Product Description

As sound energy strikes a surface, it is reflected, transmitted or absorbed, depending on surface properties. The installation of acoustical ceilings can deaden reverberating noise and help block sound transmission to other areas.

Armstrong offers a variety of acoustic ceiling product lines to reduce noise transmission within office, education, healthcare, hospitality/retail and transportation facilities. Designed for use in suspended ceilings, tile ceilings, panel and plank ceilings, Armstrong acoustic ceiling products are available in high performance fiberglass for open plan designs, and in high performance mineral fiber for closed plan designs. Microperforated steel panels are also available and are ideal for linear systems, canopies and clouds. For memorable visual impact, the use of special curved grid systems enables the creation of innovative suspended hills, valleys, vaults and sweeping waves.

Offered in an assortment of sizes, styles, textures, patterns, border treatments and colors according to product, Acoustic Ceilings from Armstrong can be used not only to control noise, but also to define and accentuate spaces and create environments that range from the serene to the dramatic. Armstrong product lines are available to meet virtually any budget.

Appearance

• Textures - Available in fine, smooth, medium and coarse textures, according to product
• Pattern types - Offered in nondirectional, scored, paneled, themed carved visuals, scored geometric, dimensional sculptured visuals, vinyl faced, etched, variable and monolithic plank patterns, according to product
• Borders - Available in classic and contemporary angled, beveled, beaded, chamfered, square, vector and shiplap designs, depending on product
• Colors - Most tile/panel ceilings are offered in white, with other products offered in a variety of standard and custom colors. Fabric coverings are also available, and an assortment of wood finishes is offered with some steel products

Performance

• Durability features include scratch resistance, soil resistance, washability, scrubability and/or impact resistance, according to product
• Noise Reduction Coefficients (NRC) range from 0.55 - 1.00, according to product
• Ceiling Attenuation Class (CAC) ratings range from 26 - 40, according to product
• Articulation Class (AC) ratings range from 180 - 190, according to product
• Light reflectance ratings range from 0.61 - 0.90, according to product

Applications

Specific applications suitable for acoustic ceiling installation include:

• Office - Administrative offices, computer rooms, conference rooms, lobbies and reception areas
• Education - Auditoriums, classrooms, hallways and music/band rooms
• Healthcare - Clean rooms, emergency rooms, gymnasiums, health club, indoor pool areas, laboratories, locker rooms, MRI rooms, patient rooms, restrooms, lobbies and hallways
• Hospitality/Retail - Libraries, restaurants, retail stores, grocery stores, bars and theaters
• Miscellaneous - Corridors, exterior soffits, kitchens and utility rooms
• Transportation - Airports, bus stations, indoor parking garages and train stations

Features, Advantages

• General application, special performance, accent and custom products are available
• Most products include a 30 year guarantee against mold, mildew and bacterial and/or visible sag
• Fire resistive or Class A fire resistance according to product
• Low or no added VOC formaldehyde
• Many products contribute points toward LEED® project certification
• Recycled content; recyclable through the Armstrong ceiling recycling program