Why ceiling solutions matter during refurbishment projects

School holidays are the best time for refurbishment projects. These breaks allow schools to improve their buildings without disrupting learning. One of the most important, and often overlooked, areas to upgrade is the ceiling.

However, ceilings have a big impact on classrooms. They affect noise levels, lighting, and how comfortable a space feels. That’s why many ceiling contractors/installers across the UK trust Zentia, a leading manufacturer of ceiling tiles and suspended ceiling systems. Zentia offers affordable, durable, and high-performance ceiling solutions ideal for educational spaces.

Why Ceilings Are Key in Education

Upgrading ceilings can improve how students learn and how teachers teach. Here are some of the top benefits of using Zentia’s ceiling systems for schools.

1. Acoustic Comfort

Classrooms need to be quiet and focused. Poor acoustics can make it hard for students to hear and in some cases, can cause anxiety and distress. Zentia’s acoustic ceiling tiles are made to meet BB93 standards for schools. Product families like Prestige, Oplia and Aruba help control sound, making learning easier and teaching more effective.

1. Brighter Classrooms

High light reflectance ceilings help bounce natural and artificial light around the room, making spaces feel brighter and more open without the need for extra lighting. Well-lit environments have been linked to improved concentration and mood in students and teachers. Brighter rooms are more engaging and can even help save energy. Zentia’s ceilings boost both learning and sustainability.

1. Durable and Attractive Design

Schools are busy places. Ceilings need to handle everyday wear and tear, from noisy corridors to active classrooms. Zentia’s ceiling systems are robust, easy to maintain, and available in a wide range of designs to match any school style.

1. Cost-Effective Options That Perform

Budgets are always tight in education. Zentia offers value-led solutions like the Fission family and Arena. These tiles are affordable yet still provide excellent acoustic performance and visual appeal.

Zentia’s tiles and grid systems are also manufactured in the UK and available through a network of UK distributors, meaning short lead times, fewer delays, and faster installation, perfect for projects scheduled over school holidays.

As a UK-based manufacturer, we minimise transportation emissions and support a more sustainable supply chain, while ensuring faster delivery times. At the heart of our sustainability efforts is the use of recycled materials, we repurpose around 1,400 tonnes of pre-consumer waste each year, including 200 tonnes of egg cartons, in the production of our ceiling tiles. Through our Pinnacle Partnership Scheme, we also offer an off-cut recycling programme, allowing approved partners to return installation waste to our Gateshead facility, where it’s reintegrated into our manufacturing process.

Smart Tips for Choosing School Ceiling Systems

When planning a ceiling upgrade, keep these best practices in mind:

• Act fast: Choose products that are stocked in the UK to meet tight holiday schedules.
• Stick to your budget: Pick cost-effective ranges
• Focus on sound: Use ceiling tiles that meet BB93 to control classroom noise.
• Use natural light: Go for tiles with high light reflectance to save energy and improve learning environments.
• Think long-term: Choose solutions that are strong, sustainable, and built to last

Zentia is trusted by schools across the UK for a reason. Their products are:

• Designed for education
• Tested to meet UK standards like BB93
• Backed by strong local distribution – Find your nearest distributor
• Affordable and available quickly, with 30 year warranty when supplied as a system (tile and grid)

Whether you’re working on a single classroom or a full school refurbishment, Zentia offers a full range of school ceiling solutions that deliver real results.