A suspended ceiling, or dropped ceiling, typically takes the shape of a grid of aluminum supports with square or rectangular tiles positioned in between, which is suspended below the roof or next floor to give an area for HVAC, cables and plumbing, and to produce an appealing look and feel without apparent clutter.

The suspended ceiling was conceived in 1958 by an American called Donald Brown and has changed little since. Suspended ceilings are infrequently found in domestic situations, yet are often found in business office and industrial settings where building construction techniques are different and a lot of services including air-con, loudspeakers and fire detection are in use.

Suspended ceilings aren’t without negative aspects, however, and may grow to be aesthetically displeasing after a number of years of installation. Frequently, the panels can become discoloured because of cigarette smoke or water loss. Panels can bulge down, or repetitive taking out and replacement for maintenance may end up in the edges and corners of the panels becoming broken. If the layout of the space needs changes, suspended ceilings may be changed to suit the new design but this really is frequently carried out amateurishly by basic building contractors and may end up in a poor look and feel. In damp conditions including pools, mildew may become a concern if eventually left without treatment.
Stretch ceilings are really a new advancement which can be a superior option to suspended ceilings in many cases.

A stretch ceiling is a PVC sheet which is attached at all sides to the walls and placed under tension so that it will become flat. A stretch ceiling has several of the advantages of a suspended ceiling, in terms of covering up aesthetically displeasing roof beams or old plaster, but gives you a more eye-catching finish and tidier installation around pillars and other unusual features. The ceiling could also be arched or curved to take advantage of the space available, and may be supplied in a wide variety of colours or even illuminated from behind by coloured lighting effects. They’re also resistant to mildew and mold because water merely runs off them, which makes them suitable for use in humid conditions.
Stretch ceilings are an interesting modern substitute to traditional suspended ceilings and they are increasing in popularity.

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