ZENTIA
Kingsway South
Team Valley Estate
Gateshead
Tyne & Wear NE11 0SP
Tel: 0800 371 849
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Suppliers of: Suspended Ceiling Systems, Acoustic Canopies, Panels, Ceiling Tiles, Acoustic Ceilings, Suspended Ceilings, Acoustic Baffles, Mesh Ceilings, Ceiling Panels
Evolved from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions, Zentia is the UK’s independent market-leader in complete ceiling solutions.
With over 100 years of knowledge and experience we are able to provide a complete range of future-proof ceiling solutions to our UK specifier, contractor and distributor partners.
We want to be the clear and independent leader of our UK & Ireland market; first thought of and first called upon by our partners. Having everything from manufacture to customer support right here in the UK provides agility and reliability, as well as a promise of quality and value. Our forward-thinking culture allows us to successfully solve problems for end user clients whilst also delivering a commitment to continued innovation spanning product design, service delivery and sustainability.
From working with distributors to source, supply and service the whole project chain and forge stronger partnerships, to being our contractors’ trusted ceilings partner, adding creativity and capability to help them build better and smarter. Adding both imagination and tangible benefits to help specifiers reimagine the rooms they design, our aim is to push higher and harder to help our partners achieve success.
Zentia Product Families
Choose one of Zentia’s product families for a more consistent visual finish across a project. Whether you’re designing a ceilings for a school or an open plan office, here you’ll find a ceiling solution to suit your needs.
The Aruba Family
A versatile range of acoustic ceiling tiles designed to meet every project requirement. Make a design statement without compromising performance. Think flexibility, think Aruba.
Aruba
Trusted by generations of architects and installers alike, Aruba is specified and purchased throughout the UK almost every single day. It can be found everywhere from hotel reception areas to classrooms, from GP surgeries to offices.
Aruba Max
Aruba Max is a robust variation of Zentia’s popular Aruba suspended ceiling tile, designed for interiors that need higher technical performance. With an increased tile thickness, Aruba Max provides enhanced acoustical performance, making it an ideal suspended ceiling for classrooms.
Aruba Triangle
NEW! Aruba Triangle is a new addition to Zentia’s Aruba product family. These suspended ceiling tiles are cut into isosceles triangles and are available in 35 exciting colours, allowing you to create acoustic ceilings that make a real design statement.
Aruba dB
A high performance suspended ceiling tile, Aruba dB is an easy way to create private interiors. Aruba dB limits the amount sound travelling through the ceiling void, making it ideal for meeting rooms, small offices and any other rooms requiring an enhanced level of privacy.
Aruba hH
NEW! An exciting addition to the Aruba product family, Aruba hH is a durable and reliable humidity resistant ceiling tile. Stable at up to 99% Relative Humidity (RH), Aruba hH is ideal for high humidity areas such as changing rooms.
The DecoMesh Range
Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh ceiling tiles. With a choice of eight different colours, six mesh patterns, and three edge details, these metal mesh ceiling tiles make a strong design statement in many different environments.
DecoMesh E15
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles. Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh E15 ceiling tiles. This board edge ceiling tile is available in eight different colours and can be installed with Zentia’s Gridline 24 Butt Cutt and Prelude 24 Sixty2 TLS suspended ceiling grids. It has a 15mm long diagonal and a 6.5mm short diagonal mesh pattern for a more open effect and can be specified in both 600x600mm and 1200x600mm sizes.
DecoMesh KD100
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles.Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh KD100 ceiling tiles. Available in three different edge details and eight colours, DecoMesh KD100 has a 6mm long diagonal and a 4.5mm short diagonal for a tighter and more compact mesh pattern. Made from galvanised steel, it is powder coated and painted to prevent rust and can be installed with a range of Zentia’s suspended ceiling grids.
DecoMesh R10
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles.Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh R10 ceiling tiles. Available in three different edge details and eight colours, DecoMesh R10 has a 10mm long diagonal and a 5.8mm short diagonal for a more open mesh pattern. Made from galvanised steel, it is powder coated and painted to prevent rust and can be installed with a range of Zentia’s suspended ceiling grids.
DecoMesh R28
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles. Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh R28 ceiling tiles. This board edge ceiling tile is available in eight different colours and can be installed with Zentia’s Gridline 24 Butt Cut and Prelude 24 Sixty2 TLS suspended ceiling grids. It has a 28mm long diagonal and a 14mm short diagonal mesh pattern for an open effect that reveals approximately 74% of the ceiling soffit.
DecoMesh RB25
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles.Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh RB25 ceiling tiles. Available in three different edge details and eight colours, DecoMesh RB25 has a 16mm long diagonal and an 8mm short diagonal mesh pattern. Made from galvanised steel, it is powder coated and painted to prevent rust and can be installed with a range of Zentia’s suspended ceiling grids.
DecoMesh RB35
Create stripped back and industrial spaces with Zentia’s DecoMesh range of metal mesh ceiling tiles.Add contemporary class and edgy aesthetics to interiors with Zentia’s DecoMesh RB35 ceiling tiles. This board edge ceiling tile is available in eight different colours and can be installed with Zentia’s Gridline 24 Butt Cut and Prelude 24 Sixty2 TLS suspended ceiling grids. It has a 28mm long diagonal and a 10mm short diagonal mesh pattern for a more open effect.
The Fission Family
The Fission Family of products is made up of three of our most popular ceiling tiles. Offering perfectly balanced and affordable acoustic performance, these white ceiling tiles are suitable for a wide range of interiors. The Fission Family is 100% recyclable and contains up to 51% recycled content.
Fission
Previously known as Tatra, Fission is a popular ceiling tile with a classic directional fissured pattern. Available in both tegular and board edge variants, this white ceiling tile offering balanced acoustic performance is a reliable product trusted by generations of ceiling contractors. Manufactured in the UK and always in stock.
Fission ND
Previously known as Cortega, Fission ND is a white mineral ceiling tile with a non-directional fissured pattern for easy and fast installation. Available in both tegular and board edge variants, Fission ND offers balanced acoustic performance. Made of up to 51% recycled content, it is 100% recyclable and boosts the sustainability credentials of any project. Manufactured in the UK and always in stock.
Fission FT
Previously known as Fine Fissured and Colortone Fine Fissured, Fission FT has an ultra-fine, non-directional fissured pattern for easy installation and affordable acoustic performance, with a Class C rating for sound absorption. Available in three different edge details and a choice of white or black, Fission FT is manufactured in the UK and always in stock.
The Oplia Family
With six different products, the Oplia Family delivers ideal acoustics, in any space. Improving audio in and in between spaces, with the highest level of sound absorption and attenuation in our range.
Oplia
Oplia suspended ceiling tiles have a smooth, laminated finish for a sleek aesthetic. Offering truly balanced acoustic performance, they combine excellent sound absorption and sound attenuation properties.
Oplia Triangle
Oplia Triangle suspended ceiling tiles are cut into an equilateral triangle shape, allowing you add a very different visual effect to your suspended ceiling design. Combine with colour to add a striking and impactful visual element to your project’s interior.
Oplia dB
Oplia dB has a smooth laminated finish providing enhanced sound attenuation performance up to 43 dB.
Oplia hA
Oplia hA is rated Class A for sound absorption and is often specified in open plan areas like contact centres, libraries, and cafeterias.
Oplia hA+
Oplia hA+ is recyclable and rated Class A for sound absorption.
Oplia hA dB
Oplia hA dB combines the smooth Oplia laminated appearance with the highest levels of sound absorption and sound attenuation in one tile.
The Prestige Family
With Prestige, you can specify suspended ceilings that are practical, playful, and refined. Our most flexible and durable suspended ceiling range, the Prestige Family includes our brightest white shade and the new Prestige Colour tile, available in 34 exciting colours.
Prestige dB
When privacy is your client’s primary concern, choose Prestige dB. With outstanding sound attenuation performance of 41dB.
Prestige hA+
Zentia’s most sound absorbent suspended ceiling tile. Rated Class A for sound absorption with αw 1.00.
Plain
With 87% light reflectance, Plain can help reduce reliance on artificial light sources and maximise the use of natural light.
Neeva
Neeva combines Class A rated sound absorption with a smooth laminated finish for a classy aesthetic.
Optima
With a finely textured surface, Optima offers Class A sound absorption and 87% light reflectance.
Serene hA
An attractive white ceiling tile, Serene hA has a smooth, laminated finish and provides Class A sound absorption.
Floating Ceilings
Choose one of Zentia’s floating ceiling solutions and give your interiors a striking new look that doesn’t compromise on acoustic performance. Our range of Axiom Canopies are a ‘frame and tile’ system that can be used with almost any of our ceiling tiles. Or choose from our range of Baffles and Canopies – a flexible way to manage acoustics and create interesting visual effects, ready for installation right from the box.
DecoFrame Kit Blade Canopy (previously known as Axiom KE Canopy)
DecoFrame Kit Blade Canopy is a canopy frame system that can be used to create acoustic ceiling canopies when installed with Zentia ceiling tiles.
DecoFrame Kit Circle & Curved Canopy (previously known as Axiom Circle Canopy and Axiom Curved Canopy)
DecoFrame Kit Circle & Curved Canopy is a canopy frame system that can be used to create acoustic ceiling canopies alongside Zentia ceiling tiles. This floating ceiling suspension kit uses the Gridline Aluminium Profile to create attractive rounded ceiling canopies.
DecoFrame Kit Classic Canopy (previously known as Axiom C Canopy)
DecoFrame Kit Classic Canopy is a canopy frame system that can be used to create effective acoustic ceiling canopies alongside Zentia ceiling tiles.
Sonify by Zentia - Make your mark with Sonify acoustic ceiling designs
It’s now easier than ever to put your personal stamp on acoustic ceiling systems. Absorb sound beautifully with Sonify by Zentia, a canopy and baffle ceiling solution that gives you the opportunity to create something unique and exciting, yet achievable for every project.
Acoustic Ceiling Baffles
With Sonify by Zentia, hanging acoustic baffles is now quick and accurate. Our grid system offers minimal panel sway following installation.
Acoustic Ceiling Canopies
Sonify by Zentia offers a range of acoustic ceiling panels that can be used together to create decorative acoustic rafts, ceiling clouds and islands. Configure rectangles, hexagons, circles or squares to create a visually stunning solution with impressive sound absorption in large open plan spaces.
Acoustic Wall Absorbers
Improve the acoustic environment of a room by including Sonify Wall Absorbers to compliment your Sonify ceiling solution.
Sonify Tilt
Sonify Tilt, a new solution for creating motion in design using angled panels.
Sonify Highway
Expose more of the grid and turn it into a truly striking design feature by allowing larger gaps between panels with Sonify Highway.
Sonify Create
Our Sonify Create range of suspension grids and accessories is a design feature in its own right thanks to its wide range of suspension grid capping.
Further technical information is available to download from the BPi download library or from the Manufacturer’s own website.
Zentia launches new CPD hub to enhance professional development
Zentia, the UK’s market leader in complete ceiling solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new RIBA-accredited Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme, designed to help industry professionals broaden their knowledge and skills in ceiling systems. The new CPD hub, located on Zentia’s website, offers both in-person and virtual sessions, enabling professionals to easily access the learning they need to meet their annual requirements of 35 hours of relevant learning.
Architects, specifiers, and industry professionals can now book RIBA-approved CPDs or schedule a “Lunch and Learn” session via the new hub. These educational opportunities are tailored to provide insight into the design, performance, and sustainability of suspended ceilings, focusing on key areas such as acoustics, fire safety, and occupant wellbeing.
Explore Zentia’s RIBA CPD Courses
Sound Advice: Limiting Noise Annoyance in Buildings – This session highlights the importance of creating healthy acoustic environments and explains how suspended ceilings and wall absorbers help improve acoustic performance. It covers building regulations, standards, and best practices in acoustics, empowering professionals to specify systems with confidence.
Fire: Suspended Ceiling Systems – The Basics – Participants will learn about the role suspended ceilings play in fire protection, understanding the basics of fire, active and passive fire protection, and key testing methods. This course equips attendees with the knowledge to make informed decisions on fire safety in building designs.
Health, Wellbeing, and Productivity – Focusing on how building design impacts health, wellbeing, and productivity, this CPD explores how ceiling systems contribute to better indoor environments. Delegates will learn to evaluate ceiling products that enhance workplace wellness, productivity, and overall occupant satisfaction.
Professionals interested in attending a RIBA CPD course or scheduling a “Lunch and Learn” session can visit the new Zentia CPD page to complete a simple booking form. The page allows you to choose from a variety of topics and training formats, making it easier than ever to fit CPD into your busy schedule.
Zentia - What are suspended ceilings?
If you’ve ever walked into an office, school, or commercial space and noticed a neat, grid-like ceiling overhead, you’ve likely encountered a suspended ceiling. But what exactly is a suspended ceiling, how do they differ from dropped ceilings, and what are the key types available? Let us dive into the world of suspended ceilings and uncover their purpose, installation, and versatility.
What are suspended ceilings?
A suspended ceiling, also known as a drop ceiling, is a secondary ceiling installed below the main structural ceiling. Suspended ceilings are comprised of a grid framework that supports lightweight panels, tiles, or other materials. They are an essential design solution for modern interiors, offering both functional and aesthetic benefits.
How are suspended ceilings installed?
The installation of a suspended ceiling involves grid frameworks and panels of tiles. A metal grid is suspended from the main ceiling using wires or rods, and ceiling tiles are then fitted into the grid to create a seamless and professional finish. This process is typically straightforward for professionals, making suspended ceilings a popular choice for new builds and renovations alike.
Many of these systems are also designed for easy access to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems hidden above the ceiling.
Types of suspended ceilings
There are several types of suspended ceilings, each suited to specific needs:
Acoustic Ceilings – Designed for enhanced sound absorption, they are perfect for noisy environments like open-plan offices.
Metal Ceilings – Durable and modern, these ceilings are often used in high-traffic commercial spaces.
Gypsum Ceilings – Offering a smooth finish, gypsum panels are popular in residential and decorative applications.
Plastic of PVC Ceilings – Lightweight and moisture-resistant, these can be ideal for bathrooms or kitchens.
Wooden Ceilings – Adding a touch of luxury, wooden panels can create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Applications of suspended ceilings
Suspended ceilings serve a variety of purposes across different environments:
Aesthetic Appeal – Suspended ceilings can conceal unsightly wiring, ductwork, and structural elements to create a polished look.
Soundproofing – Tiles such as those from Zentia offer excellent acoustic properties, reducing noise in busy spaces.
Insulation – Suspended ceilings can help regulate temperature and improve energy efficiency.
Lighting Integration – Suspended ceiling designs can also accommodate built-in lighting systems for a sleek and stylish finish.
Suspended ceilings are a practical, versatile solution for enhancing the functionality and aesthetics of interior spaces. Whether you are aiming for better sound insulation, a modern look, or easy access to utilities, a suspended ceiling offers a range of benefits to meet your needs.
If you are considering a suspended ceiling for your space, Zentia provides expert advice and high-quality solutions to ensure your project is a success.
