Ceiling systems
Saint-Gobain can provide a range of ceilings systems from simple plasterboard through to a range of decorative suspended ceilings and lay-in grid systems. These cover all building categories in both new-build and refurbishment and can satisfy the most exacting performance requirements.
Acoustic ceiling systems
Saint-Gobain is a world leader in innovative integrated acoustic suspended ceiling systems. It offers a wide range of standard systems and also develops bespoke solutions to meet specific design and performance needs. Ongoing research into the effects of noise in various situations and into different user groups has resulted in a comprehensive knowledge of acoustic requirements for all types of internal environments.
Saint-Gobain has specialist companies who can work with you to provide the solution you require. In the UK and Ireland these are:
- Ecophon
- British Gypsum (UK) and Gyproc (Ireland)
Ecophon
Ecophon is a leading supplier of sound absorbing ceilings and wall absorber systems. With expertise in CAD design, technical and on site support, an innovative approach is taken to acoustic requirements for all types of internal environments.
The Ecophon product range comprises various system families. All of these families have a number of systems which fulfil different demands with regard to performance characteristics, edge designs, sizes and surfaces. Each system family has its own specific features and has been developed to be ideal for particular areas, although they can also be suitable in other situations.
British Gypsum and Gyproc
The range of acoustic ceiling systems available are amongst the most versatile design aesthetic options on the market, whilst incorporating the unique environmental properties of natural gypsum. Our systems help to provide balanced solutions for projects where acoustic control is a consideration.
The British Gypsum range includes both lay-in grid tiles, planks and seamless boarded solutions and encompasses a wider choice than ever, from the popular vinyl-faced Gyprex range, the Casoprano tile range, to the Gyptone and Rigitone ranges, all with exciting patterns, designed to enhance even the most demanding interior environment.
Gyproc ceiling systems create flexibility in design and construction. The range of ceiling tiles, planks and boards have all of Gyproc's own unique strength and fire safety qualities a well as a natural mineral feel. In addition, each Gyproc system has distinctive characteristics that make it ideal for a particular environment. The result is a fresh and creative freedom for interior designers. Installers and users benefit as well, as installation is rapid and simple and enables easy access for the maintenance of services.
Five individual ranges of ceiling tiles/boards are available:
- Gyptone – Versatility
- Casoprano – Adaptable
- Gyprex – Clean and user friendly
- Rigitone – Design freedom
Integrated lighting systems
Ecophon is a leading supplier of sound absorbing ceilings and wall absorber systems. With expertise in CAD design, technical and on site support, an innovative approach is taken to acoustic requirements for all types of internal environments. The Ecophon product range comprises various system families. All of these families have a number of systems which fulfil different demands with regard to performance characteristics, edge designs, sizes and surfaces. Each system family has its own specific features and has been developed to be ideal for particular areas, although they can also be suitable in other situations.
Ecophon can provide solutions designed to achieve exciting lighting effects which are suitable for a number of room types.
Key products include:
- Ecophon Light Coffer and Illuminated Level Changes combine indirect lighting with a level change in the ceiling surface and can be used for several purposes.
- Ecophon Dot is a unique solution, inspired by the concepts of light and space to fulfil your visual and functional needs.
Ceiling finishing systems and decorative effects
Saint-Gobain’s range of decorative products let you create more than just stylish ceiling designs and add the perfect finish to any room.
A wide variety of decorative effects can be achieved quickly and simply using Gyproc accessories to enhance walls and ceilings, and to relieve flat runs of lining, joints and angles.
The range includes:
- Coving
- Texturing tools
- Decorative plaster mouldings
- Adhesives
- Textured finishes
- Smooth it
Companies specialising in ceiling finishing systems and decorative effects:
Artex
British Gypsum
Reinforcing fabrics
Saint-Gobain’s range of reinforcing fabrics made from textile glass, are designed to prevent cracking in a variety of external applications such as walls, flooring, roads, pavements etc. They can also be used in interior walls & ceilings.
Our open mesh fabrics will cope easily with the stresses caused by changes in climate as they are only subject to minimal expansion. This means they will prevent cracks forming in render, reinforcement layer or paint. They can also be used to bridge / cover any existing damage to a wall surface. Some fabrics play a vital role in ETICS (External Thermo Insulating Composite Systems). Other smooth fabrics can bridge cracks in walls and are suitable for a wide range of repair applications.
Special fabrics have been developed for building rehabilitation and for both new and repaired asphalt concrete pavements.
Via its Technical Fabrics business, Saint-Gobain can offer a wide range of reinforcement fabrics which provide an effective, customised solution for your application.