more decorative than load bearing ² Overhanging beam ² Continuous beam ² cantilever beam ² Fixed beam also know as encastre beam
Suspended ceiling Types of suspended ceiling ² Exposed or lay-in grid ² Concealed grid ² Semi-concealed grid
² Cell frame ²
Metal strip
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Open cell ceiling
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Bespoke metal ceiling
² Concealed grid for metal Wooden ceiling
clip-in tiles
Tiles used ² Mineral fibre ceiling tile Metal strip
² Metal ceiling tile ² Soft fibre ceiling tile ² Linear strip ceiling Open cell ceiling
Suspended ceiling Pros ² excellent insulator ² Easy installation ² conserve heat ² Void gap between soffit and ceiling can be insulated ² Sound proofing – absorb or reflect ² Fire restraint ² Hides pipes, ducts and electrical wiring
Cons ² Tiles yellow over time ² Tiles regularly need replacing ² Reduce the overall ceiling height
Concealed grid for metal ceiling with Luminous effect
Luminous ceiling ² Ceiling that emits lights from its entire surface through the use of fluorescent light above translucent glass or plastics
² Provides the best solution both aesthetically and functionally for the illumination of a space
² Can be design to fit any budget
Cove ceiling ² Gracefully curved arch that unites the ceiling and the upper walls and corners
² Often found in Tudors Pros
² Offers design flexibility ² Matches almost any décor Cons Design types
² Requires lots of drywalls (which can be expensive)
No reveal
Bottom reveal
Coffered ceiling ² Contains sunken panels, often squares or rectangles
Pros
² Creates a ceiling focal point ² Add a sense of height to a room Cons
² Custom installation is required ² Expensive installation cost
Plank (Panel) ceiling ² Planks or panel are precisely cut, installed side-by-side and then stained or sealed to adorn flat or vaulted ceilings
² Semi-concealed and concealed edges
² Traditional but also work in contemporary home
² Provide elegant feel
Tray ceiling ² Ceiling has a recessed midsection that’s higher than the perimeter
² Style has clean and simple finish with extra layer of crown molding
Pros
² Gives a spacious feel with the extra few feet of height
² Contemporary with a custom look Cons
² Installation cost can be costly
Acoustical ceiling ² Ceilings are typically covered with muted, light-coloured square tiles, mainly to absorb noise
² Often found in specialized media e.g home theatre, gym or music room Pros:
² Excellent noise reduction ² Consumers can choose from multiple designs
Cons
Cathedral ceiling ² Ceilings with tall, steeply pitched angles that meet symmetrically at an overhead crease
² Often found in Tudor but also contemporary
Pros:
² Offer dramatic airy feel ² Give additional openness & greater opportunity for daylighting
Cons:
² Not suitable for rooms with another floor above ² Can also be noisy
Tin ceiling Pros:
² Adds a hip quotient to room ² May styles and finishes are available for consumers
Cons:
² Require very high ceiling (at least 10 ft) ² Can seem claustrophobic
References Online
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http://www.ais-interiors.org.uk/assets/Uploads/AIS-Site-Guide-for-Suspended-Ceilings.pdf
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http://www.archwaysandceilings.com/blog/coved-ceiling-designs
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http://www.homedit.com/how-to-update-your-interior-with-modern-coved-ceilings/
Images
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http://pdf.archiexpo.com/pdf/glas-marte-gmbh/gm-kub-luminous-ceilings-made-glass/64219-66547.html
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http://www.environmentalinteriors.com/Projects.aspx
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http://www.americantinceilings.com/snaplock.html
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http://www.wondermanhandyman.com/beforeAndAfterParent.htm
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http://www.surfacingsolution.com/