Nowadays, false ceilings have become an important part for the construction of a house in order to increase its beauty. These ceilings also help in keeping away excess noise, heat and cold. Plaster ceiling panels are gaining popularity over the gypsum boards due to many reasons.
The false ceilings are also beneficial in concealing the unsightly electric wires and pipes. However, a false ceiling can be durable only if the good material is chosen. The Gypsum boards and plaster of Paris are the two types of materials which are most commonly used to create a false ceiling.
Though both have gypsum base, those two are very different from one another. Gypsum or the material of hydrated calcium sulphate has the power to withstand something for a long period of time.
The process of installing the gypsum boards is a cumbersome and gypsum boards are costlier than that of plaster ceiling panels. These are mainly used in places that need a central air-conditioned system.
The Advantages Of Gypsum Boards Are:
- These are very easy to install and maintain.
- As these gypsum boards are manufactured in factory machines, the good quality and consistency in the finishing of the product can be maintained.
- These gypsum boards can offer a seamless appearance to the ceiling by avoiding too many joints.
- These are easily available and fire resistant as well.
- It can be seen in the shades of brown, white, red, yellow etc.
- These can be enhanced by using paints or laminates.
Some Disadvantages Of Gypsum Boards Are:
- Though it is easy to install, it is a very tiring and cumbersome process while uninstalling these ceilings.
- To repair these ceilings the entire ceiling has to be broken down.
- As time passes, the moisture seeps into these boards via any leakage, which could help in the growth of fungus in the ceiling. To avoid this we should use moisture resistant boards.
- Though gypsum boards are affordable but it is expensive than the plaster ceiling panels.
On the other hand, the plaster of Paris can be designed according to the preferences of the clients. As it is available in the form of powder, the paste is made to give the ceiling a perfect design.
The paste of these plaster ceiling panels are made by mixing water with the powder and the mixture is applied to chicken mesh for helping it to stay afloat.
The Advantages Of Using Plaster Ceiling Panels Are:
- It has high durability and can remain good for years without any tear.
- The plaster ceiling panels can be given many designs and is flexible to apply in the corners, unlike the gypsum boards.
- In term of cost, it is very cheap as, it is 25-40 per cent less costly than the gypsum boards.
- It is a very good option for enhancing the lighting conditions of your house.
- It is good insulator both temperature like heat and cold.
There Are Some Problems While Using The Plaster Ceiling Panels As Well. They Are:
- The process of the mixing of the powder on the site is a messy and lengthy process.
- A big amount of product is wasted at the time of mixing the ingredients and requires a lot of cleaning afterwards.
- If the contents are not prepared correctly with the accurate ratio, the mixture can become of inferior quality, thus can get cracks after some time.
- The ceiling cannot be installed when the surface has moisture, therefore need good time before the installation of the ceiling.
Therefore, before choosing the perfect option for your house you have to think of all the above mentioned pros and cons to get the best feel and look of your house. As both the plaster ceiling panels and gypsum board ceiling have their own charms, try your best to get the one suitable for you.