https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2007-ceilings en-us http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17907 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:09:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17907-best-wall-and-ceiling-products-of-2025 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17789 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:38:39 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17789-new-wall-and-ceiling-products-for-fall-2025 ’s jury-selected picks for the top new interior paneling products of the year encompass both practicality and style.]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17260 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:42:58 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17260-best-ceiling-and-wall-products-of-2024 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17160 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:21:31 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/17160-new-ceiling-and-wall-products-for-fall-2024 Architectural Record's annual competition presents the best new interior paneling products of the year, in a variety of materials and finishes.]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16623 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:24:40 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16623-best-walls-and-ceilings-products-of-2023 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16581 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:21:50 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/16581-new-wall-and-ceiling-products-for-fall-2023 Architectural Record's annual competition presents the best new materials of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15970 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:13:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15970-best-ceilings-and-walls-of-2022 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15788 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15788-new-wall-and-ceiling-products-for-summer-2022 Architectural Record presents the top acoustic surfaces and interior cladding of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15417 Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:07:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15417-best-ceilings-walls-of-2021 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15029 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/15029-new-walls-ceilings-products-for-spring-2021 Architectural Record presents the best acoustical, tile, and panel products of the year.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14891 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:17:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14891-best-ceilings-wall-coverings-of-2020 http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14548 Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14548-new-walls-ceilings-for-spring-2020 Architectural Record presents the best surfacing products of 2019—horizontal, vertical and decorative.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14380 Sun, 01 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14380-best-surfacing-products-of-2019 Relaxing Floors A new line of carpet planks from Mohawk Group has earned Living Product Challenge Petal certification for having a net-positive impact on people and the ecosystem. To reduce its environmental footprint, Mohawk tied production of the 12" x 36" planks to a special conservation strategy that mitigates water waste and combines the tiles with the company’s Red List–free EcoFlex NXT polyolefin backing. mohawkgroup.com SQUAR Collection Designer Giovanni Barbieri developed SQUAR to give designers a budget-friendly way to create artistic installations, which progress from flat and square to irregular relief using a single product. Made of engineered marble, for walls, and concrete or clay for wall and floor applications, both three-dimensional and flat tiles are available in three shapes, three sizes, and an array of colors. arto.com Flek This new 3form panel makes innovative use of production surplus. Trimmings from the company’s Varia Ecoresin are ground up and sealed between two fresh layers of resin to create Flek, a terrazzo-style panel, which can be bent, curved, and cut and comes in sizes 48" x 96" and 48" x 120", and in six colors. The process, in addition to other steps, makes the feeder collection, Varia, a zero-waste product. 3form.com Chameleon Collection for Interiors Designer Marcel Wanders collaborated with Pure + FreeForm on this update of his lightweight, 100% recyclable, no-VOC, Red List–free aluminum wallcovering, originally designed as exterior cladding. Available in sizes of up to 4' x 15', the new indoor panels appear to change with shifts in light and the angle of perception. purefreeform.com Glass Sandpaper Stair Treads Developed by Nathan Allen Glass Studios and the West Vancouver– based Hollingsworth Architecture, these exceptionally stable unilateral glass treads—comprising six layers of low-iron safety-tempered glass, with five interlayers made of high-performance SGP or liquid-resin—require support on only one short end, allowing them to cantilever for a dramatic stair. Available in sizes up to 5' x 10' (for landing panels), the treads are treated with the manufacturer’s non-slip Sandpaper finish. nathanallan.com Deconstructed Felt An extension of Patcraft’s conceptual line, this 12" x 48" carpet tile emphasizes its method of production. The pattern is created by mixing various stitching techniques that deliberately expose the felted Ecoworx backing, and it references the way users often layer carpets in a space. Available in three styles, the flooring is Cradle to Cradle Silver–certified. patcraft.com Intentek Wireless Charging Surface Improving on the bulkiness of some charging surfaces, this laminate by Formica features integrated charging coils that are embedded in each 4' x 8' and 4' x 10' panel. Available in any of the company’s Laminate designs, the seamless, flat surface can wirelessly charge Qi-compatible mobile phones on contact. formica.com Tatami System Designed to be reconfigured as often as today’s work spaces, Tarkett North America’s Tatami System provides the benefits of woven and tufted broadloom in budget-friendly, easy-to-install modules that measure 6' or 12' squares and 6' or 12' x 24' rectangles. These large-format tiles are made of solution-dyed nylon specially engineered to withstand high-traffic commercial use. tarkettna.com These solutions add acoustic privacy to vertical and horizontal planes.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13979 Tue, 09 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13979-new-wall-ceiling-products-for-spring-2019 Invisacoustics Basics Designed to add quick, cost-effective sound control to exposed industrial ceilings, this system can be installed directly on trusses and beams. The 24" x 48" panels are easy to cut, measure ¾" thick, and can be specified Field Paintable for custom colors. Each unit has an NRC of 0.75. armstrongceilings.com Ecoustic Unika Vaev’s timber blade panels enable architects to add sound absorption to existing ceilings and walls. Backed with a scrim and an additional .53" thickness of fabric made of the company’s proprietary Ecoustic Core Backing 0.85, the natural wood slats get installed on a steel frame to deliver a noise reduction coefficient of 0.4. Measuring 106" x 12", the panels can also be installed on a curved surface with a radius of up to 5.9". unikavaev.com Soundwave Ennis The concrete block pattern Frank Lloyd Wright created for the Ennis House is among new molded polyester-felt acoustic-ceiling options from Offecct’s Soundwave collection. Additional designs include patterns by Jean-Marie Massaud, Karim Rashid, and Claesson Koivisto Rune. Each measures 23" square. offecct.com SoftGrid Imaginative new designs extend Arktura’s high-performing acoustic baffles system SoftGrid. Built from PET plastic, the 5' x 6' modular units have an NRC rating of 0.9 and an up to Class-A fire rating. Deca, Orbit, and Flux (shown) are the latest patterns the company offers, in 30 colors. arktura.com Cartoon This modular partition wall has been used for privacy in office and residential spaces since 1994. Now manufacturer Baleri Italia is offering the system with an option to specify custom patterns on its corrugated MDF screen. Havana (shown) and Classic White, which were designed by Luigi Baroli, are also still available; they stand 5½' tall and unfurl to 13' in length. baleri-italia.com Switchblade For a cost-effective way to add noise control, these baffles are specially designed to be installed on existing steel tee-grid ceilings in a variety of spaces. Individual PET-felt baffles attach with magnets to the flat 9⁄16" and 15⁄16" cross sections of grid framing. Panels come in lengths of up to 24" and in 17 colors. turf.com In the surfaces category of this year's Record Products contest, winners include walls, ceilings, flooring, and partitions.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13781 Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/13781-best-surfacing-products-of-2018 1218-Record-Products-Surfaces-01.jpg SoundBar Arktura combined its Soft Sound and LED fixtures in this flexible acoustic-lighting solution. Made of recyclable PET plastic, SoundBar is Class A and C fire-rated, comes in more than 30 colors, and has an NRC rating of up to 0.9. The LED modules are dimmable, available in three color temperatures (3000K– 4000K), and deliver approximately 960 lumens. Designers can specify baffles 3" or 4" wide x 4", 6", or 10" high and up to 8' long. arktura.com Ebanys What appears to be upholstered fabric is actually Paola Lenti’s 24"-square wood rug modules, designed in collaboration with Italian flooring specialist Listone Giordano. Each cushiony square is polyester and expanded-polyethylene padding stitched to a sheet of wood veneer; the combination takes on the quality of a textile. Listone Giordano applies a proprietary Mano Opaca oil-based finish to the veneer surface. paolalenti.it Thermally Modified Ash Hardwood Wallcoverings These wall tiles are made from beetle-damaged ash timber once considered unusable. CFP Wood’s technique of using high-pressure steam and heat to halt the wood’s decay converts it into a maintenance-free material the manufacturer renders as dimensional wallcovering for interior and exterior applications. Six compositions come pre-installed on mesh backing, for easy installation. cfpwoods.com Laguardia Craftsmanship makes Laguardia wood flooring stand out. Colors are applied in eight steps, reproducing an age-old chemical weathering process, and its ¾"-thick planks are cut into random lengths ranging from 6' to 7' for a handcrafted style. Part of the company’s InLove collection, it can contribute to LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL, and Green Globes certifications. pidfloors.com Moiré Collection As a broadloom or modular tiles, this collection from Mannington adds interest to commercial carpet. Lines layered in crisscrossing, gradating bands of color appear to shift in hue and depth as the user’s perspective changes. The 24"-square tiles come in three patterns: Pure Wavelength, Ray Tracing, and Visible Light. Broadloom is only available in the latter. manningtoncommercial.com Orbit One of the latest offerings from Designtex is a composite latex-polyester wallcovering with patterns informed by findings about biophilia—the idea that there’s a beneficial connection between people and nature. Its digitally printed patterns abstractly reference experiences in nature such as dappled light and falling rain. designtex.com Inside Shapes Stockholm design studio Form Us With Love helped Shaw Contract develop these playful carpet tiles: each 24" square contains CNC-machined diagonal, arced, or triangular cutouts, allowing designers to create their own puzzle-like geometric flooring compositions. The company also offers 17 premixed sets in 12 colorways. shawcontract.com Nutopia Besides design input from Gensler, Nutopia has the distinction of being Mohawk Group’s first carpet made using its ecofriendly yarn-processing system. As one of the company’s certified Living Products, the 12" x 36" planks feature a solution-dyed nylon that’s made without water, in a process that renders it natural and wool-like, in four coordinating patterns and up to nine colorways. mohawkgroup.com Xorel Artform Carnegie has expanded its series of inventive interlocking acoustic panels with four new shapes—Arc, Criss, Cross, and Circle 3D—available in up to four sizes, depending on which style. All feature the company’s Xorel fabric on two acoustical substrates: either Quiet- Core (1" thick, formaldehyde-free, and Class A fire-rated) or Mi-Core, (¾" thick, tackable, Class A fire-rated, and moisture- and warp-resistant). xorelartform.com Center Cut Ceiling Panels Armstrong Ceilings now offers its Calla, Lyra PB, Ultima, and Optima PB panels with precut 3½" or 5"-square or -round openings to integrate USAI’s trimless downlights. The factory-finished panels enable designers to achieve the flangeless look without having to field-cut the apertures for recessed lights. Formats range from 24"- to 48"-square, depending on the product line, and are Class A fire-rated, as well as humidity-, sag-, mold-, and mildew-resistant. armstrongceilings.com PIXA Screen Sensitile has developed a larger, thinner version of its PIXA tiles and slabs that is suited to screening and space-dividing. The ½"-thick, 4' x 8' sheets feature the same concrete field punctuated by transparent resin apertures in seven perforation patterns. PIXA Screen can also be cast in custom shapes. sensitile.com taraskaj@bnpmedia.com (Julie Taraska) New ceiling products from Armstrong World Industries, USAI Lighting, Hunter Douglas, USG Corporation, CertainTeed, and Focal Point.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12199 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/12199-february-2017-product-briefs-new-ceiling-products Intersection Downlighting This solution, which pairs Armstrong Ceilings’ suspension systems with USAI Lighting’s Connect fixtures, allows architects to place recessed LEDs at framing intersections. Notched versions of Armstrong’s Calla ceiling panels allow the fit to be seamless as well as to provide a 0.85 NRC and 35 CAC. The pre-engineered system is code-compliant for projects that must address seismic design criteria for categories D, E, and F. armstrongceilings.com, usailighting.com Levels The latest additions to Hunter Douglas’s Tavola line of baffles vary in height and width, allowing designers to create unique ceiling topographies. The Class A fire-rated product comes in six perforation patterns that offer a total NRC of 0.6 to 1.0. Made of recycled aluminum, the pieces may be powder-coated or specified with wood veneer. They also are Greenguard Gold–certified. hunterdouglasarchitectural.com Exterior Suspension System For use with USG’s Celebration Torsion Spring panels, this G90 hot-dipped, galvanized-steel grid system suits outdoor and wind-uplift applications. It conforms to ASTM C635, contains greater than 50% recycled content, and meets all national code requirements for seismic and fire-rated assemblies. Stainless-steel clips and a polyester-paint finish further protect the sturdy system from corrosion. usg.com QuickSpan CertainTeed’s ceiling grid system supports drywall spans up to 12'—the longest in the industry. The galvanized-metal cross tees and locking channels snap into place with an audible click; no additional hanger wires are needed. Pieces come in standard and custom lengths, all with pre-engineered locking tabs punched every 8". certainteed.com Focus Wall Slot The low-profile slot luminaire provides a glowing transition between wall and ceiling, illuminating inside and outside corners. The 6" tall, rough-in steel housing accommodates shallow plenum grid and drywall ceilings. A separate LED module can be snapped in at any stage of construction. Available in five lumen options and four color temperatures. focalpointlights.com 1404-products-focus.asp Wed, 16 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7116-products-focus-ceilings Hygienic Plus   Ideal for controlled environments such as laboratories and food prep areas, Hygienic Plus ceiling tiles are composed of water-repellent stone wool, which prevents the growth of bacteria due to its lack of nutritional value for microorganisms. The material's inherent properties also contribute to a high fire–resistance rating and sound absorption. Available in 2' square or 2' x 4' units.   rockfon.com InteGrille   InteGrille panels feature tegular edges that enable architects to easily install the units onto new or existing suspended grid systems. Each 2' square, 2' x 4', or 2' x 6' panel consists of maple, ash, poplar, red oak, or cherrywood, finished in a variety of light to dark stains. Three slat depths are offered: ¾” deep slats are wood-backed, while 1⅜” and 2” deep slats are connected via dowels.   rulonco.com Cellular Resin Ceiling Clouds   Customized or ready-to-ship cellular resin ceiling clouds from Seeyond can be used as a decorative, lighting, or concealing element— or all of the above. For a corridor inside the recently completed Baystate Children's Hospital Specialty Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, Steffian Bradley Architecture designed a cloud with integrated LED lighting to add visual impact. The 102' long, 4' to 5' wide sinuous tessellated installation is made up of 16” x 18” modules, while its color-changing LEDs are programmable and remote-controlled. Architects can also specify Seeyond's cellular resin—which has a high strength-to-weight ratio—for wall facings, non-load-bearing walls and room enclosures, and column covers. Serpentina Waves with Corrugated Panels   Armstrong has added a corrugated-aluminum panel option to its Serpentina Waves curved ceiling system. The panels measure 4' square or 12' square and can be specified in a hill, valley, or hill-valley combination shape, with a plain or perforated face. The panels are backed in acoustical fleece and finished in 13 standard colors including platinum, gun metal, white, or tech black. Custom colors are also available.   armstrong.com LightFrame   LightFrame combines a slim aluminum frame with a stretched fluoropolymer textile-membrane front and translucent film on its back to evenly diffuse light from any source above, as well as optimize sound absorption below it. Available in a standard size of 98½” x 59”, the modules can also be custom-sized and installed to cover large swaths or to create ceiling clouds, such as these inside St. Edwards University Library in Austin, Texas.   sefar.us Cellular Resin Modules For the lobby of an apartment complex in Sugar Land, Texas, RC Interior Design Group specified cellular resin modules to create a decorative light installation that wraps the wall and ceiling. Programmable color-changing LEDs are embedded within the quadrilateral units. A total of 96 modules were used to create a 14' x 20' ceiling cloud. Granary Plank Antique The wood in these panels is reclaimed from decommissioned granaries in Washington state and given a combination smooth-face and rough-sawn look. The ⅝”-thick planks come in 24” to 96” lengths and natural, amber, candlelight, ebony, walnut, or custom stains. The firm DL English Design specified the material to wrap beams and cover ceiling areas within a Whole Foods Market in La Jolla, California. viridianwood.com Celebration Torsion Spring System Eliminating the visible grid of typical suspension systems, the Celebration ceiling series utilizes torsion springs and cross tees to align and hold the panels in place, resulting in a more monolithic plane. The Class A fire-rated panels are constructed of moisture- and mold-resistant aluminum, 90% of which is recyclable, and offered in 2' square and 2' x 4' formats with a flat-white finish. usg.com Revelation SkyCeiling According to studies, access to views, nature, and light can positively impact the wellbeing of a building's occupants, particularly recovering patients in health-care facilities. Yet many existing buildings in the U.S. have deep interior spaces devoid of daylight. This virtual skylight provides a solution for such closed-off environments, realistically depicting sky and tree branches via LED backlit acrylic panels with high-resolution photo reproductions. skyfactory.com TechZone Ceiling System An acoustical ceiling system that incorporates lighting, ventilation, and sprinklers via channels, TechZone was expanded to offer more panel options and slimmer 4” channels. The system, which previously only worked with Armstrong's Optima ceilings, now takes Ultima, drywall-like Calla or Lyra, WoodWorks, and MetalWorks panels to suit a range of projects, from institutional and office to hospitality. armstrong.com Direct Mount Ceiling This new product offering from WoodTrac by Sauder is a quick-install, direct-mount system that provides an elegant coffered ceiling effect for residential or commercial spaces. The MDF-core panels are available in five finishes'oak, cherry, alder, light maple, or white (which is paintable)'while moldings come in three profiles to suit traditional to modern settings. The ceiling can be installed over joists, drywall, or plaster. woodtrac.com 1302-ceilings.asp Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7095-product-focus-ceilings Compositions Decorative Ceiling Clouds USG usg.com USG's Compositions ceiling-cloud system (top) allows designers to easily create decorative ceiling clouds with a custom appearance. The system features a virtually seamless trim that increases the variety of shapes and configurations, including rounded rectangles and squares. Installation requires minimal hanger wires, and no wires are needed around the perimeter. Monolithic Ceiling & Lighting System USG usg.com In other news, USG announced a strategic collaboration with GE Lighting to offer an integrated new monolithic and sustainable ceiling system for commercial applications that will incorporate lighting and mechanical systems into the ceiling plane (above). The new system combines USG's highly reflective Logix ceiling with GE's energy-saving Lumination LED linear recessed luminaires Magna T-Cell Ceiling System Chicago Metallic chicagometallic.com At the new Scioto Downs casino and racetrack in Columbus, Ohio, SOSH Architects of Atlantic City specified over 50,000 square feet of Chicago Metallic's Magna T-Cell ceiling system. The modular design breaks up the vast stretch of ceiling with staggered elevations while supporting lights, cameras, and diffusers. Two different cell patterns in a custom tan color add visual interest. Evolution Acoustic Panel System Architectural Systems, Inc. archsystems.com Evolution acoustic wall and ceiling panels can help create sound-sensitive environments with an integrated system that includes nonacoustical panels and simple hardware that allows for seamless installation. The collection is available in four finish groupings#58; solid and wood#45;grain melamines, laminates, real wood veneers, and faux leathers. SoundScapes Blades Armstrong armstrong.com/ceilings Armstrong has expanded its portfolio of acoustical solutions for spaces where the ceiling structure is exposed with SoundScapes Blades (top). The seismic-tested and Class A fire-rated blades, which create a strong visual pattern, come in 14 colors and four sizes. The 2"-thick blades can reduce reverberation time in a space up to 72% with only 20% coverage. WoodWorks Grille Ceiling Additions Armstrong armstrong.com/ceilings Also new from Armstrong is the expansion of the WoodWorks Grille ceiling-system line to include vertical and horizontal blade options and a Tegular edge (above) for easy installation in standard suspension systems. WoodWorks Grille Tegular panels are offered in 2'x2' and 2'x4' sizes and standard finishes including maple, light cherry, dark cherry (shown), and walnut. Among the design features called out in our roundup of new ceilings products are simplified mounting, improved noise reduction, seismic solutions, low emissions, high-recycled content, and even an MRI-safe option for health care.

]]> 0906ceilings-1.asp Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7074-ceilings Among the design features called out in our roundup of new ceilings products are simplified mounting, improved noise reduction, seismic solutions, low emissions, high-recycled content, and even an MRI-safe option for health care.

]]> 0906ceilings-2.asp Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7075-ceilings Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) This month’s roundup showcases a selection of new and innovative ceiling systems that feature undulating resin panels, prefabricated wooden coffers, and a simulated skylight.

]]> 0807ceilings-2.asp Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7055-ceilings This month’s roundup showcases a selection of new and innovative ceiling systems that feature undulating resin panels, prefabricated wooden coffers, and a simulated skylight.

]]> 0807ceilings-1.asp Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7054-ceilings Our roundup of the latest ceilings, wall-framing, and wall-finishing products includes a new and improved plaster binder, formaldehyde-free and antimicrobial ceiling panels, a FSC-certified bamboo panel system, a vaulted ceiling daylighting system, and other interior solutions.

]]> 0705walls-2.asp Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7029-walls-ceilings Our roundup of the latest ceilings, wall-framing, and wall-finishing products includes a new and improved plaster binder, formaldehyde-free and antimicrobial ceiling panels, a FSC-certified bamboo panel system, a vaulted ceiling daylighting system, and other interior solutions.

]]> 0705walls-1-test.asp Thu, 17 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/10111-walls-ceilings