NOVA Ceilings Offers Clean Ceiling Solution

Jan 5 2019
Nova Ceilings SmartPeel Tile being Peeled

It’s often been said that “cleanliness is next to Godliness”, and that certainly applies to the food and beverage industry, whether the subject is a restaurant, convenience store or supermarket. Fortunately, a growing number of businesses have discovered that the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile, a product of NOVA Ceilings, provides an easy, low-cost solution to maintaining a bright and clean environment that exudes a perception of quality.

According to NOVA Ceilings CEO Shawn Engberg, who designed the revolutionary product, the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile is a multiple layer, recyclable ceiling tile that adheres to existing or new ceiling tiles. To attain a clean surface, a maintenance technician simply peels away one of the five individual layers to reveal a bright, clean surface. The SmartPeel Ceiling Tile eliminates the need for labor-intensive cleaning with hazardous chemicals and landfill waste that inevitably results when the ceiling tiles are too worn and discarded.

The product is so innovative, in fact, that the National Restaurant Association selected the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile as a recipient of its 2014 Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award. The annual awards program recognizes cutting-edge advancements in increased energy efficiency, waste reduction and operational improvements.

“Those involved in the food and beverage industry work very hard to maintain their facilities and provide a clean and safe environment for patrons and staff,” says Engberg. “However, when you factor in the price of cleaning chemicals and the labor required to remove each tile, scrub it, and replace it, the traditional cleaning process can get costly.

“In contrast, the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile is not only cost-effective, but requires much less time,” he adds. “Some people have told me it reminds them of the windshields used on NASCAR race cars. The crew simply peels off the used layer and they’re done. Utilizing the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile, periodic cleanings can be accomplished in a fraction of the time, at a fraction of the cost, yielding perfect results with every peel.”

On average, each of SmartPeel Ceiling Tile's five individual layers typically lasts 12 to 15 months, depending upon how often dirt and grime build up, and will provide clean and efficient ceiling maintenance for approximately five years. "Another benefit," says Engberg, "is improved lighting efficiency, which is important in any food and beverage establishment." By design, the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile features higher reflectivity nearly 15 percent more when comparing the use of these tiles with conventional cleaning methods — for a significant improvement in lighting.

According to the National Restaurant Association, Kitchen Innovations Award recipients are chosen by an independent panel of industry experts comprised of internationally recognized food facilities consultants, multi-unit restaurant executives, and design experts. Award recipients are selected based on how they address the trends and topics most important to foodservice operators today.

 

This article was previously published in March of 2015. Product and company names have been updated.

I agreed to test the NOVA SmartPeel Ceiling Tile application on one tile and compare it to another tile next to it. Even attaching the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile made a big difference in appearance, as the application is bright, white, and shiny so that tile looked cleaner already. Two months later, without any cleaning of either tile, it was clear that the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile did not have as much grease and dust as the tile with no application. It was clear to me after the test to attach the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile to all my food service, bakery and dish room tiles.

Tally Mertes - Hy-Vee, Inc.

We were pleased to be one of the pilot restaurants that assisted in the final testing of the SmartPeel Ceiling Tile. Your professional team came in and installed the product, routinely followed up on a timely basis, and listened closely to our feedback. At first, I was a bit skeptical as to how the tile would hold up. However, I have been more than pleased with the results. Not only have we reduced the amount of labor and chemicals needed to clean our ceiling tile, the tiles have lasted longer than we expected. The product was easy to install, and we immediately got the added benefit of a brighter kitchen environment. 

Lee A. Faaborg - Wendy's, Grand Island, NE

It's no longer a chore to get our staff to clean the tiles, in fact, most of them thought it was quite fun and it took little effort to get the job done. And as you said, the ceiling looked brand new after the peel. The fact that chemicals no longer have to be used and we are saving money in the process makes the NOVA SmartPeel Ceiling Tiles one of the best new tools we have at our hospital.

Robert G. Cunningham - Good Samaritan Hospital

After being installed nearly 8 months ago, the SmartPeel Ceiling Tiles still look terrific with the first layer. I am a big supporter of this product as it is obvious to me it saves money and time in cleaning and replacement tiles, plus, improves the look of our service area ceiling above the ovens. This product improves the look of our stores to our customers, and I am convinced they also save franchisees money in the long run. 

Mike Campbell - Subway Restaurants
Clean. Safe. Recyclable.

We invented our NOVA SmartPeel Ceiling Tiles with three things in mind: Cleanliness, safety, and environmental friendliness. We believe that being innovative doesn’t mean having to sacrifice other things. Find out how our SmartPeel tiles are changing the industry below.

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