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