Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

As a society, we are constantly looking to upgrade and improve our spaces, to ensure that they are practical, comfortable, and visually great. As a result, the demand for acoustic ceiling tiles has never been greater, as acoustical tiles help create a comfortable space to be in. Acoustic tiles, also known as acoustic panels and acoustic ceiling boards were traditionally an expensive luxury, but due to the demand of these tiles, manufacturers have begun manufacturing the ceiling tiles in larger quantities, which has brought their price down.

What Are Acoustic Ceiling Tiles?

Acoustic ceiling tiles are acoustical panels designed to absorb and reflect sound yet prevent sound from reverberating around a room. Acoustic tiles are usually made from either mineral fibre or glass wool based products, as these materials are dense and great at absorbing sound.

Acoustic ceiling tiles are designed to prevent sound reverberation, which makes rooms much more comfortable to the ear. Different manufacturers make them using these different materials and the performance fluctuates from brand to brand.

Where Should I Use Acoustic Ceiling Tiles?

Acoustic ceiling tiles should be used where atmosphere and sound quality are important, this could be such places as classrooms, or to help soundproof a ceiling that divides a flat from a shop below. For a quitter ceiling, use acoustic ceiling tiles today. Schools tend to be the largest user of acoustic ceiling tiles, as they want to ensure that all classrooms and teaching areas are of the best quality for learning, this includes the sound of the room being comfortable. Acoustic tiles absorb sound, making the sound travelling around a classroom less pitched and more comfortable, which in return increases focus as there are less distractions to be distracted by.

How Much Do Acoustic Ceiling Tiles Cost?

Acoustic ceiling tiles are usually dearer than standard ceiling tiles, but recent demand has meant they are being manufactured in larger numbers, meaning price drops are being seen with such brands such as Ecophon and Rockfon. Acoustic tiles tend to vary in prices from £8.00m2 all the way up to £46m2 such as the Ecophon Combison Duo.

Are Acoustic Ceiling Tiles Fireproof?

This would depend on a few factors: -

·         The brand of ceiling tile

·         What structure you are installing under

·         If you have matched the tile manufacturer with the grid manufacturer

·         If there is an existing fire certificate available from the manufacturer

Suspended ceiling fire ratings are only certified when a manufacturer has tested the tile and grid as a system. To achieve the result of the test, you must install it as per the manufactures test certificate, which would include using the specific ceiling tile and ceiling grid system.

What Is the Minimum Order For Acoustic Tiles?

Here at Ceiling-Grids.co.uk, we don’t have a minimum order on stocked products. For non-stocked products, we would be governed by the manufacturers minimum run.

From one box of ceiling tiles to five hundred boxes, we have you covered.