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Not all ceiling tiles are made the same.

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DISCLAIMER: Graphics are for illustrative purposes only and intended to represent only the fundamental materials found in the various substrates common in Acoustical Ceiling Tile in North America, and do not represent any products directly or the totality of materials.

 

Discover ceiling tile substrates

What types of substrates are most used in suspended acoustical ceiling tiles? Wet felt mineral fiber is a traditional material; glass wool is absorptive; and stone wool is an emerging ceiling tile substrate. On the surface, these three products may appear similar– but their material compositions lead to different performance, sustainability and design attributes.

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Stone Wool

  • Stone wool is primarily made of volcanic rock – and can be used as a substrate across a spectrum of NRC levels and product types.  
  • Stone wool’s sound absorption is due to the random fiber structure, which creates air pockets.  
  • Stone wool provides no sustenance for mold and mildew growth, and offers inherent resistance to moisture.  
  • Tiles & panels are backed by a 30-year warranty. 
  • At end of life, stone wool can be recycled.  
  • Stone wool tiles & panels meet California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.2-2017.  
  • It achieves a non-fissured tile finish.
An image depicting the ingredients of stone wool ceiling tiles. Graphics are for illustrative purposes only and intended to represent only the fundamental materials found in the various substrates common in Acoustical Ceiling Tile in North America, and do not represent any products directly or the totality of materials.

Typical Wet Felt Mineral Fiber

  • Wet-Felted Mineral Fiber is comprised of waste or regular paper, corn starch, perlite and slag wool.

  • To absorb sound, the product is often fissured.

  • Corn starch and paper can act as food sources for mold and mildew growth due to their material composition and tiles may need to be surface treated.

  • Tiles manufactured with this substrate come with a variety of warranties, some as short as a year.

  • This substrate is recyclable.

  • Wet-felted mineral fiber products meet California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.2-2017. (Refer to manufacturer documentation.)

  • The tile appearance often has visible holes or fissures.

An image depicting the ingredients of Wet Felt Mineral Fiber ceiling tiles, used by competitors. Graphics are for illustrative purposes only and intended to represent only the fundamental materials found in the various substrates common in Acoustical Ceiling Tile in North America, and do not represent any products directly or the totality of materials.

Fiberglass

  • Fiberglass mainly consists of sand and recycled glass.
  • The fiber structure absorbs sound.
  • Fiberglass does not contain food sources for mold & mildew growth.
  • Fiberglass acoustical ceiling tiles have warranties ranging from 10 to 30 years.
  • This substrate is recyclable on a case-by-case basis. (Refer to manufacturer documentation.)
  • Depending on product binders, fiberglass products may or may not meet California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Standard Method V1.2-2017. (Refer to manufacturer documentation.)
  • It achieves a non-fissured tile finish.
An image depicting the main ingredients in Fiberglass Ceiling Tiles, used by competitors. Graphics are for illustrative purposes only and intended to represent only the fundamental materials found in the various substrates common in Acoustical Ceiling Tile in North America, and do not represent any products directly or the totality of materials. Graphics are for illustrative purposes only and intended to represent only the fundamental materials found in the various substrates common in Acoustical Ceiling Tile in North America, and do not represent any products directly or the totality of materials.

Why stone wool? Harness the power of Rockfon stone wool ceiling tiles & panels.

The inherently powerful performance of stone, inspired by nature

Why are Rockfon stone wool ceilings so exciting to people who know? Manufactured with primarily basalt rock, stone wool ceilings feature superior sound absorption, fire resistance and durability with a low environmental impact. Diverse design options allow architects and designers to embrace their creativity while prioritizing occupant health. That’s the Rockfon secret. Do you know the different ceiling substrates?

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All manufacturer product data is subject to change at any time. Please directly refer to manufacturer data sheets for all product information.
 

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