Elevate your space with the Zentia Aruba Acoustic Suspended Ceiling Tiles, formerly known as Dune eVo, designed to combine exceptional acoustic performance with a sleek, modern aesthetic. Whether you're renovating a workspace, a classroom, or a healthcare facility, these ceiling tiles provide the ideal balance of sound absorption and durability to create a comfortable, functional environment.
Ceiling Tiles with Superior Acoustic Performance
The Zentia Aruba Acoustic Ceiling Tiles are expertly engineered to provide outstanding sound management. With a Class C sound absorption rating (NRC 0.5) and a sound attenuation level of 34dB, these tiles effectively reduce background noise while maintaining clear sound transmission. This balanced acoustic performance makes them ideal for busy environments such as offices, classrooms, and healthcare facilities, where controlling noise levels without compromising communication is essential. Whether you're aiming to create a quieter workspace or enhance speech clarity in public areas, Zentia Aruba tiles offer the perfect solution for achieving an optimal acoustic atmosphere.
What are Acoustic Ceiling Tiles?
Acoustic ceiling tiles are engineered specifically to enhance sound control within a space by absorbing sound waves, thereby reducing echoes and reverberation. This makes them an essential component for environments where clear communication and sound quality are critical, such as offices, classrooms, and healthcare facilities. By minimising background noise and improving acoustics, these tiles create more comfortable and productive environments. Not only do they enhance speech clarity and privacy, but they also contribute to a peaceful atmosphere by reducing the noise distractions commonly found in busy commercial settings. Acoustic ceiling tiles are a versatile solution, improving both the functionality and comfort of any space.
The benefits of Acoustic Ceiling Tiles
Acoustic ceiling tiles like the Zentia Aruba offer a host of benefits:
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Noise Reduction: Perfect for open-plan offices, classrooms, and healthcare facilities.
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Aesthetic Appeal: The smooth, sanded surface provides a refined look.
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Durability: Scratch-resistant and easy to maintain, they offer long-lasting performance.
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Humidity Resistance: With a 95% humidity resistance rating, these tiles are well-suited to damp or moisture-prone environments.
Ideal applications of ceiling tiles
The Zentia Aruba Acoustic Suspended Ceiling Tiles are versatile and can be used across various environments:
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Offices and Workspaces: Reduces noise distractions for enhanced productivity.
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Healthcare Facilities: Helps create a calm atmosphere for patients and staff.
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Educational Institutions: Controls noise in classrooms, lecture halls, and study areas.
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Retail and Leisure Spaces: Provides a quiet, comfortable environment for customers and employees.
Why Choose Zentia Aruba Ceiling Tiles?
Zentia Aruba ceiling tiles stand out for several key reasons:
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Proven Reliability: Trusted by architects and installers throughout the UK, Zentia Aruba tiles are renowned for their consistent quality and dependability, making them a preferred choice for various projects.
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Easy Installation: These tiles are designed to seamlessly integrate with Zentia’s suspended ceiling grid systems, allowing for quick and hassle-free installation, saving both time and effort.
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Stylish Finish: Featuring a finely sanded surface, Aruba tiles provide an attractive, polished look that enhances the aesthetic appeal of any space, whether it's a modern office, educational setting, or commercial environment.
Environmentally Friendly Ceiling Tiles
Zentia Aruba ceiling tiles are crafted with sustainability in mind, containing up to 44% recycled content, including materials like recycled newspapers, starch, and calcite. Not only are these tiles made from eco-friendly components, but they are also fully recyclable, contributing to a reduced environmental footprint. In addition, Zentia Aruba tiles meet the Eurofins Indoor Air Comfort standards for low VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions, ensuring healthier indoor air quality. This combination of recycled content and low emissions makes these tiles an ideal choice for projects that prioritise sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Zentia Aruba Fire Safety and Technical Performance
The Zentia Aruba Acoustic Ceiling Tiles are designed with safety and durability in mind, meeting stringent fire and technical standards to ensure long-lasting, secure installations. Classified under the EN 13501-1 fire safety standard with a rating of A2-s1,d0, these tiles are engineered to resist fire spread and won’t significantly contribute to the fire load or growth in the event of a fire. This makes them a reliable choice for commercial and public spaces where safety is a top priority.
In addition to fire safety, Zentia Aruba tiles offer superior scratch resistance, maintaining their appearance in high-traffic areas. They are rated to withstand 95% relative humidity, ensuring they remain stable and warp-free, even in damp environments. This robust combination of fire safety, durability, and environmental resistance ensures that Zentia Aruba tiles not only enhance the acoustics of a space but also offer peace of mind and longevity in any installation.
Easy to Install Ceiling Tiles
Installing the Zentia Aruba Acoustic Suspended Ceiling Tiles is a quick and hassle-free process, ideal for both professionals and DIY enthusiasts. These tiles are designed to be easily inserted into a standard suspended ceiling grid, allowing for a smooth, flat finish that enhances the room's appearance. Their lightweight yet durable construction makes handling and positioning effortless, while their precise dimensions ensure they fit snugly within the grid. Once installed, the tiles remain securely in place without warping or sagging, even in environments with high humidity. This ensures a long-lasting, professional finish that maintains its acoustic and aesthetic qualities over time.
Ceiling Tiles Maintenance
Maintaining Zentia Aruba ceiling tiles is simple and hassle-free. Thanks to their scratch-resistant surface, these tiles can be easily cleaned using a damp sponge with mild detergent or a dry cloth for routine upkeep. Their durability ensures they maintain their fresh appearance even in high-traffic areas. Additionally, with a high humidity resistance rating of 95%, these tiles are ideal for challenging environments, such as bathrooms or kitchens, where moisture levels are elevated. This robust design guarantees that they continue to look great and perform optimally for years, offering long-lasting value and reliability.
In-depth Installation Instructions for Zentia Aruba Acoustic Suspended Ceiling Tiles
Tools You'll Need:
- Tape measure
- Spirit level
- Tin snips
- Pencil
- Pliers
- Power drill with masonry or timber drill bits (depending on ceiling construction)
- Sharp utility knife
- String line or laser level
- Safety gloves and glasses (for protection)
Materials You'll Need:
- Perimeter/wall trim
- Main tees (grid support beams)
- 1200mm and 600mm cross tees (depending on ceiling tile size)
- Suspension wire
- Brackets or wire hangers (depending on ceiling type)
- Zentia Aruba Acoustic Suspended Ceiling Tiles
Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Suspended Ceiling
Step 1: Planning and Measuring Your Ceiling Layout
Good planning is key to a clean, professional finish. Begin by measuring your room and drawing a scaled plan of the ceiling, considering the layout of the main and cross tees. A well-planned suspended ceiling ensures evenly spaced tiles with equal sizes around the border.
- Main tees should run perpendicular to the ceiling joists and spaced 1200mm apart.
- 1200mm cross tees should run across the main tees at 600mm intervals for 1200mm x 600mm tiles.
- If you're using 600mm x 600mm tiles, add 600mm cross tees between the 1200mm ones to form the grid.
- Mark the suspension points starting 400-600mm from the walls and then spaced every 1200mm along the main tees.
- If you’re planning to install ceiling lights, include their positions in your layout.
Step 2: Fix the Perimeter Trim
The perimeter trim, or edge trim, supports the grid system around the room. Set the trim at your chosen ceiling height and ensure that it is at least 100mm below the original ceiling for enough working space. If adding insulation or lighting, leave more space (200-300mm or more).
- Use a spirit level to mark a straight line at the ceiling height around the room’s perimeter.
- Fix the perimeter trim to the wall using appropriate screws for your wall type, spacing fixings about 350mm apart.
- Mitre the corners (cut at a 45-degree angle) for a neat, professional finish.
Step 3: Position the Suspension Points
Now, install suspension points where your grid will hang. These points support the main tees, preventing sagging.
- Mark suspension points in alignment with your layout. Each main tee should be supported at 1200mm intervals.
- Use brackets or wire hangers depending on the type of ceiling:
- Wire hangers for concrete ceilings
- Purlin clips for metal purlins
- Ceiling brackets for timber joists
- Cut suspension wire to the necessary length: the distance between the original and suspended ceiling plus an additional 300mm to allow for adjustments.
Step 4: Install the Main Tees
Once your perimeter and suspension points are in place, begin installing the main tees.
- If the room length exceeds the main tee length (usually 3.6m), connect two sections and cut to size.
- Position the first main tee on your 1200mm marks along the perimeter trim. Ensure it is straight using a laser level or string line.
- Secure the main tee at the other end, cutting it to fit snugly against the opposite wall’s trim.
- Use the slots along the main tee to insert cross tees later.
Step 5: Install the Cross Tees
Next, fit the cross tees into the main tees to form the grid.
- Insert the tabs of the 1200mm cross tees into the slots on the main tees at 600mm intervals.
- If using 600mm x 600mm tiles, insert 600mm cross tees into the 1200mm ones to form the smaller grid squares.
- Continue across the room, periodically placing a tile in the grid to help maintain its shape and prevent distortion.
- For the last cross tee against the wall, you may need to use tin snips to cut it to fit.
Step 6: Insert the Zentia Aruba Acoustic Ceiling Tiles
Now that the grid is complete, it’s time to insert the Zentia Aruba Acoustic Suspended Ceiling Tiles.
- Starting at one side of the room, tilt and slide each tile into the grid, then lower it into place.
- Cut tiles to fit along the edges of the room by measuring and marking the required size, then scoring with a utility knife.
Step 7: Add Insulation (Optional)
If adding insulation, now is the time to place it.
- Lay the insulation on top of each tile within the grid to increase the acoustic and thermal performance of the suspended ceiling.
Final Checks and Adjustments
Once all tiles are installed, inspect the ceiling for any misalignments or sagging. Ensure that the grid is level and all tiles fit securely in place.
Safety Tips:
- Wear safety gloves and glasses to protect yourself from sharp metal edges when cutting tees.
- Ensure your ladder or steps are stable and your work area is clear of obstructions.
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