Research shows that consumers associate bright, orderly surroundings with higher standards of cleanliness and product quality. And every surface in that space plays a part, including the ceiling overhead.

For supermarket delicatessens and fresh food retail spaces, Fenta Ceiling Tiles create a bright, hygienic backdrop that lets the freshness of the products take centre stage.

Bright, uncluttered ceilings to showcase freshness

Shoppers choose with their eyes first. Fenta’s high-gloss surface maximises light reflectance, with a clean ultra-white finish that creates a fresh and professional appearance overhead. 

That reflected light lifts the entire space, so the colours and textures of the products read more clearly to shoppers.

Fenta tiles also ensure visual consistency. Uneven, stained or visually cluttered ceiling surfaces detract from the overall appearance, while Fenta’s durable UV-coated surface is harder than conventional coatings, offering strong stain resistance and resists yellowing with age.

The 1200 x 600mm tiles are made from a rigid fibre cement board that won’t warp or crack, and drop into commercial suspended ceiling grids.

Hygiene that lasts the life of the tile

As supermarket delicatessens exclusively sell fresh, unwrapped products, hygiene is paramount. Surfaces must not only look clean but always be clean.

Water and moisture resistant, Fenta’s hard, smooth surface is impregnated with an antimicrobial additive that helps minimise the spread of bacteria, mould and mildew, helping projects meet the New Zealand Building Code B2 Durability and G3 Food Preparation requirements.

The UV topcoat contains a bio-silver additive tested to ISO 22196, showing up to 99.99% inhibition of bacterial growth on the surface under laboratory conditions. As silver lasts the life of the product, routine surface cleaning will maintain its antibacterial performance.

Fenta also features a sealed rear face that helps protect the tile from moisture penetration caused by roof leaks, plumbing failures or flooding from the floor above. This additional layer of protection helps reduce water absorption, supporting long-term performance and minimising the risk of damage in demanding commercial environments.

Completing the fresh-food shopping experience

While ceilings are often overlooked, they play an important role in delicatessen and fresh food departments, both functionally and visually.

Complementing modern lighting systems, Fenta Ceiling Tiles help ensure products look fresh and appealing. They satisfy stringent hygiene requirements, and with little maintenance they continue to perform for decades. 

For supermarkets seeking to create attractive, high-performing delicatessen departments, Bates Surfaces’ Fenta ceiling tiles earn their place overhead, brightening the space while meeting NZBC hygiene requirements and holding their finish for years.