How To Make A Faux Tray Ceiling In Revit

A tray ceiling is a recessed ceiling that has a lower center section than the surrounding edges. It is a popular design choice for adding visual interest and depth to a room. Tray ceilings can be created using a variety of materials, including drywall, wood, and metal. In this tutorial, we will show you how to create a faux tray ceiling in Revit.

Step 1: Create a new Revit project

To begin, create a new Revit project. Select the "Architectural Template" and click "OK".

Step 2: Create a new level

Next, create a new level for the tray ceiling. Click the "Levels" tab on the ribbon and then click the "New Level" button. In the "New Level" dialog box, enter a name for the new level and click "OK".

Step 3: Create the tray ceiling boundary

Once the new level has been created, select the "Floor Plan" tab on the ribbon. Then, select the "Rectangle" tool from the "Draw" panel. Draw a rectangle to define the boundary of the tray ceiling.

Step 4: Extrude the tray ceiling

Once the tray ceiling boundary has been created, select it and then click the "Extrude" tool from the "Modify" panel. In the "Extrude" dialog box, enter a distance to extrude the tray ceiling. Click "OK" to extrude the tray ceiling.

Step 5: Create the soffit

The next step is to create the soffit for the tray ceiling. Select the "Floor Plan" tab on the ribbon. Then, select the "Rectangle" tool from the "Draw" panel. Draw a rectangle inside the tray ceiling boundary to define the soffit.

Step 6: Extrude the soffit

Once the soffit has been created, select it and then click the "Extrude" tool from the "Modify" panel. In the "Extrude" dialog box, enter a distance to extrude the soffit. Click "OK" to extrude the soffit.

Step 7: Add trim to the tray ceiling

To finish the tray ceiling, add trim around the edges. Select the "Floor Plan" tab on the ribbon. Then, select the "Line" tool from the "Draw" panel. Draw lines around the edges of the tray ceiling to define the trim.

Step 8: Extrude the trim

Once the trim has been created, select it and then click the "Extrude" tool from the "Modify" panel. In the "Extrude" dialog box, enter a distance to extrude the trim. Click "OK" to extrude the trim.

Step 9: Add a ceiling material

The final step is to add a ceiling material to the tray ceiling. Select the "Materials" tab on the ribbon. Then, select the "Ceiling" category. Choose a ceiling material and click "OK" to apply it to the tray ceiling.

Conclusion

That's it! You have now created a faux tray ceiling in Revit. Tray ceilings are a great way to add visual interest and depth to a room. They can be created using a variety of materials and techniques. With a little creativity, you can create a tray ceiling that is perfect for your home.