Compare ‘POP ceiling’ with ‘Suspended Al T ceiling or modular ceiling’.

Sr. No.	POP ceiling	Aluminium ‘T’ ceiling
1.	Made with GI frame work and POP tiles	Made with Aluminium T framework and tiles [of either particleboard or fibreboard or Thermocole or plastic sheets or POP or Mineral wool tiles] are just placed in the frame work.
2.	Curved profiles are possible & very common.	Curved profiles are not possible.
3.	Cornices are made easily.	Cornices of this material are not possible.
4.	Relatively heavy weight ceiling.	Very light in weight with low density fiber or plastic or Thermocole or Phenotherm tiles or Mineral wool tiles.
5.	Takes relatively longer time for erection.	Takes relatively short time for erection.
6.	Access above the ceiling is virtually ruled out.	Access above the ceiling after erection is easy & without damage.
7.	Can develop cracks due to vibrations of the floor.	Cracks cannot be developed since the tile fitment is loose.
8.	Much cheaper than Al ‘T’ ceiling. Costs around Rs. 450=00 /Sq. Met.	Costlier than POP ceiling. Costs around 750=00 Rs. / Sq. Met.