Ceiling finishes are the visible elements, materials and applications applied to the upper surface of a room. The choice of finish can be changed depending on the rooms intended purpose.

Purpose of the room

• Washing: a finish that can withstand humidity

• Food preparation: a finish that is easy to clean

• Sleeping: a finish that can reduce sound levels

• Movement: a finish that is durable

Ceiling finish uses

• Reflect or diffuse light

• Absorb or reflect sound

• Reduce sound transmission

• Increase theermal insulation

Common types of ceiling finish

• Textured ceilings: conceal imperfections and absorb sound

  • Popcorn texture: sound absorbent

  • Knockdown texture: conceals imperfections

  • Smooth texture: simple and cost-effective

• Drywall ceilings: cost effective but not damp resistant

• Cement board ceilings: water and damp resistant

• Wood ceilings: sound absorbent and acoustic enhancing

• Glass ceilings: increase light but lose thermal insulation

  
  
  
  
  
  

Popcorn

Popcorn, knockdown and smooth ceiling finishes