This document provides an overview of false ceilings, including their introduction, purposes, types, materials, and installation. It discusses how false ceilings can improve aesthetics, hide ducting and wires, provide insulation and acoustic improvements. The types of false ceilings covered include suspended/exposed grid, concealed grid, plaster of Paris, gypsum boards, fiberboards, and metal panels. Installation details and photos of different false ceiling styles are also presented, along with cost estimates. Major material suppliers for different false ceiling components are listed at the end.