Drop ceiling panels are of relatively recent origin, since there was no need for this sort of suspended layer before the advent of indoor plumbing and electricity. However, once the basic design of a hanging grid and fitted tile was developed, this easy and affordable method of finishing a room became and still is popular for commercial and residential construction.
Once electricity, indoor plumbing, and central heating began to be installed in both existing buildings and new construction, the ceiling was determined to be the easiest place to utilize. At first, all wires, pipes, and ducts were exposed. You have probably seen old farmhouses with pipes running across the top of the kitchen and up the sides of staircases, painted to match the wall so they would not be too obvious.
Although it was easy to install, maintain, and repair wiring and plumbing that was wide open, the look was not attractive to customers, clients, or fussy housewives. When the dropped ceiling was invented, it instantly became popular. A hanging grid was developed, with the t-shaped one used today quickly becoming the standard. The first gypsum panels were replaced by ones made of mineral fibers, which were stronger and more easily mass produced.
The basic design was a series of tiles in regular rows, interspersed with fluorescent lighting panels whose covers fit in the grid. Over time, leaks would result in staining and sagging of the tiles, or a tile would break and a gaping hole would remain until another could be fit in the space. Function definitely triumphed over any sort of decorating sense.
Although the two by four size is still marketed, a two by two panel is also available. The mineral fiber tile is only one option among many, as manufacturers have developed styles that range from reproductions of antique sculpted or tin to modern innovations.
Do it yourself home and business owners also love drop ceiling panels, which are easy to install and a very affordable way to finish a room.
Once electricity, indoor plumbing, and central heating began to be installed in both existing buildings and new construction, the ceiling was determined to be the easiest place to utilize. At first, all wires, pipes, and ducts were exposed. You have probably seen old farmhouses with pipes running across the top of the kitchen and up the sides of staircases, painted to match the wall so they would not be too obvious.
Although it was easy to install, maintain, and repair wiring and plumbing that was wide open, the look was not attractive to customers, clients, or fussy housewives. When the dropped ceiling was invented, it instantly became popular. A hanging grid was developed, with the t-shaped one used today quickly becoming the standard. The first gypsum panels were replaced by ones made of mineral fibers, which were stronger and more easily mass produced.
The basic design was a series of tiles in regular rows, interspersed with fluorescent lighting panels whose covers fit in the grid. Over time, leaks would result in staining and sagging of the tiles, or a tile would break and a gaping hole would remain until another could be fit in the space. Function definitely triumphed over any sort of decorating sense.
Although the two by four size is still marketed, a two by two panel is also available. The mineral fiber tile is only one option among many, as manufacturers have developed styles that range from reproductions of antique sculpted or tin to modern innovations.
Do it yourself home and business owners also love drop ceiling panels, which are easy to install and a very affordable way to finish a room.
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