Metal Ceiling Tiles in Aluminium, Galvanised Steel and Stainless Steel
Jawdah metal ceiling tiles are formed, coated metal panels for suspended ceilings, made in ten variants that combine three materials, two installation methods (lay-in and clip-in) and two faces (plain and perforated).
- Variants
- 10 (3 materials, lay-in / clip-in, plain / perforated)
- Thickness
- 0.4 mm up to 1.0 mm
- Perforation
- Circular Ø 1.8 mm with black acoustic tissue
- Clip-in custom sizes
- 30 cm up to 3 m
- Lay-in grid
- T-24 & T-15
Jawdah offers ten metal ceiling tile variants: aluminium lay-in and clip-in (plain and perforated), galvanised steel lay-in and clip-in (plain and perforated), and stainless steel lay-in and clip-in (plain). All are made in thicknesses from 0.4 mm up to 1.0 mm. Lay-in tiles sit on a T-24 or T-15 grid in 600x600, 600x1200 or 300x1200 mm; clip-in tiles fix to a concealed carrier in 600x600/1200 or 300x300/1200 mm, with custom sizes from 30 cm up to 3 m.
A metal ceiling tile is the modular unit of a closed suspended ceiling. Jawdah Industrial Co. Ltd. produces tiles in aluminium, galvanised steel and stainless steel, and each material is offered in a lay-in version for exposed grids and a clip-in version for concealed carriers. Aluminium and galvanised steel tiles also come with a perforated acoustic face; stainless steel tiles are plain.
Use this page to see all ten variants side by side and to understand how material, installation method and face type interact. When you have narrowed the choice, the lay-in and clip-in product pages carry the full specification tables for each material.
How the ten tile variants are organised
The tile range is easiest to read as a matrix. The first axis is material: aluminium, galvanised steel or stainless steel. The second is how the tile meets its suspension: lay-in tiles rest on the flanges of an exposed grid, while clip-in tiles are pressed onto a concealed carrier. The third is the face: plain for a smooth soffit, or perforated where the tile has to contribute to sound absorption.
Not every combination exists. Stainless steel tiles are produced plain only, so the matrix has ten products rather than twelve. Knowing which cell of the matrix you need makes the specification, the suspension order and the submittal much simpler.
The Jawdah tile matrix
The table lists every metal tile product in the Jawdah range with its suspension system and standard sizes. Sizes are given as stated in the Jawdah product data; metric and imperial versions are listed for lay-in sizes.
| Material | Installation | Face | Suspension | Standard sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium | Lay-in | Plain | T-24 & T-15 | 600x600, 600x1200, 300x1200 mm |
| Aluminium | Lay-in | Perforated | T-24 & T-15 | 600x600, 600x1200 mm |
| Aluminium | Clip-in | Plain | Concealed Clip-In (standard / advanced) | 600x600/1200, 300x300/1200 mm; custom 30 cm up to 3 m |
| Aluminium | Clip-in | Perforated | Concealed Clip-In (standard / advanced) | 600x600/1200, 300x300/1200 mm; custom 30 cm up to 3 m |
| Galvanised steel | Lay-in | Plain | T-24 & T-15 | 600x600, 600x1200, 300x1200 mm |
| Galvanised steel | Lay-in | Perforated | T-24 & T-15 | 600x600, 600x1200 mm |
| Galvanised steel | Clip-in | Plain | Concealed Clip-In (standard / advanced) | 600x600/1200, 300x300/1200 mm; custom 30 cm up to 3 m |
| Galvanised steel | Clip-in | Perforated | Concealed Clip-In (standard / advanced) | Plain / perforated sizes as clip-in plain |
| Stainless steel | Lay-in | Plain | T-24 & T-15 | 600x600, 600x1200, 300x1200 mm |
| Stainless steel | Clip-in | Plain | Concealed Clip-In (standard / advanced) | 600x600/1200, 300x300/1200 mm; custom 30 cm up to 3 m |
All variants: thickness 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | up to 1.0 mm; other thicknesses on request.
Plain aluminium and galvanised steel tiles are listed for corridors, retail units, utility and computer rooms, back-of-house areas, kitchens and wet areas. Perforated versions are listed for offices and meeting rooms, hospitals and clinics, schools and universities, airports and exhibition centres, and large halls where speech clarity and noise control matter.
Stainless steel tiles are named for bathrooms, kitchens, wet areas, halls, the food and beverage industry, hospitals, shops, airports and exhibition centres. Their value is hygiene and corrosion resistance rather than colour, which is why they come in a matte finish only.
- Food preparation and commercial kitchens: stainless steel, plain.
- Open-plan offices and classrooms: perforated aluminium or galvanised steel.
- Hotel lobbies and showrooms: clip-in plain, for a flush plane.
- Corridors and service areas: lay-in plain, for fast access.
Lay-in tiles have formed edges that sit on the flanges of the main and cross tees, so the grid stays visible as a fine line around each module. Any tile can be lifted by hand. This is the economical, highly accessible option and the usual choice for offices, retail, corridors and service areas. Details are on the lay-in metal tiles page.
Clip-in tiles hide the carrier completely. The ceiling reads as one flush plane broken only by tight joints, which suits lobbies, showrooms and spaces where the ceiling is part of the architecture. Tiles are demountable for access. Jawdah offers standard and advanced clip-in suspension configurations, compared on the clip-in metal tiles page.
The perforated face uses circular perforation Ø 1.8 mm as the standard pattern, with an acoustic black tissue bonded on the back. Customised perforation sizes and designs are available on client request. Plain and perforated tiles of the same material and method share the same suspension, so both can be combined in one ceiling.
Confirm the selection for your project with the Jawdah team.
Both methods use the same three materials and the same thickness range. The difference lies in appearance, the suspension components and the sizes on offer.
| Aspect | Lay-in | Clip-in |
|---|---|---|
| Grid visibility | Exposed T-24 or T-15 grid | Concealed carrier, flush plane |
| Suspension | Main Tee, Cross Tee 120, Cross 60, wall angle | Spring tee, spring tee bracket and joiner, C-channel (advanced), U-shape wall angle |
| Standard sizes | 600x600, 600x1200, 300x1200 mm | 600x600/1200, 300x300/1200 mm |
| Custom sizes | Not stated | Length and width from 30 cm up to 3 m on request |
| Access | Lift tile by hand | Demountable tile |
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Metal Ceiling Tiles in Aluminium, Galvanised Steel and Stainless Steel
Material comparison: what changes with each metal
The three materials differ in alloy or grade, coating, colour route and in the test references stated for the raw material. These references belong to the material that was tested and cannot be carried across: an aluminium class is not a galvanised steel class. The table keeps each value with its own material.
Metal tile materials compared (values as stated, raw material scope where noted) Property Aluminium Galvanised steel Stainless steel Alloy / grade 3005, 3105, 1100 (plain); 3005, 3105 (perforated) Galvanised steel, complying with ASTM A653M Grade 201 & 304 Material references BS 476 Part 7-1987, ASTM B 209, ASTM D 2247, ASTM E 1477-98, EN 1396 ASTM A653M ASTM A240/A240M, A370, A480/A480M, A484/A484M, A666 Finish Pre-painted polyester, 25 microns front, 5 microns back (EN 1396); powder coating 60–80 microns; anti-bacterial paint Electrostatic polyester powder coating 60–80 microns; pre-painted polyester (EN 1396); anti-bacterial paint on request Matte finish Colours 5 standard, up to 110 on request White standard, any RAL on request Natural stainless (matte) Fire (raw material) Class 0, BS 476 Part 7-1987; surface flame spread test Class 0, BS 476 Part 6 & 7 Fire propagation BS 476 Part 6 – 1989; surface flame spread Class 1 BS 476 Part 7 – 1997 Fire, moisture and corrosion resistance stated, no class Humidity (raw material) According to ASTM D 2247 Up to 1000 HRS according to EN ISO 6270-2 Moisture resistance stated Light reflectance (raw material) More than 0.75 according to ASTM E 1477-98 Not stated Not stated Faces Plain and perforated Plain and perforated Plain only Reading the test references correctly
The fire, humidity, reflectance and water vapour statements in the tile data are labelled “raw material”. They describe the coil or sheet the tiles are made from, not a tested ceiling assembly with its suspension, voids and penetrations. The aluminium tile data also states water vapour transmission as NIL for the raw material.
When a consultant asks for the fire or acoustic performance of the finished ceiling, treat that as a project requirement to be confirmed with the Jawdah team and the project documents, not as something the raw-material references already cover.
Planning a metal tile ceiling
Start from the grid or carrier module, then place lights, diffusers and sprinklers on that module. Lay-in modules are fixed by the main and cross tee spacing; clip-in layouts follow the spring tee spacing and allow longer custom tiles. Decide early whether the ceiling must read as a visible grid or as a flush surface, because that choice fixes the tile family.
Where acoustic zones and plain zones meet, keep the same material and method so the colour and edge detail match. Mixing aluminium and galvanised steel tiles in one visible ceiling can show slight differences in finish, since the coating routes are different.
Specifications often copy one tile datasheet for the whole project. That leads to galvanised tiles described with aluminium alloys, stainless tiles listed in colours they are not made in, or perforated stainless tiles that do not exist in the range. Each line of the specification should name material, method, face and size explicitly.
- Specifying a perforated stainless steel tile; stainless is plain only.
- Asking for 300x1200 mm perforated lay-in; perforated lay-in sizes are 600x600 and 600x1200 mm.
- Using alloy 1100 for perforated aluminium; perforated tiles are listed in 3005 and 3105.
- Quoting a light reflectance for galvanised or stainless tiles; it is stated for aluminium only.
Jawdah supplies the tiles together with the T-grid or Clip-In suspension and the hanging accessories, so the module, the carrier and the tile edge are matched from the start. For each tile product the Jawdah data names a Technical Data Sheet and the Metal Ceiling System Catalogue, which the team sends on request, with installation manuals and test reports available in hard copy.
Key facts
- Jawdah produces ten metal ceiling tile variants across aluminium, galvanised steel and stainless steel.
- Jawdah stainless steel ceiling tiles are made plain only, in lay-in and clip-in versions.
- Jawdah metal ceiling tiles are listed in thicknesses of 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 and up to 1.0 mm.
- Jawdah lay-in metal tiles fit T-24 and T-15 suspension systems.
- Jawdah clip-in metal tiles can be customised in length and width from 30 cm up to 3 m.
- The standard Jawdah metal tile perforation is circular Ø 1.8 mm with acoustic black tissue on the back.
- Jawdah aluminium tiles state a light reflectance of more than 0.75 according to ASTM E 1477-98 (raw material).
- Jawdah galvanised steel tiles are white as standard and available in any RAL colour on request.
RFQ / BOQ checklist
- Material per zone: aluminium, galvanised steel, stainless steel
- Installation method: lay-in or clip-in
- Face: plain or perforated (Ø 1.8 mm standard or custom)
- Tile size, metric or imperial, and any custom size
- Thickness from 0.4 mm up to 1.0 mm
- Colour or RAL reference and finish route
- Anti-bacterial paint required or not
- Suspension: T-24, T-15 or Clip-In standard / advanced
- Ceiling areas and tile quantities by type
- Reflected ceiling plan and project location
Ten: aluminium lay-in plain and perforated, aluminium clip-in plain and perforated, galvanised steel lay-in plain and perforated, galvanised steel clip-in plain and perforated, and stainless steel lay-in and clip-in, both plain.
All Jawdah metal tiles are listed in 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 and up to 1.0 mm. Other thicknesses are available on request.
No. Jawdah stainless steel lay-in and clip-in tiles are listed with a plain texture only, in a matte finish.
The standard is full circular perforation Ø 1.8 mm with an acoustic black tissue on the back. Custom perforation sizes and designs can be made on client request.
Clip-in tiles in aluminium, galvanised steel and stainless steel can be produced in customised lengths and widths from 30 cm up to 3 m on request. Lay-in tiles are listed in standard grid sizes.
Galvanised steel tiles are supplied in white as standard and can be produced in any RAL colour depending on quantity and client request.
No. Class 0 as per BS 476 Part 7-1987 is stated for the aluminium raw material. Galvanised steel tiles state fire propagation per BS 476 Part 6 – 1989 and surface flame spread Class 1 per BS 476 Part 7 – 1997, also for the raw material.
Yes, when they share material and installation method. Plain and perforated lay-in tiles use the same T-grid, and plain and perforated clip-in tiles use the same concealed system.
Anti-bacterial paint is listed as an option for aluminium tiles and, on request, for galvanised steel tiles. Stainless steel tiles are supplied in a matte finish.
Talk to Jawdah
Specify the right metal tile for each zone
Send the ceiling plan with zones marked plain, perforated or hygienic, and Jawdah will confirm material, method, sizes and suspension for every area.