Mineral fiber ceiling tiles are produced pre-painted while gypsum ceiling tiles are produced either as pre-painted, laminated or plain. The lamination of gypsum tiles is made of PVC while aluminum foil can be laminated on the backside of the tile. PVC laminated tiles and pre-painted tiles do not need to be painted and thus the application speed will be increased.
In places where there is a possibility of vapor condensation and water drop formation on the back of the tile, such as the utility ducts or hot and humid locations, aluminum-laminated tiles are used. Plain tiles can be painted according to the user’s wish.
In terms of acoustic properties, ceiling tiles are produced in two types: plain (without sound absorption properties) and acoustic (with sound absorption propertise). Acoustic tiles are often used in spaces such as cinemas, amphitheaters, banks, department stores and offices. Acoustic tiles are produced in different categories of sound absorption tailored for different performance criteria.