Tectum Lay-In Ceiling Panels

Longevity, Sustainability, and Noise Control

High-Performance Ceiling Panels for Suspended Grid Systems

Tectum Lay-In ceiling panels are designed to provide superior performance in acoustics, durability, and design flexibility. With certified acoustics and results that align with industry-wide best practices, these panels are a great choice for a wide range of projects and spaces.

Where Tectum Lay-In is specified

Architects specify Tectum Lay-In wherever a project has, or calls for, a standard suspended grid ceiling with a plenum above. This product is suitable for schools, offices, healthcare facilities, and retail spaces that need durable acoustic performance within a drop-ceiling configuration with a 15/16″ exposed-tee grid.

Classrooms and Corridors

Schools need a ceiling that can handle daily traffic and potential abuse without sacrificing acoustics. Tectum Lay-In drops into a standard suspended grid, and with a high-NRC acoustical backer, panels reach NRC up to 0.85 for clearer speech and fewer distractions in classrooms and corridors.

Offices and Commercial Interiors

Standard suspended ceilings need to look finished while staying accessible. Tectum Lay-In panels come in white, natural, and custom colors, and can be field-painted up to 6 times without compromising acoustic or fire performance, so the look of your space can be customized.

Healthcare and Institutional Facilities

Corridors and common areas in healthcare and institutional buildings need a surface that stays clean while maintaining noise levels and dampening echo. Tectum Lay-In panels have a mold- and mildew-resistant surface that can be disinfected, supporting sanitation standards and other needs.

Renovation and Retrofit Projects

When an existing suspended grid needs new panels, Tectum Lay-In is built to drop right in, meaning faster installation and easy access to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing above the ceiling, without the need to replace the grid itself.

When a different product is the better fit

Want a grid-based ceiling with a more finished, seamless look? Tectum Tegular uses a stepped edge that drops the panel face below the grid, minimizing its visual presence while keeping the same easy access to the plenum. If your space doesn’t have a suspended grid, or you need to mount straight to a wall, deck, or exposed structure, Tectum Direct-Attach fastens directly to the substrate instead.

Key Features of Tectum Lay-In Ceilings

Design Flexibility

Available in white, natural, and a range of custom colors, Tectum Lay-In and Lay-In High NRC panels add color, style, and aesthetics to your project space without compromising on durability or sustainability. They can also be painted up to 6 times without impacting performance.

Noise Control

Tectum Lay-In and Lay-in High NRC ceiling panels provide excellent sound absorption for your project space. The panels feature NRC up to 0.85 to control noise and reverberations, making them perfect for high-traffic, heavy-use interiors.

Durable & Reliable

Lay-in panels are designed for durability and years of use. Additionally, Tectum Lay-In ceiling panels feature a mold- and mildew-resistant surface that can be disinfected for added safety compliance and long-lasting reliability.

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FAQ: Tectum Lay-In Ceiling Panels

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What's the difference between Tectum Lay-In, Tectum Direct-Attach, and Tectum Tegular?

Tectum Lay-In panels drop into a standard 15/16″ exposed-tee grid system. Direct-Attach panels mount straight to a structural deck without a suspended grid, while Tegular panels use a recessed edge for a flush, shadow-line look within the grid. All three share the same core Tectum performance, so the choice usually comes down to the ceiling structure and aesthetic the project calls for.

What NRC rating do Tectum Lay-In panels provide?

Standard Tectum Lay-In panels have a base NRC of 0.40. With the Lay-In High NRC option, which adds a factory-applied acoustical backer, panels reach NRC up to 0.85, giving architects reliable noise and reverberation management in high-traffic, heavy-use spaces like classrooms, corridors, and open offices.

Can Tectum Lay-In panels be used in pools, locker rooms, or other humid spaces?

Yes. Tectum Lay-In panels feature HUMIGUARD Plus for sag and humidity resistance, along with a mold- and mildew-resistant surface. That combination makes them a strong fit for natatoriums, locker rooms, and other spaces where moisture is a constant factor.

What grid systems is Tectum Lay-In compatible with?

Tectum Lay-In panels are designed for standard 15/16″ exposed-tee grid systems, so they work with the suspension systems already common in most commercial buildings. That makes them straightforward to spec for both new construction and ceiling replacements in existing spaces.

Can Tectum Lay-In panels be painted or customized for a specific look?

Yes. Panels are available in white, natural, and a range of custom colors, and they can be field-painted up to 6 times without compromising acoustic or fire performance. White panels also offer 75% light reflectance, which helps lighting systems, especially indirect lighting, work more efficiently.

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High-Performance Ceiling Panels for Suspended Grid Systems

Where Tectum Lay-In is specified

Classrooms and Corridors

Offices and Commercial Interiors

Healthcare and Institutional Facilities

Renovation and Retrofit Projects

When a different product is the better fit

Key Features of Tectum Lay-In Ceilings

Design Flexibility

Noise Control

Durable & Reliable

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FAQ: Tectum Lay-In Ceiling Panels

What's the difference between Tectum Lay-In, Tectum Direct-Attach, and Tectum Tegular?

What NRC rating do Tectum Lay-In panels provide?

Can Tectum Lay-In panels be used in pools, locker rooms, or other humid spaces?

What grid systems is Tectum Lay-In compatible with?

Can Tectum Lay-In panels be painted or customized for a specific look?

Proudly Serving The Southeast