What is Aluminium Grid Ceiling and Why Do We Use Them?

With the development of society, there are more and more types of building decoration materials in the market. Therefore, when decorating ceilings, aluminum ceiling, as a new type of decoration material, has also received attention from the market and the public.

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Aluminum ceiling is a ceiling partition decoration material that facilitates air circulation, exhaust, and heat dissipation. It is mainly used in various residential, office buildings, shopping malls, airports, and other buildings, and is widely used in daily life.

1. Grid ceiling, the grid ceiling adopts aluminum grid interlocking combination, and the top of the main and auxiliary bones of the grid ceiling is inward folded to improve the firmness of the bone bars. The main and auxiliary bone bars can also be trimmed on site to meet the needs of different sites, and the trimmed thigh bars can also be used in conjunction with each other.

2. Aluminum square tube, aluminum square tube is mostly used in concealed engineering and public places with dense pedestrian flow. Aluminum square tube facilitates air circulation, exhaust, and heat dissipation, can distribute light evenly, and make the space spacious and clear. Aluminum square tube is generally suitable for development places such as subways, high-speed railway stations, stations, airports, shopping malls, etc. Aluminum square tube is a type of perforated long strip scraper, which is composed of aluminum square tubes arranged at different distances and is suspended on the keel using long strip boards, Hides the keel system visually.

3. Aluminum buckle panel. The ceiling structure of aluminum buckle plate is relatively tight and has good waterproofing. The installation structure is an A-shaped keel or triangular keel internal buckle structure, which has strong sealing and waterproofing properties. It is suitable for indoor decoration and widely used in ceiling ceilings, but its plasticity is not high and its shape is relatively simple.

4. Aluminum hanging pieces, aluminum hanging pieces have a relatively developed perspective, clear lines, clear layers, and the installation effect is also in the style of modern art. The colors of aluminum hanging piece ceilings are also quite diverse, and wood grain is now popular in the market.

5. Hooking panel, which is simple and stable, can be concealed from the ceiling, and is easy to install and disassemble. The surface of the aluminum veneer panel is relatively flat, and the panels are spliced and folded together in an orderly manner through the keel. The edges of the panels are designed with hooks, which can control the mobility between the panels and ensure a tighter gap.

Ceilings that used to be simply a structural element have been thrust into the spotlight with the rise of aluminum ceiling systems. Designs that could only be imagined previously are now a reality, and today's aluminum ceiling systems offer unparalleled flexibility and customization for your project. 

Featuring customizable components for quick and easy installation, the modern drop ceiling creates convenience and peace of mind in any space.

Benefits of Aluminum Ceiling Systems

These 9 reasons to choose an aluminum ceiling system are sure to inspire and excite.

1. Customizable Components 

'Diagram of Components' Featuring: Vapor® Cluster by Arktura

Aluminum ceiling systems come with a range of customizable components that allow you to perfectly tailor the ceiling to your space. This illustration shows the various components of an aluminum ceiling system. Customization options include integrated InLine LED lighting, LED backlighting, and a frosted or Soft Sound acoustic backer. 

The aluminum ceiling panels, such as the Vapor® Cluster pictured here, use a torsion spring system that allows them to be quickly installed in the torsion grid. This also means that there is easy access to structural components and building integrations in the ceiling. 

2. Convenient Access to Infrastructure

'Ceiling Access Detail' Featuring: Trace® Straight by Arktura

Much of a drop ceiling's appeal is the ability to access infrastructure elements that are in the space between the structural ceiling and the drop ceiling. An aluminum ceiling system, like Trace® Straight, makes this access even more convenient.

The torsion spring panels are easily removed from the torsion grid to reveal the interior workings of the ceiling. With this ease of access, repairing wires, fixing a plumbing leak or servicing the HVAC system becomes less stressful.

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3. Easy Installation

'Airport Terminal Lounge' Featuring: Particle' Phase by Arktura

Aluminum ceiling grids are often used in large spaces since they are fast and easy to install. The quick torsion spring attachment is used across standard ceiling grid systems to provide unparalleled convenience. This means that rather than waiting for a traditional drywall ceiling to be completed, you'll be able to complete new construction or renovations faster. All while incorporating functional elements like lighting, fire safety, and hvac.

4. Beyond Preconfigured Options

'Stanford Home of Champions' San Jose, CA, Advent Companies, Featuring Vapor® Graphic Perf® by Arktura

Each of Arktura's aluminum ceiling systems is customizable to your particular project's specifications. Powder-coated aluminum torsion spring panels are available in a variety of colors and can be paired with Soft Sound® backers to increase acoustic comfort. InLine or integrated backlighting can add a much needed glow to spaces that need to be brightened up. Plus, our library of patterns is sure to make all your design dreams come true. Want to push beyond preconfigured options? Explore our Vapor Graphic Perf® and Graphic Perf® Solutions offerings.

5. Easy to Repair or Replace

'Timberland' Stratham, NH, IA Interior Architects, Robert Benson Photography, Featuring: Delta Drop® by Arktura

In the event of a water leak or other damage either to the aluminum ceiling system or the building elements housed above it, repairs and replacements are quick and easy. 

If a panel is damaged, it can be switched out with a new one without disrupting the rest of the design. The same goes for a frosted or acoustic Soft Sound® backer. If it's a simple matter of needing to clean up a water leak, the aluminum ceiling panels can be removed and cleaned before being replaced.

6. Perfect for Outdoor Applications

'Elmer A Knopf Learning Center' Flint, MI, Stantec ' Berkley MI, Jason Keen (Photographer), Featuring: Vapor® Pixel by Arktura

An aluminum ceiling grid system is perfect for both indoor and outdoor applications. Outside, whether used in a breezeway or entrance, it makes a beautiful and functional statement. Backlighting or InLine lighting can be integrated to help light the area in an aesthetically pleasing way that keeps the focus on the design.

7. Flexible Installation

'Quiet Library' Featuring: Vapor® Sky by Arktura

Aluminum ceiling grids can of course be installed on ceilings, but they can also be installed on walls using our Vertika' channel system. This flexibility allows you to take your design anywhere you want it to go, seamlessly joining walls and ceilings. 

8. Upgrade Without a Full Renovation

'Exact Sciences Innovation Laboratory' Deerfield, WI, Potter Lawson ' Madison, Mike Rebholz (Photographer), Featuring: Delta Drop® by Arktura

Since an aluminum ceiling grid can be installed below an existing ceiling, it can be used to upgrade your space without having to complete a full renovation. Whether you're concealing wires, plumbing or ductwork, or hiding an unsightly or boring drywall ceiling, the flexibility of an aluminum ceiling system allows you to design without restrictions.

9. Acoustic Comfort

'Colorful Open Office' Featuring: Trace® Slant by Arktura

Perforated aluminum ceiling systems accommodate seamless integration of acoustically performative Soft Sound® backers, available in a variety of colors, to complement your design and reduce and control reverberations. The end result is a quieter space offering enhanced comfort for all residents and visitors.

Upgrade Your Space With an Aluminum Ceiling System

With Arktura's library of multifaceted, powder-coated aluminum ceiling systems, upgrading your design has never been easier. They can provide benefits ranging from easy access to structural elements, to a fully customized design, working with our panels will allow you unparalleled flexibility.