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Plafon PVC
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Definition
PVC ceiling tile or plastic ceiling panel — a lightweight, moisture-resistant ceiling material made from polyvinyl chloride, used in bathrooms, kitchens, and wet areas where gypsum or GRC would deteriorate. Plafon PVC is cheap, easy to install and replace, and resists mould and mildew, but offers poor acoustic absorption and lower fire resistance than gypsum or GRC.
Example
An Indonesian residential bathroom uses small plafon PVC panels (often 30×30 cm) suspended on a lightweight plastic track system — the plastic's moisture resistance and mouldproof surface making it ideal for the humid environment and constant water splashing.