House ceiling design ideas
When it comes to choosing your house ceiling design, there is not a huge variety always available. In most cases, if you do not ask or speak to your builder or construction company, they will go with the most commonly used option. In South Africa, the most commonly used options are RhinoBoard and Gyprock ceilings. We will be pointing out some options and their pros and cons.
What are the most popular options to choose from?
RhinoBoards and Gyprock Ceilings
RhinoBoard or Gyprock ceilings are without a doubt excellent ceilings. These ceilings are still in style in the modern era and have their place. Gyprock ceilings have been available for a long time. The thick brown paper laminated on both sides of the ceiling gives it the appearance of chalk. These boards need to be prepared by skimming them before you are able to paint them.
Pros
Easy to install and repair
Freely available
Light weight
Cheap alternative for sound isolating
Cons
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Isoboard Thermal Ceilings
There are Isoboard ceilings in a lot of today’s new homes. The Tongue and Groove finish resembles the old knotty pine ceilings very closely. The finish is a stunningly bright, smooth white. It’s important to note that Isoboard ceilings don’t need to be painted because they won’t fade over time, but you are able to paint them.
Pros
Long lifespan
It does not absorb water
No painting required
Easy installation
Cons
Insulation is required to prevent and reduce noise pollution
Knotty pine ceilings
The purpose of knotty pine is to be used as a ceiling board. It is a slatted pine strip. Utilizing a tongue and groove system, the knotty pine panels fit together. Knotty pine ceilings are made to be easily installed as-is or varnished in a natural wood finish to give the space a warm, natural wood feel.
Pros
Environmentally friendly
Durability
Insulation and soundproofing
Cons
It needs special treatment against water and moisture
Not fireproof
Needs special treatment against pest
More pricey than other options
Suspended Ceilings
Kitchens frequently feature suspended ceilings. A suspended ceiling’s main advantage is that it gives a room’s internal ceiling a neat, smooth finish while concealing electrical wires, pipework, and other services.
Pros
It provides sound proofing
Easy to install
It is easy to remove and replace when repairs are needed
This allows for easy lighting installations
Many color / design options available
Cons
Limited lifespan
Not as sturdy as other options
Reduces room space because it hangs lower
With so many options to choose from, take into consideration the cost and the lifespan of the choice you make.
Home Builders near me?
Leukes Builders service the whole Cape town and Western Cape. We are based in Kuils River but have clients as far as Romansbaai, Hermanus, Malmesbury and Langebaan.