Water-resistant ceiling tiles haven’t been a readily available option… until now. Knauf AMF thermatex Aquatech ceiling tiles are a water-resistant ceiling panel. They are available in 1200 x 600 square edge format and fit in any 1200 x 600 exposed suspended ceiling grid systems. However, it’s worth noting, that an aluminium grid would be better […]
Plastering defects, what are they and how do we avoid them. I recently repaired a family members house of only around 8 years old. The joint tapes have released on every ceiling join with the builder going insolvent and left in the cold. I contacted the plasterboard manufacturer who immediately deflected any blame onto the […]
Suspended Ceiling Skylights certainly aren’t a new thing. So what’re the benefits? When should we consider using this option? Are there are disadvantages to this type of skylight? Let’s take a closer look. So what are the benefits? Well, firstly we have the benefit of more natural light. Natural light offers many advantages over artificial […]
AMF THERMATEX Mercure Tiles review AMF THERMATEX Mercure ceiling tiles are a painted, micro-perforated mineral wool ceiling tile, with excellent physical properties in fire resistance and acoustic performance. Not to mention Thermatex Mercure also provides a budget-conscious option with good acoustic performance. In addition, Thermatex Mercure tiles are versatile enough to be used anywhere. Retail […]
Mezzanine ceiling is the term used to describe a ceiling either above a “Mez” floor or suspended underneath it. A “Mez” floor is a great way to create more space. So why would one of these floors benefit from a ceiling? Air conditioning is the main reason people get a suspended ceiling. Reducing the volume […]
Autex Quietspace is a product I first encountered years ago in a private school project. Its bright and vivid colours attracted my attention initially. I remember thinking to myself, wow the kids would really love this colour scheme. Henceforth, let’s have look at what it is and where to use it. Where to use it […]
CSR Territory is an external cladding, which is waterproof, prefinished and above all looks, in my opinion, first class. CSR Designer Series is the previous name of the system. I was always a fan of Designer Series and Territory is CSR’s new re-branded version. New patterns and styles, same great product. Whilst I can pick […]
AMF Hera Design a closer look Wood panels are a dime a dozen these days, which means plenty of consumer choice. This is a good thing! Today I will be taking a closer looks at timber wall and ceiling products by AMF Hera Design. Being sustainable and looking good, wood has always been a popular […]
So what is a drop ceiling? You’ve heard of a drop ceiling, yeah? But what is it? You have most likely heard of it but not realised it’s basically another term for a suspended ceiling. Stretch ceilings, false ceilings, T Bar ceilings… all other common names used to described the same thing. It’s a ceiling […]
What’s in a name False ceiling is a name commonly given to a ceiling which hangs below a substrate. This can be either directly fixed or hung with suspension wires. Suspended ceiling is the most common name for a drop ceiling. Other names include, drop, stretch and T bar ceilings. So what’s the difference? The […]