A suspended ceiling, otherwise known as a dropped ceiling, typically takes the form of a grid of aluminum supports with rectangular or square tiles positioned in between, which is hung below the roof or floor above to provide a space for ventilation, cables and plumbing, and to produce an appealing appearance without apparent clutter.

The suspended ceiling was invented in 1958 by an American called Donald Brown and it has altered little since that time. Suspended ceilings are hardly ever seen in domestic situations, but are usually encountered in office and commercial settings where property construction methods are different and a lot of utilities such as air conditioning, public address systems and fire detection are utilised.

Suspended ceiling systems usually are not without down sides, nevertheless, and may become unsightly after some years of installation. Regularly, the panels may become discoloured due to tobacco smoke or rain water loss. Panels can sag downwards, or repeated removal and reinstallation for maintenance can result in the edges and corners of the tiles becoming broken. When the layout of the space requires modification, suspended ceilings can be revised to go well with the new layout but it’s often carried out amateurishly by basic trades-people and can result in a inadequate visual appeal. In wet conditions such as swimming pools, mold can become a difficulty if allowed to remain without treatment.
Stretch ceilings can be a new invention which may be a superior option to suspended ceilings on many occasions.

A stretch ceiling is a PVC sheet that is anchored at all sides to the walls and put under tension so that it becomes flat. A stretch ceiling has several of the benefits of a suspended ceiling, in terms of masking unsightly roof supports or aged plasterwork, but provides a more appealing finish and tidier installation all around columns and other unusual features. The ceiling may also be curved or arched to make the most of the room available, and can be offered in a assortment of shades or perhaps lit from above by coloured lights. They are also resistant to mold and mildew because water merely flows off them, which makes them proper for use in humid conditions.
Stretch ceilings are an appealing contemporary alternative to conventional suspended ceilings and they are increasing in popularity.