1. Finish Ceilings & Floors Interior Ceiling @ the Venetian Hotel (Las Vegas)
2. Functions of Finish Ceilingsg Visual - color, texture, pattern, shape Control diffusion of:Control diffusion of: light soundsound Conceal MEP Accommodate: lights diffusersAccommodate: lights, diffusers, communication, sprinkler May assist withMay assist with fire resistance distribution / return of HVAC IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN distribution / return of HVAC
3. Types of Ceilingsyp g Exposed Structural & MEP Tightly Attached S d dSuspended InterstitialInterstitial IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN
4. Exposedp Exposed Structure & MEP Industrial, warehouse, Industrial, warehouse, Economy & ease of maintenance Timber, trusses, etc. Often for appearance Flat Plate, PC plank (HC) Painted - hotels & apartmentsp Minimal MEP services in ceiling Economy and reduces story height IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN
5. Exposed Structure Ceiling Joint Preparation for Sprayed on Textured Ceiling IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Textured Ceiling
6. IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Exposed Timber & MEP Services @ a Ski Lodge
7. Tightly Attachedg y Attached directly to joists or slabs Special arrangements / accommodations for:Special arrangements / accommodations for: Structural members (beams, girders) MEP systemsMEP systems IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN
8. Suspended Ceilingsp g Suspended from the Structure Generally by wires M t i l d ll l fib ( i )Materials: drywall, plaster, fibrous (acoustic) StructureStructure Support Ceiling Support Wires Plenum space for ducts, pipes, conduit ... Suspended Ceiling Drywall , p p , Support System Metal Framing IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN y Plaster Acoustic (incombustible fibers) g Furring Channels Metal Grid
9. IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Suspended Plaster Ceiling (note the delamination of the finish coat)
10. Acoustic Lay-in Panels Exposed Metal GridExposed Metal Grid 2x2 or 2x4 Lay-in Panels MEP sized to fit grid or IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN g cut into the acoustic tile Economical
11. Acoustical Ceiling Grid Systemsg y Difficult to access Main Runners Provide Main Ceiling Support Cross Tees I t di t S tProvide Main Ceiling Support Generally 4 o.c. Attached to Hangers Intermediate Support Rest/ attach to Mains Spacing depends on tileg Additional hangers may be required to support MEP loads Spacing depends on tile Wall Angle Attaches to wall IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Attaches to wall
12. Recessed Grid (also can be Flush, ) C ili d li h i klCeiling mounted - lights, sprinkler, smoke detector, communication Multiple Tile Finishes AvailableMultiple Tile Finishes Available IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Diffuser sized 2x2
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14. C S t G id P fil IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Common Support Grid Profile
15. Suspended Ceiling used as a Fire Resistant Membrane Combination Light/Diffuser The Integrity g The Integrity of the Fire Resistant Rating Must be Maintained at the C ili P t ti IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Ceiling Penetrations
16. IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Suspended Acoustic Ceiling with a Gypsum Fire Ceiling Above
17. Interstitial CeilingsInterstitial Ceilings Common with elaborate MEP systems Hospitals & laboratoriesHospitals & laboratories Purpose: Accommodate extensive MEP systemsAccommodate extensive MEP systems Provide access for maintenance & updating servicesservices IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN
18. Under-floor Services Di t ib ti f l t i l / i tiDistribution of electrical /communications Methods Conduit Cellular Raceways Cellular Decking Raised Flooring IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN
19. U d fl El t i l S i IMT-3 SCHOOL OF INTERIOR DESIGN Under-floor Electrical Services Placed in the concrete slab