Floating Ceiling

AcouStick Floating Ceiling systems are resiliently suspended ceiling assemblies designed to decouple the finished ceiling from the structural slab above.

The system combines resilient isolation hangers, an absorptive cavity infill, and a sealed multi-layer board build-up to improve airborne and impact sound insulation between floors. The ceiling can be configured with gypsum board or acoustic board finishes, with an adjustable void to accommodate building services.

Why Choose Floating Ceiling Systems?

Structural Decoupling

Resilient hangers separate the ceiling structure from the slab above, helping reduce the direct transfer of structure-borne vibration and sound.

Improved Sound Insulation

The isolated ceiling assembly can significantly improve airborne and impact sound insulation when correctly integrated with the complete floor and ceiling construction.

Absorptive Cavity Infill

Fibreglass acoustic insulation within the ceiling cavity helps improve the acoustic performance of the isolated ceiling assembly.

Multi-Layer Board Construction

Multi-layer gypsum board or project-specific acoustic board can provide additional mass and contribute to improved sound insulation.

Adjustable Ceiling Drop

The ceiling void can be configured according to the required services, allowing space for mechanical, electrical, ventilation, and other building systems.

Engineered Complete System

The acoustic ceiling system is designed as a complete assembly, with the hanger type, cavity treatment, board build-up, and installation details selected according to project requirements.

How Does a Floating Ceiling Work?

A floating ceiling creates a resilient separation between the finished ceiling and the structural slab above.

Without isolation, vibration and sound from the floor above can transfer directly through the building structure into the space below. Resilient hangers interrupt this direct structural connection, while the cavity insulation and sealed board layers provide additional acoustic control.

Floor Above → Structural Slab → Resilient Isolation Hangers → Acoustic Cavity Infill → Multi-Layer Ceiling Board → Reduced Sound Transmission

The final acoustic performance depends on the hanger type, ceiling mass, cavity depth, insulation, structural slab, floor construction, installation quality, and complete floor-ceiling assembly.

Acoustic Performance

Our floating ceiling systems are designed to improve sound insulation by combining structural decoupling, cavity absorption, and additional ceiling mass.

Actual acoustic performance depends on the complete floor-ceiling construction, including the structural slab, floor build-up, isolation hangers, cavity depth, insulation, board layers, perimeter sealing, and installation method. Project-specific acoustic test data should be referenced where required.

Floating Ceiling Applications

Floating ceiling systems are suitable for spaces where high levels of sound insulation and structural isolation are required from the floor or space above.

Cinemas

Suitable for cinema environments where sound isolation between screening rooms and adjacent or occupied spaces is an important design requirement.

Recording & Music Studios

Can be incorporated into studio constructions where reducing airborne and structure-borne sound transmission is required.

Rehearsal Rooms

Suitable for rehearsal and music rooms where acoustic separation from adjacent spaces and floors is required.

Gymnasiums Over Occupied Spaces

The isolated ceiling can help reduce sound transmission from gymnasiums and other high-impact spaces to occupied areas below.

Hotels

Suitable for hotel rooms and other spaces where sound insulation between floors and occupied areas is important.

Hospitals

Can be incorporated into selected healthcare environments where separation from noise and vibration generated in spaces above is required.

Residential Units

Suitable for residential projects requiring enhanced ceiling sound isolation from apartments or occupied spaces above.

Technical Specifications

Isolation & Customisation

Our sound-insulating ceiling systems can be configured according to the structural, acoustic, architectural, and services requirements of the project.

Resilient Isolation

The ceiling can use resilient hangers incorporating spring or elastomeric isolation elements to decouple the ceiling assembly from the structure above.

Cavity Insulation

Fibreglass acoustic insulation is installed within the ceiling cavity to provide additional sound absorption and help improve the performance of the assembly.

Ceiling Board Build-Up

The ceiling can incorporate multi-layer gypsum board or a project-specific acoustic board build-up depending on the required acoustic and architectural performance.

Ceiling Void

The drop and cavity depth are project-specific and can be adjusted to accommodate:

• Mechanical services

• Electrical services

• Ventilation

• Lighting

• Other building systems

Complete System Design

Because the performance of an isolated ceiling depends on the interaction of multiple components, the system should be designed as a complete assembly rather than as an isolated ceiling component.

Floating Ceiling Price in Saudi Arabia

The cost of a floating ceiling depends on several factors, including:

• Required ceiling area

• Isolation hanger type

• Spring or elastomeric isolators

• Ceiling drop and cavity depth

• Fibreglass insulation specification

• Number of board layers

• Gypsum or acoustic board selection

• Building services within the ceiling void

• Installation requirements

• Required quantity

• Project-specific acoustic requirements

Because isolated ceiling systems are engineered according to the building and acoustic requirements, AcouStick provides project-based pricing for floating ceilings in Saudi Arabia.

Send us your ceiling area, structural drawings, required acoustic performance, ceiling drop, service requirements, or project details to receive a quotation based on your application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a floating ceiling?

A floating ceiling is an isolated ceiling system suspended from the structural slab using resilient hangers. The resilient connection decouples the ceiling from the structure and helps reduce sound and vibration transmission.

How does a floating ceiling provide sound insulation?

The resilient hangers reduce the direct structural connection between the ceiling and slab, while the cavity insulation and multi-layer ceiling boards provide additional acoustic control.

Is a floating ceiling the same as a suspended acoustic ceiling?

Not necessarily. A conventional suspended acoustic ceiling may primarily be designed for room sound absorption, while a floating ceiling is specifically designed with resilient isolation to improve sound insulation between the ceiling and the structure above.

What is the difference between a floating ceiling and a soundproof ceiling?

A soundproof ceiling is a general term for a ceiling assembly designed to reduce sound transmission. A floating ceiling achieves this through structural decoupling combined with cavity insulation and a sealed, mass-based ceiling construction.

What type of insulation is used in the ceiling cavity?

The specified cavity infill is fibreglass acoustic insulation, which helps improve the acoustic performance of the ceiling assembly.

What type of ceiling board is used?

The system can use multi-layer gypsum board, with the exact board build-up determined according to the project requirements.

How much ceiling drop is required?

The required drop or void is project specific and depends on the structural conditions, selected isolation system, ceiling construction, and building services that need to pass through the ceiling cavity.

Where can floating ceilings be used?

They can be used in cinemas, recording studios, rehearsal rooms, music rooms, gymnasiums over occupied spaces, hotels, hospitals, and residential units requiring enhanced sound separation.

How much does a floating ceiling cost in Saudi Arabia?

The price depends on the ceiling area, isolation system, cavity depth, insulation, board build-up, services, installation requirements, and project specifications. AcouStick provides project-specific pricing based on the complete ceiling assembly.

Need a Floating Ceiling for Your Project?

Send us your structural drawings, ceiling area, required acoustic performance, ceiling drop, service requirements, or project details and our acoustic engineering team can recommend a suitable sound insulation ceiling configuration and provide project-based pricing.

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