Recent content by abshassan

Thank you both for your feedback. Below is my plan based on your suggestions. Caulk the top edge, and angle bead where it connects to the timber, mainly because I am struggling to source some J beads and I have plenty of angle beads laying around - so since it is fit for purpose then I may as...

Hi, I am in the process of undertaking my first DIY project in my new home. I am building a false tray ceiling - similar to below: I have a few questions with regards to the most appropriate edge beading for the plasterboards, see below diagram with a section of the tray ceiling. My questions...

Thanks for the advise, looks like I'll have to wait and see to confirm the joist positions Another question I had was whether I was getting carried away with the number of noggin (see green below)? They are all min 400mm from the centres, some less due to clearance to required for downlights...

Hi Notch, Many thanks for the feedback. Sorry I wasn't clear on my original post - the ceiling frame which I will fit is only 300mm from the wall - see green below. (The overall width is 500mm which includes 150mm shelf overhang - see 2nd image). This would not work with your suggestion as the...

Hi, I get the keys to my new home in 2 weeks time :giggle:. I have that week off work so will use it to do a tray ceiling project. I am doing as much pre-planning as I can so I can get stuck in straight away. I plan to build a timber frame around the periphery of the room - see below (50cm...

Thank you both for the encouraging feedback. I will try the 11 downlights with the Varilight V-Pro 120W switch. Hope it all turns out OK

Hi, I appreciate this is an old thread but I am planning on using the Varilight V-Pro 120W switch for 11 LED downlights. I know the recommended is 10, but I need the smaller 2-gang switch, the higher power 2 gang switch is only available in the wider size. Which one did you opt for for your 15...