5 Reasons Why You Should Install a False Ceiling

Learn how a false ceiling not only looks good but it can cleverly hide the electrical wiring, AC services and more

Pooja Khanna Tyagi6 June 2019

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The false ceiling design adds loads of sophistication and helps decide the overall decor of the space. But the question is whether a false ceiling is only used to increase the aesthetic value of the home or does it have a functional role too? After all, our older homes functioned equally well without a false ceiling. This article gives you five good reasons to install a false ceiling. Read on.

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1. If you have exposed beams on the ceiling
Do you have exposed structural beams running along the roof slab, like in this example? Don’t worry. The installation of a false ceiling is a great way to camouflage the beams and give a seamless look to the ceiling.

The beams are usually aligned with the internal walls of the home, but in case the homeowner has shifted the position of the internal walls, then the structural beams can appear in odd positions and look out of place.

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2. If your home has a very high ceiling
If the height of the ceiling is too much, the ceiling level needs to be lowered with a false ceiling to give the space a more proportionate look and to ensure optimum cooling by the AC.

Note: If you room has a low ceiling (height is less than 9 feet 6 inches), then it is not advisable to go for a false ceiling because the space will look smaller and feel claustrophobic. A false ceiling reduces the height of a room by at least 6–8 inches.

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3. If your home has a ducted or cassette AC
In case your home has a ducted AC or a cassette AC then a false ceiling is a must for your home. The space between the true ceiling and false ceiling is used for installing the ducts, condensate pipes and AC vents.

Note: For ducted ACs, there must be provision for a trap door so that the indoor unit of the AC can be serviced easily without disturbing or breaking the false ceiling.

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4. If your true ceiling has exposed electrical wiring on it
In some homes, exposed wires may run across the ceiling for various functions such as lighting, incorporating smart home technology, channel music and so on. Install a false ceiling so that these wires are hidden out of sight.

Tip: In case the home has a leaking roof or water seeping in from the walls then it should be rectified before the installation of a false ceiling so as to prevent the electrical wires and false ceiling from getting damaged by moisture.

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5. If your true ceiling does not have sufficient light points
An adequate number of light points are usually incorporated within the RCC ceiling during the construction phase. However, if you require more light points, then it is essential to go for a false ceiling. It gives you the flexibility to change the positions of the light points and fan points, and even provide for concealed general lighting and diffused lighting as per the decor of the room.

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