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Gypsum Ceiling Installation for commercial and residential facilities in Kenya. Ever wondered how gypsum ceiling is installed? Installing a perfect gypsum designer ceiling system is not an easy task if compared to other ceiling systems like PVC ceiling, wooden T and G or soft boards. It requires careful planning in terms of measurements, needed tools, the correct materials and most important marking ceiling levels correctly.
There are several options for suspending or installing a gypsum ceiling either on concrete slab or roof. Some of the systems includes; The V-keel style system, the Hat furring channel system and the standard channel/stud system. We will discuss about the standard channel/stud type of installation which is cheaper in terms of materials and labor. Below are essential tools required to install a standard gypsum ceiling; either plain or design; Note that Gypsum Ceiling Supplies Ltd Sales all the mention drywall ceiling metal profiles and other related accessories
You can get all the tools mentioned above at Gypsum Ceiling Supplies shop located at Ruai Bypass at the junction of Kangundo Road and Eastern Bypass or Westlands Branch at the Sarit Centre Round about. You can also call us to deliver gypsum ceiling materials to your location. Our mobile number 0706200300
This is a list of the most preferred materials required to install a long-lasting gypsum ceiling system with a strong framing and can withstand any type of environment
Take room measurements using a tape measure or a lesser measuring machine to determine the dimensions. Once you have the dimensions convert them into square meters and divide by the surface area of a standard gypsum board which is 2.88 square meters. I recommend a 9mm Gyproc gypsum board 8ft*4ft*9mm. Make sure you add some few sheets for wastage
Using the lesser level machine or horse pipe, take the levels of the ceiling and mark long straight lines. Fix gypsum channels immediately below the ceiling joists where the wall screed ends. Using the already drawn lines as a guide, use steel nails to fix the perimeter channels.
Install two layers of metal studs, the first layer should run from channel to channel to create a 600mm centers between studs. The second layer should run on top of the first layer as a support structure. Make sure you interconnect the stud frame with gypsum screws. Support the stud framing on the roof rafters with studs. If the roof is high, consider installing steel tubes in the roof to be used as the support members for the ceiling structure
If you are installing gypsum ceiling on a slab, use 2- or 3-inch screws with pcs of gypsum wall angles to secure the stud framing on the slab. Alternatively, use roll bolts with steel tubes if the slab is weak. Anchor support studs to the steel tubes using self drilling screws at 600mm gaps
Install all the required electrical wires, audio wires, cctv wires, plumbing pipes and ducts at this stage before fixing the gypsum boards especially on slab surfaces. The roof shouldn’t worry because they are easily accessible
Once you are done with the studs, fix the 9mm gypsum boards starting from the middle of the room on the stud framing while staggering the joints. The utility knife will help you cut the gypsum boards to sizes where applicable. You can now tape the joints with joint tape if you were considering a flat gypsum ceiling system. Continue with step 6 for a gypsum designer ceiling
On the flat ceiling you have already installed, draw (with your pencil) the geometrical shape you want to design by hand or by an already cut plywood as a guide. Fix channels or drywall angle along the guidelines of your shape and making sure your design structure is fixed firmly on the structural studs through the gypsum boards.
Cut provisions for lights, ceiling access doors and other fixtures at this stage
Install decorative moldings such as fiber cornices (fine, smooth and flexible) or gypsum cornices (Made from Plaster of Paris Powder) along the edge between the walls and the ceiling (Optional). Other architectural moldings include; medallions, corner trough and much more
Tape all joints with a special self-adhesive tape called gypsum fiber tape. Then apply 2 coats of joint filler preferably Gyproc gypsum filler in the taped joints. You can also decide to skim the entire gypsum ceiling.
Sand down the joints with smooth sandpaper preferably grit P80 and make sure all bumps and imperfections are eliminated. Apply two coats of undercoat paint, it can be Crown covermatt or Superfast paint from Duracoat. You can apply the final coat of vinyl matt paint or any other decorations such as wallpaper, murals or textured paints.