Suspended Ceiling Solutions Performance
All of our suspended ceiling solutions have distinctive performance attributes. Learn more about which are most important for your project.
Over 100 years of experience in meeting project requirements
Zentia is the UK’s leading manufacturer of complete ceiling solutions. Evolved from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, we’ve spent decades helping architects and designers identify the technical performance attributes that really matter to them so they can specify the right suspended ceiling solutions for their projects.
ACOUSTICS
Sound absorption or sound attenuation?
You’ve heard a lot about sound absorption, but how much do you know about sound attenuation?
Sound absorption
Useful in open plan spaces to reduce background noise and improve working conditions.
Sound attenuation
Best for small adjacent rooms, sound waves pass through the ceiling tile into the soffit.
Balanced acoustics
Suitable for many spaces that serve a variety of purposes.
FIRE
Fully fire tested ceiling solutions
Offering 30 or 60 minutes of structural fire protection, Zentia ceiling solutions are fully tested to meet UK and Republic of Ireland regulations.
Building Regulations Class 0
Zentia ceiling solutions achieve Eurofins B-s2, d3 and meet Building Regulations Class 0 requirements.
Mezzanine DL 100
A specialist ceiling tile for mezzanine floors that provides 60 minutes of fire resistance at 100% design load.
Metal clips for added strength
Use Zentia’s mineral ceiling tiles with metal clips to prevent movement under gaseous fire protection systems.
SUSTAINABILITY
Balanced acoustics for smaller spaces
We all need to build for a better future. Our sustainable ceiling solutions can help you do just that.
Recycled content, fully recyclable
Our mineral ceiling tiles and suspension grids contain up to 79% recycled material and are fully recyclable.
Environmental Product Declarations
Our EPDs show the environmental impact of our products.
Pinnacle Partner Recycling Scheme
We offer an off-cut recycling service to our Pinnacle Approved Partners, with returned product put back into the manufacturing process.
LIGHT REFLECTANCE
Brighter interiors for happier workplaces
High light reflectance ceiling tiles improve working conditions by bouncing light around interiors, making for a happier, healthier workplace.
Light reflectance up to 87%
Zentia ceiling tiles range from 72-87% light reflectance to help you customise your interior.
Reduce artificial light
Reduce the need for artificial light and cut energy bills.
Blue-white finish
Zentia’s white ceiling tiles have a blue-white finish for extra brightness.
HYGIENE
Antimicrobial ceiling solutions for healthcare settings
Antimicrobial tiles that can be washed and disinfected on a regular basis are ideal for hospitals and other healthcare environments.
Washable ceiling tiles
Mineral ceiling tiles like our Bioguard range can be washed regularly to help maintain hygiene standards.
Resistant to disinfectants
Bioguard Plain maintains its integrity under a vapourised hydrogen peroxide disinfection protocol.
Antimicrobial paint
For extra protection in areas that frequently need to consider infection control.
HUMIDITY RESISTANCE
Specialist suspended ceilings for high humidity interiors
Zentia’s range of humidity resistant ceiling tiles are ideal for commercial kitchens, spas, shower rooms, and other similar spaces.
Laminated surfaces
To repel dampness and water.
Tougher materials
Aquabloc is made of hydrated calcium silicate for 100% humidity resistance.
Maintain structural integrity
Our humidity resistant ceiling tiles don’t sag and deform in damp environments.
CLEAN ROOM
Ceilings to help control particle contamination
Specify a Zentia ceiling solution to help maintain standards in clean room environments.
Polyester film facing
Clean Room FL features a special polyester film facing for clean room performance.
ISO 5 and ISO 4 clean room classification
Zentia’s clean room ceiling solutions can be used in clean rooms with ISO 5 or ISO 4 classification in accordance with ISO 14644-1:1999.
Repels dust
Zentia’s clean room ceiling solutions repel dust for additional contamination control.
SCRATCH RESISTANCE
Durable ceiling tiles for more frequent handling
When you need regular access to the ceiling soffit, you need a ceiling tile that can stand up to more handling.
Reinforced scratch resistant surface
Ceiling tiles like Prestige are manufactured with frequent handling in mind.
Hard edge treatment
So that ceiling tiles are less likely to chip and spoil the look of your ceiling.
Vector edge for under-mounting
Ideal for ceilings with less height in the soffit, vector edged tiles can be mounted from below.
VOC EMISSIONS
Mineral ceiling tiles that contribute to air quality
Zentia’s low-VOC emitting ceiling tiles make a positive contribution to indoor air quality.
Low formaldehyde emissions
Zentia’s ceiling tiles are E1 classified, the best test result possible and exceeding the EU’s requirements on formaldehyde emissions.
Improved indoor air quality for higher productivity
Indoor air quality directly affects workplace productivity and employee wellbeing.
Green building scheme credits
Specify a Zentia ceiling tile and gain credits on building schemes like BREEAM, LEED and Ska.
CLEANABILITY
Ceiling tiles that can withstand regular cleaning
From healthcare settings to clean rooms, laboratories and commercial kitchens, some ceilings need more robust cleaning than others.
Resistant to disinfectants
Ceiling tiles like Bioguard and Clean Room FL are resistant to disinfectants.
Suitable for high pressure washing
Our Hygiene ceiling tile can be jet washed.
Cleanable with a rough sponge
Bioguard Acoustic can be cleaned regularly with a rough sponge.
SEISMIC
Seismic tested ceiling solutions
Get extra security for seismic resistance with our seismic ceiling solutions.
Ideal for earthquake zones
Engineered to withstand seismic effects using specifically designed elements.
Suitable for other building types that require additional protection
Additional protection for nuclear, defence, chemical and transport facilities.
ESR-1308 code compliant
ICC-ES recognises Zentia’s Seismic Rx Suspension Systems as seismic code compliant to meet ESR-1308.