Ceiling

The ceiling, the surface or surfaces above the surface of a room, and the underside of a roof or floor.
Ceilings
are frequently utilized to conceal roof and floor structure. From the beginning of time, they have been
commonly used for decoration. This can be achieved by painting the flat surface, highlighting the structural
components of the floor or roof, or using it as a field for a relief pattern.
What is the purpose of ceiling?

Apart from serving as an interior finish, ceilings can also be used for a variety of additional purposes, such as
thermal insulation, noise conditioning, shrinking the size of rooms, and hiding installations or structural
components that are uneven or have to be hidden.
The suspended (or hung) ceiling and the exposed ceiling are the two main classes of ceilings found in modern
architecture. Some architects have attempted to hide a significant quantity of mechanical and electrical
equipment, including electrical conduits, air conditioning ducts, water pipes, sewage lines, and lighting
fixtures, by hanging ceilings at a slight angle below the structural components. The majority of suspended
ceilings support plasterboard sheets or acoustical tiles with a lightweight metal grid that is suspended from
the building by wires or rods. Some architects take great pleasure in exposing the mechanical and electrical
components, highlighting the exposed structural system's aesthetic appeal.
Depending on the intended use of the space, it is possible to define ceilings according to three concepts:
 Decorative ceilings: the aim is to achieve aesthetics through their materiality, shape, texture, colour, etc.
 Constructive ceilings: they are in charge of hiding some imperfections or irregularities that certain
unevenness, pipes, etc may cause.
 Acoustic ceilings: they are capable of absorbing or reflecting sound waves produced inside or outside
the premises.
Depending on their construction method, they can be:
 Reinforced ceilings: those that are independent of the type of roof planned. Their structure is taken
from the walls of the spaces without being suspended from the ceiling. In most dwellings, this type of
ceiling is predominantly made of plaster.
 Applied ceilings: these are applied to the reinforced concrete slabs in the same way as, for example,
plaster is applied to the ceiling.
 Suspended ceilings:Their primary framework is suspended from the ceiling, meaning it is attached using
wire or panels. This creates a gap that can be used for conduits or installations, such as air conditioning
or electrical, to travel between the building's roof and framework. Plasterboard, PVC, fiberglass, and
other detachable ceilings are examples of this type of ceiling.
On the other hand, a classification of ceilings can be established according to the material used. We will
mention some of them:
 Plaster ceilings
Reinforced plaster ceilings have the particularity of combining a wooden structure that is independent of the
ceiling, through a fabric or metal mesh (unfolded metal) from which the plaster is grabbed, which is applied in
successive layers. The main laths (mother beams) are taken from the perimeter of the walls and to them,
smaller ones are nailed perpendicularly and at a certain distance, thus forming the structure.
 Wooden ceilings
These ceilings can be installed in both suspended and unsuspended designs. Individual wooden slats, planks,
or boards are used in line and groove ceilings. These are fitted or joined together using their mouldings and
retain the strength, flexibility, elasticity, and durability of wood. These days, there are several materials that
are put on removable plates and secured in place by a metal framework, including MDF boards, plywood,
laminated wood, and synthetic wood.
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 PVC ceilings
Including different textures, finishes, colours and shapes, this type of plastic (polyvinyl chloride) ceiling is quite
light and is usually used suspended, mounted on a metal structure of galvanised profiles from which the
plastic finishes are taken.
 Metal ceilings
Using aluminium or sheet metal panels, these ceilings are usually demountable and are used suspended.
 Stretched fabric ceilings

They are made up of a perimeter structure on which a PVC fabric is stretched and tied to provide a taut and
smooth surface. Generally, they are not used in homes, but they can be used in bathrooms and kitchens

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The ceiling, the surface or surfaces above the surface of a room, and the underside of a roof or floor.

What is the purpose of ceiling?

Depending on their construction method, they can be:

 Stretched fabric ceilings

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