Low building height with directly mounted ceilings
You should choose a direct-mounted ceiling when the underlying structure is stable, when you want to reduce airborne and impact noise, and when you do not have large installations that you want to conceal. A direct-mounted ceiling is a good choice when you want a low building height.
When you build a direct-mounted ceiling, the steel profiles are mounted directly onto the underlying structure. The underlying structure can consist of concrete, wood, or steel beams, for example. The type of direct-mounted ceiling you choose is based on your preferences, the requirements of the project, and the structural conditions.
Our direct-mount ceilings
Directly mounted ceiling (original)
With this type of ceiling, the steel profiles are mounted directly onto the existing substrate. The underlying structure can consist of concrete, wood, or steel beams, for example, and must be stable. In cases where the purpose of the ceiling is to improve the sound reduction of the joists, an acoustic profile or sound brackets are usually used in combination with traditional secondary profiles.
Directly mounted ceiling with PZ
PZ can be used for direct mounting on plasterboard or as a fixed suspension on concrete joists. The profile has a perforated flange for easy mounting on joists and pre-punched installation holes for cable routing. The design of PZ also provides good sound properties.
Directly mounted ceiling with sound brackets
When constructing a directly mounted ceiling with sound brackets, the steel profiles are mounted in spring-loaded sound brackets that are attached directly to the existing substrate. The sound brackets create a spring-loaded suspension that reduces both airborne and impact noise. The sound brackets are usually used in conjunction with hat profile S 25 or S 45, but are also available in a version suitable for 45–48 mm wooden battens.
Directly mounted ceiling with AP+
AP+ is a uniquely designed suspended ceiling profile with a built-in spring function. The profile is attached directly to the underlying structure, which must be stable and can consist of concrete, wood, or steel beams, for example. The profile is only 25 mm thick, resulting in a spring-loaded suspended ceiling with minimal construction height. The profile's spring-loaded function reduces both airborne and impact noise. AP+ can also be used on walls.
Designing sub-ceilings and suspended ceilings
General information about ceilings and suspended ceilings
Corrosivity
's suspension components are manufactured in DX51 z100 steel quality and the profiles in S250GD z100. This design,
corrosion class C1, is intended for indoor use.
EuroCeiling profiles and profiles for free-hanging ceilings can also be supplied in corrosion class C5 for use in more moisture-sensitive environments such as commercial kitchens, swimming pools, spa facilities, and even outdoors.
Disc cladding
The boards, usually plasterboard, are installed in one or more layers depending on the required fire and sound rating. When installing plasterboard in a single layer, crosswise installation should always be used where possible, as lengthwise installation often requires a smaller
s-distance between the profiles. For multi-layer covering, the boards should be offset to avoid general joints between the board layers. This is to achieve the highest possible density from a fire safety perspective. The outermost layer is installed crosswise to the profiles and with the short edge joints above it.
Environment
The components are registered and assessed in
Basta, Byggvarubedömningen, SundaHus, and Prodikt. For even lower climate impact, choose EuroCeiling in our Evolution environmental steel with more than 70% lowerCO2 emissions.
Exposure
When building ceilings and marking the position of pendants and profiles, it is usually best to start from the center of the room.
Corrosivity
EuroCeiling profiles are made of 0.6 mm thick sheet metal, which provides both a stable base and good screw fastening, and is also suitable for harder board materials such as fiber gypsum. Other ceiling profiles are made of 0.46 mm thick sheet metal.
Corrosivity
To achieve the required fire protection, plasterboard is usually used in
one or more layers, and in some cases also in combination with non-combustible mineral wool. Standard 12.5 mm plasterboard or 15 mm fire-resistant plasterboard is usually used. See our design instructions for more detailed information.