Ceiling applications
Plastic ceiling: Structure, classification, advantages and disadvantages, price list, top beautiful models
Plastic ceiling (plastic ceiling) is a type of false ceiling whose main components are PVC, SPC, ABS, PU plastic. The product is used to replace wooden ceilings, aluminum ceilings, plaster ceilings for interior spaces such as living rooms, kitchens, cafes, shops, or for outdoor spaces such as porch ceilings.
Plastic ceilings are classified according to 3 main criteria: By installation method (dropped ceiling, recessed ceiling), by surface (pattern, stone grain, wood grain), by space (interior, exterior). Of which, PVC ceilings account for about 60% of the market share due to their water resistance, insulation and safety for health.
In terms of cost, plastic ceilings are 20-30% cheaper than other types of ceilings. In terms of technical characteristics, plastic ceilings are lightweight (4.4-6.8kg/m²) and 100% resistant to moisture and termites. In terms of aesthetics, the product has a variety of designs with wood grain, cement grain, monochrome grain and patterns. However, the ability to simulate natural materials is only about 70-80%.
The price of plastic ceiling panels ranges from 29.000 - 199.000 VND/meter depending on type and size (material price does not include installation and accessories) updated in January 1.
Based on data from WriterZen on January 3, 1, with an average of 2025 searches per month for the keyword “plastic ceiling”, it is clear that users are significantly interested in this ceiling paneling trend.
What is the structure of plastic ceiling?
Plastic ceilings include a skeleton system and plastic ceiling panels. Common plastic ceiling skeletons are square iron skeletons, galvanized square iron frames, plastic beams, etc. Plastic ceiling panels are made of PVC, SPC, ABS, PU plastic powder, calcium powder, stone powder and additives.
How many types of plastic ceilings / plastic backdrops are there?
Plastic ceilings are becoming a popular choice for many interior spaces. Below are some popular types of plastic ceilings that customers may be interested in.
By installation
Based on the installation method, ceilings are divided into the following two main types.
- Suspended plastic ceiling (suspended ceiling): This is a type of plastic ceiling designed with exposed skeleton at low cost, very suitable for level 4 ceilings, hospital ceilings, and school ceilings.
- Concealed plastic ceiling: This is a ceiling style designed to cover the frame, there are many styles such as 1-level, 2-level or 3-level recessed ceilings. Brings diversity and innovation to the ceiling, suitable for level 4 ceilings, tube houses, and villas.
According to the surface
According to the surface, plastic ceilings are divided into 4 popular types: patterned ceilings, stone-patterned ceilings, wood-patterned ceilings and monochrome ceilings.
- Patterned plastic ceiling: Possessing an impressive surface with decorative patterns such as flowers, leaves, geometry, 3D shapes, etc., contributing to creating a prominent highlight for the space.
- Plastic stone ceiling: Reproduces the beauty of Marble and natural stone up to 80% but with light weight, quick construction, and reasonable price.
- Wood plastic ceiling: Capable of simulating 70 - 80% of the beauty of natural wood grain, waterproof, no need to worry about termites.
- Monochrome plastic ceiling: Usually has neutral tones such as white, cream, gray, etc. suitable for many interior styles, especially minimalist and modern styles.
By space
Plastic ceilings are divided into two main types based on the space used: indoor plastic ceilings and outdoor plastic ceilings.
- Indoor plastic ceiling panels: Popular ceilings are made from Nano plastic panels and fluted panels made from 2 types of plastic core including SPC (26% - 35% PVC, 60% - 70% stone powder, 4% - 5% additives) and PVC (70% PVC + 25% stone powder + 5% additives). Indoor plastic ceilings are lightweight, easy to construct, 100% termite and mold resistant, making them a suitable choice for living room, bedroom, kitchen ceilings, etc.
- Outdoor plastic ceiling panels: Outdoor plastic ceilings (outdoor wood plastic ceilings, exterior plastic ceilings) can withstand harsh weather conditions such as hot sun, heavy rain, and high humidity. Wood plastic is made from 60% wood powder, 30% HDPE plastic powder and 10% additives such as antioxidants, anti-UV, anti-termite, etc., specialized for installation on balcony ceilings, porches, etc.
What are the advantages of plastic ceilings?
Background made from plastic panels will have 5 outstanding advantages such as:
- Cost savings: Plastic ceiling panels are 20-30% cheaper than other types of ceilings that they simulate, with prices ranging from 29.000 - 199.000 VND/meter.
- Diverse wood and stone grain designs: Plastic backdrop has more than 100 models, the product can simulate natural wood grain such as oak, walnut, marble grain,... with up to 80% authenticity.
- Moisture-proof, termite-proof: Plastic material does not warp, shrink, is 100% moisture and termite resistant.
- Light weight, fast construction: Making ceilings with lightweight plastic panels of about 4.4 - 6.8kg/m² helps reduce the load on the ceiling frame system and significantly shortens construction time.
- Easy to clean: Most of the current plastic ceiling panels have a protective surface coating, making it easy for users to clean and effectively improving the ability to resist dirt and scratches.
What are the disadvantages of plastic backdrops?
Although it can simulate quite realistically natural wood and stone grain, plastic ceilings still cannot compare to the 100% original beauty of real wood or stone.
Latest ceiling panel price list 2025
Below is a summary of prices for new types of plastic ceiling panels that customers can refer to for their projects.
| Type of cladding | Size | Reference Material Pricing |
| Nano flat PVC and SPC ceiling panels | 105 x 9 x 3000mm | 29.000 - 32.000 VND/meter long |
| 400 x 8 x 3000mm | 69.000 - 75.000 VND/meter long | |
| 400 x 9 x 3000mm | 35.000 - 75.000 VND/meter long | |
| 125 x 9 x 3000mm | 45.000 - 49.000 VND/meter long | |
| PVC, SPC 3-wave plastic ceiling | 195 x 14 x 3000mm | 35.000 - 39.000 VND/meter long |
| 198 x 15 x 3000mm | 59.000 - 63.000 VND/meter long | |
| 200 x 30 x 3000mm | 69.000 - 77.000 VND/meter long | |
| PVC, SPC 4-wave plastic ceiling | 150 x 12 x 3000mm | 35.000 - 39.000 VND/meter long |
| 152 x 9 x 3000mm | 42.000 - 45.000 VND/meter long | |
| 200 x 25 x 3000mm | 89.000 - 95.000 VND/meter long | |
| Wood plastic ceiling (wood plastic ceiling) outdoor | 219 x 28 x 2900mm | 119.000 - 199.000 VND/meter long |
| 148 x 21 x 2900 | 59.000 - 99.000 VND/meter long | |
| 142 x 10 x 3000 | 59.000 - 99.000 VND/meter long |
Note:
- The above price list was updated in January 1, prices may change depending on time and different suppliers.
- The above price is the price of materials, excluding shipping costs, accessories, labor, etc.
Collection of 9+ beautiful plastic ceiling models 2025
Plastic ceilings are the top choice for level 4 houses, tiled houses, villas, etc., especially the monochrome, faux wood ceiling model that brings a cozy, intimate but still luxurious and modern beauty. Below is a summary of 15+ beautiful plastic ceiling models in 2025:
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Compare plastic ceilings with other types of ceilings?
To compare the differences between plastic ceilings and other ceiling materials, customers can refer to the following summary table:
| Characteristics | Plastic ceiling | plaster ceiling | Industrial wooden ceiling | Aluminum ceiling |
| Main ingredient | Mainly PVC, SPC, ABS, PU plastic | Consists of calcium, sulfur and small amounts of other elements. | Natural wood chips pressed under high pressure and temperature | Aluminum alloy |
| Reliability | 15 - 25 years | 10 - 15 years | Less than 10 year | 15 - 20 years |
| Insulation capacity | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Soundproofing and noise reduction | Medium | Good, sound absorption and noise reduction | Medium | Medium |
| Fire resistance | Inferior to plasterboard ceiling and aluminum ceiling | Good, safe | Depends on the wood type and treatment. | Good |
| Water resistance | Good | Poor, susceptible to mold and cracking when exposed to water | Lower | Good, effective waterproofing |
| Anti-termite ability | Good | Good | Lower | Good |
What is the difference between interior plastic ceiling and exterior plastic ceiling?
Below is a summary table of the differences between interior plastic ceilings and exterior plastic ceilings.
| Characteristics | Interior plastic ceiling | Exterior plastic ceiling |
| Thành phần | Stone powder (50% – 55%), PVC resin (35% – 40%), additives (10%) | Wood powder (60%), plastic powder (30%), additives (10%) |
| Reliability | About 10 - 15 years, supports effective soundproofing, heat insulation, moisture resistance, and termite resistance | Up to 20 years, withstand harsh weather conditions, good termite resistance |
| Color fading | Fades when exposed to direct sunlight for long periods of time. | 10% off for first 3 months, then color stabilizes |
| Treatment cost | Has lower cost than outdoor wood plastic ceiling | Higher cost due to durability and weather resistance requirements |
| Variety of designs | Diverse designs of wood grain, stone grain, concrete grain, etc. | Natural wood grain imitation, focusing on colors and designs suitable for outdoor spaces |
>>> Learn more: Comparison of wood-like plastic and wood plastic.
Should I choose long or square plastic ceiling panels?
Choosing long or square plastic ceiling panels depends on space and aesthetic factors.
- If your ceiling is wide, flat, and needs a luxurious seamless look → you should choose long plastic ceiling panels (few joints, clear view).
- If the ceiling is small, has many corners or you want to create a checkered pattern, divide the grid → you should choose square plastic ceiling panels (easy to construct, flexible to replace).
Where to buy beautiful ceiling panels?
Kosmos Vietnam Warehouse is one of the distributors ceiling plastic panels beautiful. To own quality products, Customers can contact Kosmos via phone number 0932.067.388 Or visit the nearest Kosmos dealer for detailed advice.
Not only ensuring product quality through a long-term warranty policy (Nano Kosmos plastic panels - 5 years, Kosmos fluted panels - 5 years, Kosmos stone-patterned PVC - 5 years,...) Kosmos also provides many options in colors, patterns, and designs of plastic panels (flat and fluted panels) to meet many unique ceiling decoration styles for users.
Plastic ceilings are the optimal choice for interior spaces with many advantages such as low cost, easy construction, waterproof, termite-proof and diverse designs. However, when choosing plastic ceilings, users need to pay attention to choosing safe materials, ensuring aesthetics, hygiene as well as long-term durability for the project.
References:
- https://vatlieunhadep.vn/san-pham/tam-nhua-nano-op-tuong-tran-nha/
- https://halethi.com/vat-lieu-lam-khung-xuong-thi-cong-tran-nhua-tuong-nhua/
- https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polypropylen
- https://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylonitrin_butadien_styren
- https://kosmos.vn/nhua-pvc-polyvinyl-clorua/
Kim Hoa Consultant with experience in the field of exterior & interior decoration.
Kim Hoa Always dedicated to consulting and providing appropriate solutions according to the needs of each customer. From there, choose quality products, bringing aesthetics at optimal cost.
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