Sunday, September 1, 2013

Why You Should Pick Drop Ceiling Panels

Why You Should Pick Drop Ceiling Panels

By Gloria Mason


Drop ceiling panels are an excellent choice for hiding unsightly cables and wiring that are run along the ceiling. Typically these wires are hidden in roof space during initial construction, but when additions are made later another method of hiding then has to be used. The panels are simple to install and upkeep is minimal, making them the perfect choice for good visual appeal in home and office settings. They are also affordable and widely available, which only serves to add to their appeal for the choice in many different buildings.

You will most often see these panels in office buildings, but some homeowners do use them as well. Usually they are simple in design with only a few standard color and texture options available to choose from. This makes them very easy items to replace since they can be found so easily. Most hardware and building supply stores carry every standard option available, which eliminates the need for pricey special ordering during replacement.

When the hidden wires need to be accessed, simply push up on a panel to lift it and slide it over to the side. When you are finished repairing the wiring, slide the panel back in to it's place. Once it has been put back in it's place, no one will every know it has to be moved. Other ceiling options are much harder to move in order to access the wires they are hiding and covering up the fact that you have to remove a section is even more difficult.

Even if extensive repairs to wiring needs to take place, the pieces are just as easy to remove in large quantities as well. A whole room of them can be taken down, exposing all of the wiring, within minutes. This accessibility makes large jobs to wiring much easier to accomplish.

When used in homes, owners usually choose these panels for their functionality while still getting some visual appeal. Homeowners use them in skylights, overhead lighting arrangements and even bathrooms. They can be joined to ceiling lights with easy and installed at the exact same time, which allows easy access to remain.

Although this type of panel is typically very plain and simple, you can choose to have them designed differently. Both stone and wooden effects can be applied, as well as a variety of other textures than what standard availability provides. Design possibilities are vast if you choose to have them custom designed.

By using metal tiles and alternating them with the panels you can achieve a very modern look in homes and offices. The look is very sterile and is often a choice for hospitals and medical clinics that want that clean visual appeal. Some homeowners have also been able to incorporate the same pattern into their homes with great success as well.

Drop ceiling panels are not an elegant choice, but they are practical and easy to find while still providing some visual appeal that can work in many different settings. They require very little maintenance and rarely need to be replaced. These qualities are what makes them a functional and highly serviceable choice for many people.




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