Metal Strip Ceilings are preferred choice of ceiling material due to their durability and easy to maintain features. For building managers, metal strip ceiling surfaces are easy to clean and do not leave any stain after cleaning with water based cleaning agent. Sometimes, plain water is sufficient to clean the metal strip ceiling surface. Paint coatings on metal strip ceiling are also more long lasting compared to paint coating on plaster or wooden plank type ceilings. During cleaning on metal strip surfaces, paint coating do not come out easily as the metal surface is stable.
In addition, Metal Strip Ceilings are also preferred by building managers because metal strips can be removed and put back easily without any damage to the ceiling. Wooden planks are often nailed and plaster ceilings has to be cut and reinstall by plaster.
Metal ceilings also stronger in surviving direct impacts, for example in indoor sports arena , can be made to survive not only ball impact but the ongoing aggressive nature of the atmosphere. The strength and features of Metal ceilings do not only offer building owners a unique design option, but also an impressive high quality and durability from wear and tear.
The benefits of metal strip ceiling goes beyond just being strong and good looks. Buildings which require high level of hygiene such as food and pharmaceutical manufacturers must comply to international guidelines on hazard prevention which include preventing unnecessary foreign objects which are harmful to their consumers. Wooden planks are often good host for bacteria and other kinds of pest. In most cases, these wooden material has to be treated with pesticides before ceiling installation. Plaster ceiling are fragile over time and could drop dusts. Metal Strip Ceilings on the other hand is highly stable and very suitable for clean room conditions. In fact, metal ceiling are a must in such facilities. Whether in food production areas, laboratories or hospitals, metal ceilings continually fulfil the highest hygiene and clean room requirements. The importance of regular cleaning and hygiene can be seen in sensitive areas within hospitals where the spread of dangerous pathogens and the creation of healthy room climates must be ensured.
Metal ceilings fulfil these challenges to a high degree. Their smooth surface finish enables ease of cleaning and the material absorbs neither moisture nor dirt. In addition to this, metal ceilings exhibit good resistance to a variety of cleaning agents and disinfections. Special coatings are available to actively oppose the spread of germs and bacteria, for example between cleaning.
Metal suspended ceilings are free from toxic substances and harmful particles
Metal ceilings are particularly suited to interior climate control thanks to the good thermal conductivity of metal.
Metal ceilings help in general with the prevention and restriction of fire damage in practice and can be implemented as "non-combustible" or "fire resistant".
The surface finish is and remains the most obvious feature of a ceiling. Thanks to specially developed technology, there are a wide variety of possible finishes to leave a lasting impression. As standard, metal ceilings are powder coated with a uniform colour. Modern techniques enable this “non-combustible” powder coating to be applied to the ceiling tile, not only in all colours imaginable, but also motifs, wood-look finishes or with abstract designs. Alternatively, these effects can also be achieved by applying a foil coating. In addition to this, there is also the possibility to influence the optic and performance of a metal ceiling through certain processes, such as anodising.
Furthermore, special coatings according to the application offer an individual focus. Anti-bacterial coatings are available especially for areas with increased hygiene requirements, which actively fight to help prevent the spread of bacteria and germs. Resistant coatings have also been developed that enable easy removal of graffiti and similar hard to remove marks, which are extremely popular in public places. These coatings are also suitable for external use and are weather and fade resistant.