2. A ceiling is an overhead interior surface
that covers the upper limits of a room. It is
not generally considered a structural
element, but a finished surface concealing
the underside of the roof structure or the
floor of a storey above. Ceilings can be
decorated to taste, and there are many fine
examples of frescoes and artwork on ceilings
especially in religious buildings.
3. Suspended from the structure
Acoustical tiles
tin
Attached directly to the structure
Gypsum board
Plaster
Tongue and groove wood
Structure and ceiling finish are the same thing.
Concrete sub floor
Exposed ducts
Exposed wood beams, jois
7. Coffered ceilings are
formed with
recessed panels
surrounded by
dropped beams that
create a grid
pattern. It’s a classic
ceiling design from
Greek and Roman
architecture.
8. • Changing room in the women's
section of the Forum Baths.
Space is covered by a stucco
barrel vault, marked by groves.
Floor is black and white
mosaic.
9. Tray ceiling approach brings a dramatic
architectural look to any room.
10. Low cost
Fast installation
Sound control
Flexible
Adaptability of
lighting and
mechanical
Easy accessibility
to plenum space
11. Glass ceilings are very popular in decorating offices. It
is used for getting a contemporary look and feel of
ceiling design.
12. Because of the
lighting effect,
durability and color
design varieties,
metal ceilings are
more popular than
any other ceiling. It
offer an antique look
to the room and are
eye catching.
13. Haddon Hall, 14th Century
Middle Ages (500-1300 A.D.)
featured structural details of
open beams supporting a
pitched roof. Some ceilings
were flat with exposed
beams. Upper class homes
featured paintings,
checkerboard designs and
heraldic motifs.
14. A beam ceiling is a specialty
ceiling treatment that's
increasing in popularity.
While beams have been more
traditional incorporated into a
more rustic décor, they are
increasingly evident in eclectic
home designs that combine
styles, such as contemporary-
mountain.
Beams placed in a vaulted
ceiling can create
interesting depth and contrast.
Beams can be finished using a
variety of hardwood or interior
trim and moulding options.
16. Gypsum ceilings are
mainly chosen for
decorating inside of
industrial and office
buildings. These are
cost effective and easy
to install. Its
advantage is it
reduces impact of
heat.
17. With POP ceiling a
ceiling designer can
create unique and
classic ceiling
designs. These are
popular from
ancient times for
ceiling decoration.
18. Acoustic ceilings are
widely used for
decorating the
residentials as well as
commercials. Installation
of acoustic ceiling is very
easy and it requires little
skill and experience. The
main advantage of this
ceiling is its ability to
block noise between
different floors.