Difference between Gypsum VS PVC False Ceiling

Parameters Gypsum False Ceiling PVC False Ceiling

Typically 25% cheaper than Gypsum
Gypsum VS PVC-Cost More expensive than PVC
board.
Gypsum board come in specified
Gypsum VS PVC- sizes (4'x8') and there can be a lot of
Minimum wastage as size is (2'x2')
Wastage wastage depending on the
dimension of the room.
Gypsum False Ceiling has several PVC False Ceiling have limited design
Gypsum VS PVC-
design options and good good- options and joints between the panels
Visibility
looking. are visible.
Gypsum VS PVC- Not brittle and are less likely to get
Lasts for years.
Durability damaged while handling and usage.
The flat surface does not crack
Gypsum VS PVC-Cracks No crack.
easily.
Gypsum VS PVC- Has joints that need to be finished
Joints are not repairable.
Finishing using POP slurry.
Installation is easy as boards in Installation is easy for PVC false ceilings
Gypsum VS PVC-
factory, but finishing by paint take and does not create a dusty
Time for installation
time at the site. environment during installation.
Gypsum VS PVC-
Skilled labour can do this work. Semi-skilled labour can do this work.
Labour
Return grill supply diffuser can be Return grill supply diffuser can be
Gypsum VS PVC-
installed any location in the room installed within the grid line in the
Design and Aesthetics
and joints to be completed. room and joints will remain visible.

It is not easy to accommodate

repairs.
Gypsum VS PVC- Repairs are very easy, and just a board
As the boards are fixed on a metal
Repairs can replace.
framework, the entire board has to
be reinstalled in case of repairs.
Since PVC is plastic, it gets damaged
when subjected to heat. We
Gypsum VS PVC-
Fire retardant and heat insulating. can use energy-efficient light in PVC
Thermal properties.
ceiling, as heat-emitting light have to
be avoid.
They released toxic chloride gas over a
Gypsum VS PVC-
Good Environment. period of time. Also, this materials is
Safety
very harmful when burnt.
Gypsum VS PVC- Gypsum Ceiling are not water proof, PVC Ceiling are water proof, termite
Quality But termite proof. proof.