ABOUT CEILING TILES

Ceiling Tiles may be applied directly to the ceiling of a room, or may form the panels in a suspended or drop ceiling. In both cases their purpose is partly functional - to provide sound absorbency, and to cut down the transmission of sound and heat through the ceiling. In the case of ceiling tiles used in suspended or drop ceilings, they have the advantage of concealing unsightly plumbing, wiring and ventilation equipment under the ceiling.Ceiling Tiles are available with a wide range of geometrical and ornate raised patterns, and in various colors.

LEADING USA CEILING TILE MANUFACTURERS

The leading ceiling tile manufacturers, listed below, have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of ceiling tiles, including online catalogs, colours and materials for ceiling tiles, and care and maintenance of ceiling tiles.

Acoustical Ceiling Tiles. The Acoustical Ceiling Tiles website is produced by American Micro Industries Inc., of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. AMI manufactures ceiling tiles for educational, commercial, and residential applications.

The website explains the two main test standards for the performance of acoustic ceiling tiles: Noise Reduction Coefficient, and Ceiling Attenuation Class. The first measures sound absorption within the room; the second measures sound blocking between different rooms. AMI supplies four types of ceiling tile, most of which are available in white or black. They are designed to improve in-room sound quality and block noise transmission. The professional-grade Softscape and Commerical Plus ceiling tiles are intended for use in demanding environments including theater, studios, offices, schools, reataurants, and places of worship. These ceiling tiles can be easily installed in existing drop and suspended ceiling grids.

Acoustical Surfaces: Ceiling Tiles. Acoustical Surfaces Inc., of Chaska, Minnesota, is an online supplier of soundproofing and noise control solutions, including ceiling tiles. Its website is organized into the following main parts: Echo Eliminator, Sound Silencer, dBA Panels, Decorative Fabric Wrapped Panels, Sound Absorbing Foam, Hanging Acoustical Baffles, Acoustic Quilted Curtain, Flooring Underlays, and Acoustical Ceiling Tiles. Ceiling Tiles are offered in thicknesses of 1 or 2 inches, and in the following sizes: 2x2 foot, 2x4 foot, and 4x8 foot.

Sound Silencer acoustical ceiling tiles, supplied by Acoustical Surfaces, are designed to provide noise and sound control. They are particularly suited to large noisy areas such as gymnasiums and work floors. Sound Silencer ceiling tiles are Class A Fire Retardant, are moisture and impact resistant, and a no-fiberglass non-fibrous.

Armstrong: Ceiling Tiles. Armstrong is a leading manufacturer of ceilings, flooring, and cabinets. It manufactures three types of ceiling: Ceiling Tiles, Ceiling Planks, and Ceiling Panels. The Ceiling Tiles are 12 inch square mineral fiber, and are applied directly to the ceiling. Ceiling Planks are made from wood laminate or mineral fiber. Ceiling Panels are 2ft by 2ft or 2ft by 4ft. Armstrong makes a wide range of patterned, smooth, and textured ceiling panels. The Armstrong website contains an online Ceiling Selector, and a Material Estimator, into which you can input your room's dimensions.

Armstrong World Industries is a leading international manufacturer of ceilings, including ceiling tiles, floors, and cabinets. Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Armstrong operates 36 plants in 9 countries, and has over 10,000 employees worldwide. In 2009 it had sales of about $2.8 billion.

OTHER PRODUCTS RELATED TO CEILING TILES

You may also like to visit our USA product guides on: acoustic ceiling tiles, ceiling panels, crown moldings, drop ceilings, and suspended ceilings.

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Ceiling Product Guides: Acoustic Ceiling Tiles, Ceiling Panels, Crown Moldings, Drop Ceilings, Suspended Ceilings, Tin Ceilings.

Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

Publisher: Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of recommended construction websites, published by Extonet Ltd. It is financed only by Google advertising; no payment is received from included websites.