Ugly ceiling
- Thread starter LeoT
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Why render?
options
- scrape off and paint
- board over
- styrofoam ceiling tile oer
options
- scrape off and paint
- board over
- styrofoam ceiling tile oer
Hi WM, I didn't exactly mean render but the normal flat look, getting rid of the popcorn ceiling. Your suggestions are great.
Which one would you think would be the cheaper option?
Cheers
Its called vermiculite and was an common 50s-70's fire and sound proofing feature of units in that area.
Not stable enough to skim coat over, so your best bet is to have someone batten and install a gyprock drop ceiling. Use the cavity to put in downlights to compensate for reduced ceiling height.
I would also suggest another carpet colour besides red
Not stable enough to skim coat over, so your best bet is to have someone batten and install a gyprock drop ceiling. Use the cavity to put in downlights to compensate for reduced ceiling height.
I would also suggest another carpet colour besides red
Its called vermiculite and was an common 50s-70's fire and sound proofing feature of units in that area.
Not stable enough to skim coat over, so your best bet is to have someone batten and install a gyprock drop ceiling. Use the cavity to put in downlights to compensate for reduced ceiling height.
I would also suggest another carpet colour besides red
HI Dave,
I'm trying to avoid at all costs reducing the height of the celling as this unit the ceiling is already kinda low...What about the options WM suggested.. ?
Whats wrong with the red carpet!
Is this 1 or 2 story home?
If its a 2 story with solid cement slap ceiling the cheapest way is to scrape of the popcorn ceiling and then paint with a textured paint.
The best way is to install batons and then install gyprock onto the batons. You will also need new cornice. You will only lose about 40mm of ceiling height.
But your ceiling will look higher because of the flat surface
If its a 2 story with solid cement slap ceiling the cheapest way is to scrape of the popcorn ceiling and then paint with a textured paint.
The best way is to install batons and then install gyprock onto the batons. You will also need new cornice. You will only lose about 40mm of ceiling height.
But your ceiling will look higher because of the flat surface
I call it kittylitter ceiling
I have seen numerous sites on removing it but I don't know anyone that has tried - see http://rainonatinroof.com/2014/09/remove-popcorn-ceilings/
However if you try remove and fork up then go the other way of board & batten etc
I have seen numerous sites on removing it but I don't know anyone that has tried - see http://rainonatinroof.com/2014/09/remove-popcorn-ceilings/
However if you try remove and fork up then go the other way of board & batten etc
1 storey unit
I call it kittylitter ceiling
I have seen numerous sites on removing it but I don't know anyone that has tried - see http://rainonatinroof.com/2014/09/remove-popcorn-ceilings/
However if you try remove and fork up then go the other way of board & batten etc
Thanks again. I think I have the best options now from you guys.
cheers!
Another vote for battens and 10mm plasterboard. put a shadow line 'w' ceiling trim around the walls ie no cornices.
Thanks Scott! Ill be going with the advice from you guys. Ill post a picture when done to show you what 'you guys' created
I only used that picture to illustrate the ceiling I want. Dam red carpet has stolen the show!
Hi Leo
You might want to have a look at some info in this post
http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85266&highlight=Vermiculite
Cheers
You might want to have a look at some info in this post
http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85266&highlight=Vermiculite
Cheers
HandyAndy,
Thanks so much mate!! I saved the contact (LJ Interior Works) and will get in touch. I agree with you. you cant beat the Asians most of the time. I lived in Taiwan for 8 years, so I know their work ethic and how they think. They will just kill any market because their philosophy is if the other guy will do it for $5, we'll do it for $3, and with a smile.
Thanks again! Just curious..do you have any before and after pictures?
You got it. The thing is their quality in general used to not be that great. Nowadays they are getting much better with the same low price. Next super power I think.
