Lay-on systems

Lay-on ceilings are a suspended-ceiling type made of panels placed on top of the carrier grid. The panels rest on the grid, generally with edges designed to sit on it. Lay-on ceilings offer advantages such as an attractive appearance and easy installation.

Technical data

Materials: Metal (aluminium/steel), mineral fibre, plasterboard or PVC
Panel sizes: 600×600 mm or 600×1200 mm
Surface finishes: Flat, perforated, patterned or painted

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Carrier grid system

Main runners: The long profiles that form the main structure of the ceiling, laid parallel to it.

Cross tees: Connected at right angles to the main runners to form the square or rectangular cells in which the panels sit.

Wall angles: Used at the wall edges to fix the carrier grid to the wall.

Ceiling panels

Materials: Metal (aluminium or steel), mineral fibre, plasterboard or PVC.

Sizes: Usually produced in standard 600×600 mm or 600×1200 mm modules.

Surface finishes: Flat, perforated, patterned or painted.

Advantages

Easy installation & removal — panels fit onto and lift off the grid easily for maintenance and access.
Aesthetic variety — a wide range of materials, colours and patterns.
Acoustic performance — acoustic panels provide sound insulation.
Fire resistance — fire-resistant materials raise fire safety.
Lighting & ventilation compatible — designs work with light fixtures and ventilation grilles.
Lightweight construction — light panels and carriers ease the load on the building.

Where it is used

Offices
Commercial buildings
Hospitals
Schools
Hotels

Installation

Preparation — the existing ceiling surface is cleaned and measured.
Wall angles — fitted to the wall edges.
Main runners — installed to suit the ceiling height.
Cross tees — connected at right angles to form the framework.
Placing the panels — panels are laid on top of the carrier grid.

Thanks to their flexible, functional construction, lay-on ceilings can be applied in many different spaces. With the right material and design choices, aesthetics and functionality go hand in hand.