POP/Celling Wall Panting Work

A POP ceiling is made from Plaster of Paris powder. Plaster of Paris is called so because it was made from gypsum found near Paris.The POP is simply a quick-setting gypsum plaster. It is made by heating gypsum to the point where all its water content evaporates to leave behind a powdered substance. The powder is fine and white in colour. The chemical name is calcium sulfate hemihydrates. This powder is mixed with water to mould it into different forms and shapes. Then, it is left to dry. POP has several applications. In the building industry, this material for false ceiling has gained admirers for its versatility. It is one of the most commonly used false ceiling materials.

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Now you must be wondering how the material used for making casts for broken bones could be turned into a ceiling! It’s quite a simple process, actually. All you need are skilled artisans.

Firstly, do the framing on the existing false ceiling channel. Install an iron mesh (also known as chicken mesh) on it.

Then, install the electrical lighting wires. Wires should be inside conduit pipes that are drilled and fixed.

Apply POP to the existing framework. Finish the POP ceiling with putty and paint.

  • Make sure that the application area is not prone to leakage.
  • Use POP from good and well-known brands like JK Lakshmi Cement or Gypsona so that it doesn’t crack during the procedure.
  • Consider the suitability of a certain consistency of POP for the space it’s for.
  • Go for a false ceiling with a thickness of around 10-12 mm. Anything less than that would be prone to damage.
  • Perfectly dry the POP before installing the ceiling.
  • The electrical wires should be inside a pipe to reduce the risk of accidental fires.

There are several benefits of using POP for the ceiling. Some of them are:

  • POP is a very durable material for ceilings.
  • A POP ceiling shows little to no signs of wear and tear for years.
  • Ceilings made from POP are quite weather-resistant.
  • POP offers a lot of flexibility in false ceiling design.
  • The maintenance cost of a POP ceiling is low.
  • It is more affordable in comparison to materials like gypsum boards false ceiling.
  • POP false ceilings can double up as insulators of heat and cold.
  • These false ceilings are also detachable, in case the occupants of a home decide to shift base.