CEILING TYPES IN KENYA.

CEILING TYPES IN KENYA.

A house ceiling is the part viewed from the building interior upwards under the roofing material.
In recent years, new ceiling materials have emerged such as the uPVC, copper and vinyl suspended ceilings.

The budget, aesthetic taste of the house owner/user and the usage of the room will determine the type of ceiling to be used. Hospitals, offices, schools and residential houses have each a different type of ceiling.

uPVC ceiling.

This is relatively new in Kenya. It offers the lowest costs, going for around kes 450 per m2 for the ceiling and kes 300 per m2 for the labour to fix the ceiling.

Its labour intensive so there will be a slight increase in labour costs. It uses less timber support joists since it comes in form of interlocking strips which join each other.

Its water proof nature is a huge advantage since most roofs are prone to leaking at one point in their life.
They come in a wide array of colours.

Soft Board ceiling.

These are very common in Kenya though they are slowly being replaced by the uPVC ceilings.
They cost approx. kes 700per m2 while the labour is around kes 200 per m2. They use more timber support joists compared to uPVC ceilings. Their advantage is that they are faster to fix hence saving on labour costs.

They get frequently damaged by leaking water from the roofs hence require frequent repair.
They come in various embedded patterns and are mostly white in colour.

T n G ceiling.

These are made from tongue and groove hardwood timber. They cost approx. kes 1200 per m2 plus kes 300 per m2 for labour. They are labour intensive so the labour costs will be high.
They are mostly varnished to bring out the natural hardwood finish which makes the rooms warm and cosy. They are very common in high end homes in up market suburbs such as Karen and Muthaiga.
They bring out the Feng Shui aspect of comfortability and health within the interiors since they are natural.

Gypsum ceilings.

These are mostly used in kitchens or areas which have high risk of fires since they are fire proof. These cost approx. kes 1000 per m2 plus kes 300 per m2 for labour.

Suspended ceilings.

These are mostly used in offices and banking halls where the floor to ceiling height is high enough, at least higher than 3m, to allow for the ceilings to be suspended.

Francis Gichuhi Kamau, Architect.
info@a4architect.com
www.a4architect.om
+254721410684


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21 responses to “CEILING TYPES IN KENYA.”

  1. Allan Avatar

    Where can i get the upvc ceilings?? Specific shops

    1. kevin Avatar
      kevin

      Contact me

      1. Dawning Avatar
        Dawning

        I am constracting a 70 by 40ft. What quantity do i need for the ceilung. How much can it cost and be delivered

  2. charles Avatar
    charles

    where can i get the upvc ceilings

  3. christopher owino Avatar
    christopher owino

    hi,my house is a single room of 18feet by 18feet(HALL). it requires to be partitioned WITH TEMPORARY MATERIALS for now. it should be a ONE BEDROOM, sitting/Living room, a kitchen & toilet-cum-bathroom. it should have a good ceiling.what woulb be the estimesd cost?
    Christopher

    1. Samuel Otieng Avatar
      Samuel Otieng

      it would cost around Ksh 52,925. 4 to 60,000

    2. godfrey Avatar
      godfrey

      A rough estimate will be convenient when you have figured out what kind of ceiling you want and measurement of your partition taken and how much you are prepared to spend on the project

  4. Rose Ubhi Avatar

    Windows has been supplying uPVC products for many years. We here to meet your demands for any project.

  5. misiani Avatar
    misiani

    Where do I get vista pvc ceiling, good quality. What is the recommended price advise

  6. Moses Kamau Avatar
    Moses Kamau

    Which is best quality of PVC ceiling and where can I get.

  7. Samuel Waithaka Avatar

    What is the cost of suspended ceiling, per square meter?

  8. Leonard Avatar
    Leonard

    Kindly give me an estimate for UPVC ceiling of house plan of 12*10m.Also advise the dimentions of each strip of ceiling and no. per pack.

    Lastly how good is this type.

  9. Leonard Avatar
    Leonard

    Kindly give me an estimate for UPVC ceiling of house plan of 12*10m.Also advise the dimentions of each strip of ceiling and no. per pack.

    Lastly how good is this type.

  10. Timhomes Avatar
    Timhomes

    Where can i get celotex ceiling boards in Kenya?

  11. felix oloo Avatar
    felix oloo

    my house is 18ft by 22ft how much will it cost to do a T n G ceiling

  12. Doris Otieno Avatar
    Doris Otieno

    Can i get some Kenyan ideas for wooden pallet ceiling for a new house

  13. patrick m.mutungi Avatar
    patrick m.mutungi

    where can I get celotex ceiling boards and in what sizes and price per board

    1. Daniel omondi Avatar
      Daniel omondi

      i prefer PVC ceiling, coz they dont leek, need no painting, wala haziliwi na mchwa long lifespan coz they are plastic and they use less timber. for best ceiling fitter call me

      1. Lydia Avatar
        Lydia

        Daniel Omondi, can you work in Awasi?if yes call me

  14. Kithuci Avatar

    Materials required to construct a Gypsum board ceiling. Ceiling Area= 20′ x 8′ container.

  15. Peter Avatar
    Peter

    This is really good. How many upvc will i need to complete 15 by 13 roof?

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