Ceiling Installation Central Coast
The other part that you can play in the design of a ceiling is the cornices. Will you stick with the standard cornices or will look for something a little extra? Another option is to eliminate cornices and do a shadowline ceiling.
These make an impressive statement to any room.
While a home handyman can perform the fitting, for an accurate and perfect fit, one should seek the services of a licenced professional. The last thing anyone wants is for their ceiling rose to collapse, maybe causing damage or injury to an innocent onlooker. For additional information on ceiling roses, contact the Plastering Guys now.
Ceiling Installation Options
Removing an old ceiling is a messy, difficult task that shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you tackle demolition, you will have some significant advantages.
You may be removing an old plaster ceiling that keeps having problems with sagging and cracking.
With the ceiling removed, you’ll have access to open joist bays that will allow you to completely re-route electrical wiring to the switches on the wall.
Suspended Ceilings
So-called “suspended” ceilings are a system of lightweight metal tracks suspended by wires from a higher ceiling and then covered with some kind of tile.
The network of uniformly sized grid squares found in a suspended ceiling allows architects or DIYers to install sound-deadening acoustic panels, prefabricated lighting fixtures, air conditioning vents.
This type of ceiling can work in a way that hides the messy mechanical connections and components needed to power a room.
Although not common in residential buildings, it’s worth considering installing hangers in a renovation project with higher ceilings to transform the space and save the cost of running cables and wiring through floors and walls.
Suspended ceilings are usually installed in commercial, offices and retail spaces.

Exposed Beams
While exposed ceiling beams evoke rustic construction, a coffered ceiling is a dramatic statement on craftsmanship and quality. This ultimate exercise in joinery can have many variations, but there are some common elements. The ceiling is divided into square or rectangular sections by a symmetrical grid of beams. And these sections are often finished with mitred mouldings.
The ceiling may be painted, but is often stained and/or varnished.
A coffered ceiling is a masterpiece – a great challenge and an impressive detail that should only be used in very special rooms. When restoring older style homes, this will give a room a fantastic impact!
Ultimately, ceiling repairs or alterations are among the most challenging and potentially expensive tasks a homeowner can add to a renovation project. There are many decisions that will have a long-term impact on the atmosphere of the space.
Careful consideration and design with a designer is always wise before pulling out the hammer and chisel and tackling a difficult project. Despite the cost and effort, giving your ceilings the attention they deserve and giving it the ‘wow’ factor of a sophisticated renovation can dramatically transform your home.