FALSE CEILING & PLASTER OF PARIES WORKS
1.Benefits of gypsum false ceiling
There are several benefits of choosing a gypsum false ceiling:
- Gypsum board false ceilings come in a ready-to-install form. They are fixed with screws to a metal frame that is attached to the ceiling slab. Screws can fix the gypsum board to the ceiling.
- A gypsum ceiling has a fast and mess-free method of installation that lessens the dirt during the process of installation.
- A gypsum board false ceiling has a continuous, smooth surface. Since these boards are large in size, the number of joints is less. The joints are also covered with a compound that dries quickly.
- Gypsum boards are easy to design, mould, and paint because of their smooth, finished
- Gypsum boards are easy to design, mould, and paint because of their smooth, finished surface.
- They are manufactured in a factory. As a result, the quality of the gypsum board is consistently good.
2. Drawbacks of Gypsum False Ceiling
The gypsum false ceiling has a few demerits too:
- Ceilings made from gypsum boards have to be completely dismantled to repair the damage.
- Cracks start appearing in the joints of the gypsum ceiling with the passage of time.
- The ceiling is prone to fungal growth in heavy moisture conditions.
- Gypsum boards are more expensive as compared to some other false ceiling materials.
3. Types of False Ceiling Gypsum Boards
a) Regular/Standard Gypsum Board
b) Fire Resistance Gypsum Board
c) Moisture-resistant gypsum board
d) Fire and Moisture-Resistant Gypsum Board
e) Abuse-Resistant Gypsum Panels
f) Exterior Gypsum Soffit Board
g) Foil-Backed Gypsum Board
h) Impact-Resistant Gypsum Panel
