Hi

I would like to gather more opinions about plaster ceiling (with light boxes etc). Of course some designs can really enhance the outlook of the unit, but what about the pros and cons? People mentioned about dusts etc (is it that bad?). People who had plaster ceilings at their home - what's your opinion?

Thanks!

Pro

Good feel of a nice house

Con

Money spend

Dust ? .... Cannot be seen equal no dust.



Done by previous owner ...



This post has been edited by mini orchard: Aug 13 2020, 03:22 PM

L box Round box, whatever box design give you nice looking but cicak will lay tons of shit on there. if you don't mind, just go ahead as u wont see it

This post has been edited by liyanakahar: Aug 13 2020, 04:12 PM

Pro:
Design
Lower high ceiling
Ambient lighting + Accent Lighting design

Cons:
Added Cost
Dust, Spider Webbing -> Just clean them annually together with ceiling fans and curtain rails

Plaster ceiling allows you to have different designs and is interesting if done right. Many people tend to overdo it and the effect is worse. The trick is keep it simple rather than complicated.

Pros:
1. Cleaner and aesthetically better looking as you can hide cables and wiring; fix downlights; install cassette airconditioner while hide the ducting; hide fan hooks, etc etc.
2. Enhanced look if done right

Cons
1. Additional cost
2. Lower the ceiling height.

Ooouch, means extra cleaning work. I think fans can last more than a year but if the L-boxes are not cleaned from time to time will it be obvious? and issit ok to use wipe cloth to clean it?

Is there a way to stop the cicaks from staying there?

Normally i just dust the outer gaps with with a feather duster (inner, i dont really bother as its not visible), never spent time wiping with cloth.

Cloth doesnt work. Use vacuum cleaner.

This is an old design, modern design dont use this design anymore because of the dust it will accumulate inside it.

Pro:
Look nice and good heat blocker

Cons:
Prone to water leakage

This post has been edited by wanfumi: Aug 13 2020, 06:33 PM


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10 years oredi. Previous owner did it. Wont spend more money to redo.

Pros:
Can install recessed lights
Can position lights exactly where required
Lightbox for indirect/ambient lighting
Can route wires in the plaster ceiling

Cons:
lower ceiling height


Position of lights is very important. Get a designer to position the lights for your purpose.

This post has been edited by N1ck: Aug 13 2020, 06:35 PM

Yup, understood. I just want to give some ideas to TS. You are not offended right? Cheers..

No problem.

regarding the good feel/nice outlook factor, we usually don't switch on all the fancy lights every day or most of the the time right? will it look "not so nice" if only the main downlights are switched on instead?

Pro
Can hide wiring and aircond piping without hacking

Still need to hack for drain pipe.

Hi do you mean L boxes are considered as old design dy? Mind to share what are the latets/current designs? and designs that are practical? That will be really useful.

Other cons is, if they get wet, it will be damage and is costly to fix.

Is there a way to achieve nice lighting without plaster ceiling?

Yup, even though it looks good but not practical and considered outdated so many years ago but im not sure wether this design make a comeback as current trend. As u can see in my previous reply, ive attached my plaster ceiling that was made 2009. No gap between both ceiling steps.

Pros :
It can look nice if done properly.
It increases the value of the property.
Good way to conceal unsightly pipes.
Good way to have diffused and recessed lighting.
Good way to hide sound and heat insulation.

Cons :
Cost, anything with the L Box will be expensive.
Pest. It is a haven for lizards and spiders.
Unlike a full plaster ceiling it has no fire retardant properties as the flame will go straight into the crevices.
It lowers the ceiling height.
Any water leaks will be costly to fix.

Those are just ordinary hidden fluorescent fittings. It gives the soft light effect without seeing the fittings.

You can install two different set ... warm white and ordinary white. On any setting to suit your mood....but I prefer warm white more as it gives the house a 'warm' and cosy feel. White if I need to do reading or there are guests.

If you have hidden and downlights, as you said, it wont look cool if both are on same time.....'conflict'

A simple design for my dining area to cover the three beams plus ....no cicak, no dust...



The background show the soft lighting effect as compared to the dining lighting..



This post has been edited by mini orchard: Aug 14 2020, 06:23 AM

Nice.