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Hi all, planning a bathroom reno and after advice on the suspended ceiling.
Initial plan I had was to have a plasterer gyprock all over it with a single panel but have found out from strata the suspended ceiling drop in panel function must stay as the unit above me’s bathroom pipes are in the cavity and the plumber may need future access to them.
Can i have a recommendation please for residential drop in panels? Easy craft easy vj100 wa?
As I need to get rid of the old melamine panels,
tx in advance
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Hi @Henski,
You could potentially use Easycraft panels, but they are not designed to be dropped in and only supported around their edges. They need to be fixed to a series of 450mm spaced battens. If the panels are not secured adequately, there is a good chance they will sag, especially when exposed to the humidity of a bathroom.
Depending on your grid size, you might like to look at the Siniat 1200 x 600 x 10mm Ceiling Tile Vinyl Smooth - 6 Pack. They're designed to be installed in existing gridwork and are suitable for wet areas. We also have the Gyprock CSR 591 x 1191 x 10mm White Freshtone Diamond Ceiling Tile.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hi @Henski
To get the ideal colour of white that you're after, I suggest visiting the stores paint department with one of your tiles. I recommend looking at the colour sample board and matching up your tile to the colour that you like.
Once you've picked out a few shades of white, I suggest asking the paint specialist to mix up a small sample pot so that you can test it on your ceiling with the tile beside it. When you find the shade that you like, you can then have a large batch tinted in that colour.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
Hi @Henski
It would be advisable to use the wet area panelling as this is designed to cope with heavy moisture. The regular panel on the other hand if repeatedly exposed to heavy moisture will eventually get damaged.
Renovating your bathroom does not happen often. I suggest investing in premium materials so that you'll get a longer service life for your bathroom.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know,
Eric
Hi @Henski,
Acrylic paint is water-based paint. If you are looking at using flat paint in your bathroom, I would suggest going with one like Dulux White Ceiling +PLUS Kitchen and Bathroom Paint - 2L that's designed for wet areas.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
