New Ceiling
Mar 6th 2021, 8:48 am
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New Ceiling
Hi,
Im looking for some advise regarding a property that has beam & block roof. Could someone let me know how you attach a plasterboard ceiling onto these beams,
Many thanks
Daniel
Im looking for some advise regarding a property that has beam & block roof. Could someone let me know how you attach a plasterboard ceiling onto these beams,
Many thanks
Daniel
Mar 6th 2021, 2:35 pm
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Re: New Ceiling
The old method was to attach the boards (not plasterboard as in the UK but plaster squares) using horse hair and yeso. They litterally just hang from the soaked hair which then sets solid.
Done a few in one of my older properties
Mar 7th 2021, 8:20 am
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Re: New Ceiling
Hi
the above poster is correct that you used to use yeso which is a quick setting super plaster to stick supports to the ceiling, this is both old fashioned and quite a skill..
the best way is to use a galvanised light weight frame lower than your concrete ceiling height, this allows space for insulation (yes epc S are important in Spain) and space for cable runs in tubes and water pipes clipped to the wall out of harms way.....
you can also-fit spot lights !
obviously you need to have the ceiling height in the first place and you can buy the galvanised metal parts from builders merchants, just look up metal partition system on you tube and you will get the idea....
other than that it’s glue them direct using dry wall adhesive and props (not acro props but the cheap ceiling ones), you would need to put cables in first, this way is unadaptable.
regards
al
the above poster is correct that you used to use yeso which is a quick setting super plaster to stick supports to the ceiling, this is both old fashioned and quite a skill..
the best way is to use a galvanised light weight frame lower than your concrete ceiling height, this allows space for insulation (yes epc S are important in Spain) and space for cable runs in tubes and water pipes clipped to the wall out of harms way.....
you can also-fit spot lights !
obviously you need to have the ceiling height in the first place and you can buy the galvanised metal parts from builders merchants, just look up metal partition system on you tube and you will get the idea....
other than that it’s glue them direct using dry wall adhesive and props (not acro props but the cheap ceiling ones), you would need to put cables in first, this way is unadaptable.
regards
al
Mar 7th 2021, 4:52 pm
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Re: New Ceiling
With the older type of ceiling 1960+ would it support the weight and movement of a ceiling fan or does that need to be attached to the concrete beams?
Bearing in mind some of the fans with light fittings weigh about 15KG?
Bearing in mind some of the fans with light fittings weigh about 15KG?
Mar 8th 2021, 7:19 am
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Re: New Ceiling
Mar 8th 2021, 4:14 pm
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Re: New Ceiling
I guess what you say is safest, better than being liquidized!
Mar 8th 2021, 4:57 pm
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Re: New Ceiling
I use a combination of the two methods I mentioned,,,,,,,in kitchens and bathrooms or anywhere that would remain fanless or needs ducting underneath (extractor fan, pipes, cables etc) I use the hung ceiling method, in a lounge or bedrooms where a fan is required I would dry line the ceiling and fix fan to concrete/block.
depends on the build......depends on the ceiling state.
regards
al
depends on the build......depends on the ceiling state.
regards
al
