False Ceiling Advice

[Exib]

Hello

I have a room I use as a utilitie room and am wanting to convert it into office space

The ceiling is lat and plaster, rather than drop the ceiling I would like to lower by 8" and fit down lighters.

What size timber should I use to make the frame to support the false ceiling... Also how is it supported in the middle section ???

Room Size
2.5M x 2.7M

Thanks for taking the time to reply

 

[Alastairreid]

100x50mm cls will suffice for your framework.

have a look here

 

[ColJack]

fit a grid system ceiling and 2' x 2' sit in fluorescent lights..
much better for an office than downlights..

 

[Exib]

thanks for the replies

I saw that guide though I was not clear on the size of the wood they have used 2" x 2" is what I was thinking though was not sure if it was over kill

 

[SUNRAY]

fit a grid system ceiling and 2' x 2' sit in fluorescent lights..
much better for an office than downlights..

I'm with you all the way ColJack

Downlights for an office? So harsh and patchy!

 

[Exib]

I am tankfull for the replies though I hate fluorescent lights !!

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

fit a grid system ceiling and 2' x 2' sit in fluorescent lights..
much better for an office than downlights..

Spoken like a true electrician!

 

[SUNRAY]

I am tankfull for the replies though I hate fluorescent lights !!

Thats fine.
Think how boring it would be if we all had the same likes and dislikes.

 

[foxhole]

2" X 2" is too feeble to support plasterboard, you need at least 3x2 and you can screw a 6x2 to the existing ceiling [and off joist hangers]in the centre line to support timber through middle and prevent sagging.
The new led downlights don't need ventilation like low voltage or mains lamps and are as bright as the other options, although a little more expensive in outlay and have an incredible lamp life.