What are the Types of Ceiling Tiles?

Ceiling tiles or ceiling panels are lightweight tiles that are used to cover the ceilings of buildings. They add beauty and improve the aesthetics of the room. They also provide thermal insulation and improved acoustics to the space. 

Ceiling tiles are small pieces of ceramic that are glued onto the underside of a roof. They're used to provide an attractive finish for ceilings, and also to prevent water damage. Ceiling tiles can be metal, aluminum, vinyl, or fiber tiles based on the material, the cost of which hence varies with the type of ceiling. 

Types of Ceiling Tiles

The global ceiling tiles market was at valued USD 14.8 billion in 2014 and is expected to grow up to USD 30 billion by 2020. 

The ceiling tiles are classified into two types based on the product material and the type of application. Based on the type of material, the major types of ceiling tiles available in the market are:

1. Aluminum ceiling tiles
2. Gypsum ceiling tiles
3. Mineral fiber ceiling tiles
4. PVC ceiling tiles
5. Vinyl ceiling tiles

Type of Ceiling Tile	Features	Cost of Aluminum
Aluminum ceiling tile	A type of metal ceiling. It can use a lay-in or lay-on ceiling system for installation. Available size: 300 x 600mm / 600 x 600mm / 600 x 1200mm Popular Thickness: 0.6mm / 0.7mm / 0.8mm Available in different finishes and perforations.	5 - 15$ per square meter
Mineral Fiber Ceiling Tiles/ Fiberglass ceiling/Acoustic ceiling tiles	These are tiles made from the combination of glass, wool, and slag fibers. Available thickness: 12, 14 , 15, 18 & 20mm	$1.80-$2.20/ Square Meter
Gypsum ceiling tiles	Made from gypsum, the main component of drywall and plasterboards.  Thickness:  8, 9 & 12mm Popular size: 593x593mm & 593x1193mm (metric) 603x603mm & 603x1213mm (imperial)	Inexpensive $ 0.82-1.08
Wood Ceiling Tiles	Made from MDF with a wooden veneer.	Vary based on the type of wood used for ceiling.
PVC ceiling tiles	PVC ceiling tiles are made from plastic. Affordable compared to other ceiling tiles.	1 $ to 4 $ per square feet

Ceiling tiles are commonly used for residential, commercial, and industrial applications, mainly for hotels, hospitals, offices, stores, etc.

North America and Europe are the leading manufacturers of ceiling tiles, and NA conquers more than a third share of the total consumption. 

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