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How to Make a Suspended Ceiling

How to Make a Suspended Ceiling

A suspended ceiling is a framed panel which appears to float away from the walls. Fluorescent lights can be placed around the edge of the panel to enhance the floating effect and provide wall-washing illumination. The panel can be covered with plasterboard, decorative veneered ply or mineral-fibre ceiling tiles. Locate the position of the ceiling […]

How to Construct a Lowered Ceiling

How to Construct a Lowered Ceiling

You can build the new ceiling at any height providing it complies with the regulations. However, the height of window openings may limit your choice. About 2.4m (8ft) is a useful height for a lowered ceiling. It is a common room height for modern houses and relates to standard wallboard sheet sizes. Most manufacturers of […]

How to Tile a Ceiling

How to Tile a Ceiling

Tiling a ceiling is an alternative to papering for disguising a ceiling surface that is rough or cracked. By far the most common type of ceiling tile is made from expanded polystyrene. The tiles are about 10mm thick and cither about 300mm or 600mm square, and have bevelled edges. They are available plain or in […]