Choosing a suspended ceiling affects how a space looks, what it costs and how easy it is to maintain for years.
Gypsum board
- Look: a continuous, smooth surface with a premium feel; allows multi-level designs and cove lighting.
- Maintenance: needs well-planned access panels to reach HVAC and electrical services.
- Best for: receptions, executive offices, villas and meeting rooms.
Metal and lay-in tile ceilings
- Look: a regular grid with a practical appearance.
- Maintenance: easy access anywhere above the ceiling by lifting a tile.
- Best for: large open offices, corridors, medical and technical facilities.
How we decide in practice
The answer is often a mix: gypsum board where the space needs character, lay-in tiles where maintenance is frequent. What matters is deciding early, in coordination with the MEP works.
