How to install a PVC ceiling

By Taifa Mabati Mills 26 April 2020 Hits: 5193

Before the installation:

• Check that the same shade and batch is used in one area

• Check it for any possible irregularities or damages

• Remember that PVC ceilings and cornices can’t be exposed to direct sunshine, as the product has no UV stabilisers.

To install:

Remember that the maximum brandering space is 500mm.
Line the brandering up, level or horizontal.
PVC ceiling panels can be screwed onto wood or steel brandering.
When screwing your PVC ceiling panel onto the brandering, ensure you use the correct type of screw (TS16 or SSDS16 PVCSA-approved screw). The panels need to lay in the same direction as the main trusses.
Ensure proper spacing between the walls when installing the ceilings. This is to help with expansion and contraction during cold and warm conditions.
Check that the screw head is fastened properly. It must also sit flush with the ceiling panel’s groove.
Clip the second panel with the tongue into the first panel’s groove.
With the palm of your hand, knock each panel gently on the side to secure close fitment. Do this with every panel before carrying on with the next.
To fit the last panel, cut it lengthwise using a carpet knife.
Using the PVC cornice, finalise the installation.
After the fitment is complete, dust the PVC ceiling with a cloth to remove all dust and debris.

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