Wire Woven Panels

• Various types of wires with different thicknesses can be used for a drop-in ceiling panel. Small office complexes can take advantage of this design to "open up" a small space. The different colors of metal can be left a natural color, such as copper or stainless. The metal mesh can also be painted to match any décor. Special consideration may have to be taken into account for mounting these sometimes heavy panels. As the metal material will definitely weigh more than a common drop in acoustical ceiling tile.
  
  

Wood Woven Panels

• Wood of any species can be woven into any size panel. The wood must be green and not kilned dried. While the wood is still pliable, it is woven into various patterns depending on the width of the material. Many patterns can be achieved, much like the weaving patterns on wooden baskets. Typically, these panels will be made into a 4-foot-by-8-foot panel. A border piece of wood is run around the outside edge to secure the smaller veneer pieces in place. Once constructed, the panel is set on racks so it can properly cure before installation on a ceiling. Lesser grades of wood veneer, thin pieces, can also be used and the panel painted to any matching décor.
  
  

Weaving Fabric

• Scrap pieces of fabric can be woven into a panel in much the same way as the wood panel. Strips of material can be edged on a sewing machine. The strips are then woven into any design. The outside wood frame can be of the same size as the above-mentioned wood panel. The fabric can be attached to the hidden side of the wood frame. Two center pieces of wood can be run to support the underside of the fabric to keep the material from draping too low from the ceiling area. As with all of the ceiling panels, any raised edges may collect dust. Regardless of the material, the panels can be vacuumed from the surface by the use of a brush attachment.