Cassette false ceiling – the ideal decision for finishing of big rooms. It well hides roughnesses and defects, is quickly mounted. In case of need it is possible not to repair all ceiling, having limited to replacement of the damaged tile.
Features of cassette ceilings
Cassette ceilings consist of the separate plates strengthened on metal framework. Cartridges can be manufactured of aluminum or galvanized metal. Aluminum plates meet more often, for beauty and durability cover them with bimetallic layer and subject to polish. Galvanized cartridges process powder paints, the surface can be opaque or brilliant. Metal plates are ideal for rooms with high humidity: pools, gyms, lobbies of public buildings.
Soffit slabs from minvolokn, chipboard, fibreboard, normal high-impact or mirror glass are not less popular. They are used for finishing of office rooms, shops and shopping centers, medical institutions, industrial premises, houses and apartments.
False ceilings fasten by means of the intermediate and bearing profiles, dumbbells and suspension. Each separate element fastens in ready frame of the corresponding size, dumbbells and suspension is fixed by dowels. The design from steel and aluminum is established very quickly, in need of it it is possible to dismantle in whole or in part.
Advantages and shortcomings
The main advantage of cassette ceilings – speed and simplicity of installation. All design can be mounted in several hours and is also quickly sorted. Such mobility does false ceilings by the ideal decision for various exposures, exhibitions, temporary pavilions. That the design kept reliably, laying of plates needs to be entrusted professionals.
One more advantage – the improbable variety allowing to embody without effort any design decision. On sale there are panels with different effect: ideally smooth, polished, mirror, opaque, relief, covered with drawings or monophonic. White cartridges are most often bought, but if desired it is possible to choose also color.
Cartridges are suitable for any rooms. They can be covered with antibacterial or moisture resistant layer, special shock-proof sputtering. The last novelty – the false ceilings with acoustic effect significantly reducing noise level.
Modern cassette ceilings are absolutely safe. They differ in low combustibility, are non-toxic, do not attract dust and static electricity. There are perforated cartridges providing normal ventilation and suitable for premises.
False ceilings allow to establish any lighting. In interval between overlappings and draft ceiling it is possible to place additional sound insulation or the system of climate control.
Cassette designs are very durable. The covering does not fade, does not suffer from sunlight, moisture and temperature differences. Designs are not subject to deformation, it is easy to replace the cartridge in case of need damaged, without sorting all ceiling.
Ceiling designs from cartridges are almost deprived of shortcomings. The only problem – reduction of height of basic ceiling when mounting. For this reason it is better to establish false ceilings in spacious rooms, they will not be suitable for close apartments.