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The integrated ceiling market has seen a steady rise in popularity in recent years. However, behind this growth lies a series of unresolved issues, such as the lack of standardized specifications and confusing product designs. Some companies take advantage of these ambiguities by using misleading branding or even implementing "mandatory" tactics to push consumers into buying overpriced matching appliances. These practices not only harm consumer interests but also hinder the sustainable development of the industry.
**Mismatched Sizes and Forced Purchases**
On July 20th, Mr. Chen from Zhuzhou contacted a home installation materials studio, reporting that the size of his newly purchased integrated ceiling did not match the dimensions of the electrical appliances he had already bought. As a result, he was forced to purchase new appliances from the same seller.
Mr. Chen explained that on May 1st, he bought a 318mm x 318mm suspended ceiling at a “special price†from the Fascinosaur integrated ceiling shop in Wanshang Shifeng Building Materials Market. The total area covered about 12 square meters, and the cost was around 4,000 yuan. When it came time to install the ceiling, he found out that the lamps, exhaust fans, and other electrical devices he had previously purchased could not fit due to incompatible sizes.
“I didn’t pay much attention to the size when I bought the ceiling,†Mr. Chen said, expressing frustration. “The appliances I bought outside were all standard-sized, but after purchasing the ceiling, I realized they wouldn’t work.†Since the ceiling was already installed, he had no choice but to buy a set of electrical appliances from the store. “Lamps I bought elsewhere were worth more than 100 yuan, but here, the cheapest one was 200 yuan.â€
**Different Standards, Product Tying Tactics**
On July 21st, the reporter visited the French Lion Dragon integrated ceiling shop in Wanbo Hao Shifeng Building Materials Market. Sales consultant Zhang Qing told the reporter that the shop offers various ceiling sizes, including 159mm x 477mm, but “we’ve largely phased out the 300mm x 300mm specification and now mainly sell 318mm x 318mm.â€
Zhang Qing explained that each manufacturer has its own standards, which is meant to prevent dealers from using low-quality appliances to deceive customers. “Product differentiation is an open secret in the integrated ceiling industry,†she said.
Another dealer at the same mall, Ms. Tao, confirmed that the most common sizes are 300mm x 300mm, 300mm x 600mm, and 600mm x 600mm. “These are the standard sizes, so consumers can easily buy just the ceiling and their own appliances.â€
However, the 318mm x 318mm size is a special dimension. “This type of plate must be matched with specific electrical appliances. Only the brand that produces this size will have compatible electrical products,†Ms. Tao said. “This is essentially a form of tying, forcing consumers to buy appliances from the ceiling seller.â€
**Market Confusion and the Need for Standardization**
In today’s home improvement market, there is a lot of confusion around product names like “integrated ceilings†and “integral ceilings.†Each brand has its own naming conventions, making it difficult for consumers to understand what exactly constitutes an integrated ceiling. Many believe that these products must include lighting, ventilation, and heating modules, but in reality, whether or not these components are included depends entirely on the consumer’s choice during the purchase process.
One industry insider, who preferred to remain anonymous, pointed out that some brands use special specifications under the guise of “provincial materials†to force consumers into buying their electrical appliances. “Even if you want to replace them later, you’re stuck with their products,†they said. “This not only harms consumers but also damages the long-term growth of the industry.â€
“The real issue is that some companies sell cheap panels but make profits through expensive electrical appliances,†the insider added. “This is the hidden business model behind the special sizes.â€
“Companies should focus on product quality and after-sales service rather than resorting to forced sales tactics. Such practices are not only unethical but also counterproductive in the long run,†the insider concluded.