Burgess CEP ceiling tiles are metal suspended ceiling tiles — white, UK-made steel tiles, available in plain and perforated finishes — from one of the first companies to introduce metal ceiling tiles to the UK market. Unlike the soft mineral fibre tiles most people picture, a Burgess tile is a durable metal tile that drops into or clips onto a standard grid. Because so many of these ceilings are still in service, the most common reason to look up Burgess CEP today is to source replacement tiles for an existing installation. This guide explains what the tiles are, what RCT stocks, and what to know before sourcing replacements.
Burgess CEP specialises in metal ceiling tiles rather than soft mineral fibre. A typical Burgess tile is a white powder-coated steel tile, either plain or perforated. On perforated tiles such as the D278 pattern, sound absorption comes from the perforations (usually with an acoustic pad behind) rather than from the body of the tile, which is how a metal ceiling achieves acoustic performance. The metal face gives durability, a clean wipe-clean finish and a long service life.
RCT carries a range of UK-made Burgess CEP metal tiles, all 595mm-based and white, in lay-in, tegular and clip-in formats:
Prices vary over time, so treat the figures above as a guide and confirm current pricing when ordering.
Because Burgess CEP systems span decades, matching a tile from an older ceiling can be less straightforward than matching a current mineral fibre tile. The things that vary are the size (595mm or 1195mm), the edge and fixing (square lay-in, tegular, microlook or clip-in), the grid width (15mm or 24mm) and the perforation pattern (plain or a pattern such as D278). The key to a successful match is accurate information: precise measurements, the fixing method, and clear photographs of the face, any perforation pattern and the edge.
If you have a Burgess CEP ceiling that needs tiles, gather the details and speak to the RCT team, who handle metal ceiling matching daily and have supplied this material since the 1960s. Even where an exact original product has changed, a close current equivalent can usually be identified, which is far cheaper and less disruptive than replacing the whole ceiling. The rest of this cluster covers finding replacements, matching on refurbishments, how Burgess compares to a mineral fibre range, and sourcing for larger contracts.
What are Burgess CEP ceiling tiles made of?
They are metal (powder-coated steel) ceiling tiles, plain or perforated, in white. On perforated tiles like the D278 pattern, sound absorption comes from the perforations and a backing pad rather than the tile body.
What Burgess CEP tiles does RCT stock?
RCT stocks UK-made Burgess metal tiles including Classcare and Plain square edge, Tegular Plain, Tegular D278, D278 perforation clip-in and plain clip-in — in 595mm x 595mm (and plain square edge also in 1195mm x 595mm), for 15mm and 24mm grids.
Are Burgess CEP tiles still available?
Yes. RCT carries a range of current Burgess CEP metal tiles and has supplied the material since the 1960s. Older ceilings can usually be matched to a current product or a close equivalent.
What is the cheapest Burgess CEP tile?
The Burgess Classcare square edge tile is the budget option, from around £1.49 each plus VAT, suited to offices and most retail environments. Confirm current pricing when ordering.
See the full range of Burgess CEP metal tiles in stock on our Burgess CEP category page.
Need to identify or match a Burgess CEP ceiling? Send photos and measurements or call 01939 251 450 — we have handled metal ceilings since the 1960s. Request a quote for your tiles.
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