Installing false ceilings can be advantageous as well as disadvantageous in some cases. The structure is suspended from the ceiling and is also known as a secondary or dropped ceiling. It is quite a craze among homeowners in Singapore to decorate their homes with false ceilings. However, before getting this done in your home understand the basics of this structure to decide whether it is really worth and necessary.
A properly installed dropped ceiling enhances the look of your interiors as it disguises and hides the cables and pipes that pop out in a nicely decorated room. On the contrary, a shoddy false ceiling design or inappropriate material use can also destroy the entire look of your room.
This kind of suspended ceiling work needs skilled and experience professionals to do the work. Therefore, as a homeowner you will have to be extra cautious while choosing professional contractors for this job.
Choosing a contractor
Hiring a good contractor for false ceiling services can be tough but it needs no expertise. You just need to choose from a reliable source and understand of the work that is to be done. The Singapore services directory, Homees.co makes your work easier as they offer you the best contractors and professionals for doing any kind of home-related jobs.
Just go through their online free directory and look for multiple options for suspended ceiling contractors. Compare and get quotations from multiple service providers to get the best service for your home project.
The options available is Homees directory are the best reviewed companies with proper background check made. They keep only the best companies on their list to ensure that every partner listed with them can help you build and offer exceptional service to fix your dream home.
Tips to select the best contractor
Few tips can also be helpful while choosing the best contractor false ceilings:
- Research well starting with your family and friends, especially the ones who have recently renovated their homes
- Get in touch with the builders for recommended contractors
- Once you short listed some potential contractors, have a telephonic interview asking basic questions about their work experience and previous projects
- Plan a meeting with the short-listed contractors to discuss the pricing and then compare
- After meeting them, contact their previous clients to learn about the contractor’s working style and quality of work
- Get a review of the costs involved in the quotation if it includes the material costs, labour costs and other expenses.
- Get everything in writing in a well-documented contract that also works as a proof for insurance coverage and labour compensation, if any.
Types of false ceilings
- Gypsum: gypsum boards are expensive, lightweight, easier to install and fire-resistant
- Plasterboard: more cost-efficient but less durable
- POP: perfect for ceilings for creating unique designs and shapes. Cost effective but time consuming to install
- Wood: adds warmth to any room but they expand and contract in humid weather. This can cause warping or cracking of the ceiling.
- Metal: One of the strongest and durable materials to opt for but is susceptible to corrosion.
Benefits of false ceilings
- Offers aesthetic look to the interiors enhance the appearance of a room
- They are commonly available in modern, contemporary and traditional designs
- The hide the messy wires on your ceiling
- They bring the lofty ceilings lower
- They offer additional lighting system that can be spotlights, cove or recessed lights
- They insulate the room by trapping the air
Things to consider
Before installing a suspended ceiling, you need to consider the space constraints in the Singapore Housing Development Board (HBD) flats in Singapore.
- Ceiling heights in HBD range between 2.5m to 2.7m
- Condominiums have ceiling limits of up to 3m
Spotlights and ceiling fan also consume vertical space that can make the size of the room look smaller. Cove lights can be used to save the vertical space as they are hidden in the false ceilings.
Water-resistant plasterboards can be used in wet zones like bathroom or kitchen.
False ceilings need to be created perfectly so that the ceiling fan can be installed on the actual ceiling. Moreover, any renovation work needs to be down with precision as any negligence can damage the false ceilings.
Installing false ceilings can complement your interiors design styles and home décor. If you really wish to have it in your home and are ready to take the challenges then they are an excellent option.
