Pvc Cladding and mains downlighters

[Paul777]

Hi I'm thinking of covering my artexed bathroom ceiling with PVC cladding I also intend to put 4X 50w halogen mains downlighters onto it.
I will have a void of about 4" Q1. Is the pcv cladding ok with the downlighters.. Q2. Do you think 4 lights is too much for a 2.5m x 2.0m bathroom. Thanks Paul.

 

[ColJack]

you'll not find many friends of downlighters on here..

they get hot so probably not a good idea for pvc cladding.

they also allow steam to pass, so not good for a void.. unless you get proper IP rated ones..

lastly they are vastly wastefull.. 4 downlighters is 200W.. that's 3 and a bit 60W light bulbs worth.. and most bathrooms are happy with one of those..

 

[flameport]

Downlighters + PVC = melted mess.

PVC cladding on a bathroom ceiling is not good either, moisture will collect behind it and cause hidden mould/mildew.

 

[Paul777]

No thumps up for the pvc cladding then can you recommend anything else.. suppose I could plaster board and paint it.

 

[ColJack]

why board it?
a plasterer will be able to skim it flat..

 

[flameport]

a plasterer will be able to skim it flat..

By far the best option. Gives the best result and is cheaper / easier / quicker than cladding as well.