Ceiling Insulation
Most times, installing a plasterboard ceiling is a DIY project that can save you a lot of money. Before you start, check with an electrician to make sure there are no live wires hanging around. If youre going to insulate your ceiling, the insulation should be fixed beforehand; a structure must be there to hold the weight of the insulation.
- Gypsum Boards,
- Polystyrene Boards EPS and XPS,
- PIR Boards,
- Composite Boards and Rolls,
- Insulated Boards,
- Accessories
- Use a spirit level to check whether the wooden trusses, or joists to which the plasterboard will be attached are level.
- Measure the ceiling length and mark out the lengths on the plasterboard. This way, you'd know how many lengths are needed.
- Measure the width of the room to work out how many sheets of plasterboard you will need to cover the ceiling. Then mark up where the sheets need to be cut, so they'd evenly to fit the ceiling area.
- Mark where your ceiling battens are on the top of the wall, so youll know where to drill in the screws.
- Mark all openings, such as ceiling lights,
- Make sure to put on your safety glasses.
- Lift the plasterboard up to the ceiling and start drilling in the screws, in line with where you've marked the battens. If you've applied glue to the battens, remember not to drill in a screw where you've applied glue, because when the glue dries it will push the screw out.
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10mm Versapanel Cement Bonded Particle Board
2400x1200mm - 2.88m2 Delivery Time: 2 - 3 days
Guide Price: £21.90 (£26.28 inc VAT)
£7.60/m2 (£9.12/m2 inc VAT)
10mm Versapanel cement bonded particle board is an innovative building material that is durable and flexible and meet the requirements of moisture tolerance and fire resistance. It is manufactured from wood particles and cement and has no asbestos or other hazardous volatiles. The board has smo..
12.5mm Fermacell High Performance Building Board
1200x2400 - 2.88m2 Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
Guide Price: £21.41 (£25.69 inc VAT)
£7.43/m2 (£8.92/m2 inc VAT)
12.5mm Fermacell is a high performance multi-purpose building board that combines the properties of solid blockwork with the speed and flexibility of conventional drywall techniques. The unique nature of the 12.5 mm Fermacell board offers a drylining solution that combines high levels of ..
12.5mm Fermacell Powerpanel H2O Board for Internal and External Applications Exposed to High Levels of Moisture 1000x1200mm
1000x1200mm - 1.2m2 Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
12.5mm Fermacell Powerpanel H2O is a cement-bounded light-concrete construction board with a laminated structure, reinforced on both sides beneath the surface with alkali-resistant glass-fibre mesh for internal and external applications exposed to high levels of moisture. Available in squ..
12.5mm Fireshield Plasterboard - Wall Board Knauf
1200x2400 - 2.88m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£9.93 (£11.92 inc VAT)
£3.45/m2 (£4.14/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts12.5mm Knauf Fireshield is a plasterboard specifically developed to offer superior fire resistance performance when used in partition, ceiling and lining systems and also for encasement and shaftwall system. The board includes small quantities of glass fibre and vermiculite which increases core cohe..
12.5mm Knauf Performance Plus - High Performance Plasterboard 1200x2400mm
1200x2400mm - 2.88m2 Delivery Time: 1 - 2 days
12.5mm Knauf Performance Plus is a plasterboard with extremely high levels of sound, moisture, fire and impact resistance, ideally suited to schools, hospitals and commercial projects. It has a high-density core with added performance-enhancing ingredients. It is available in tapered edge..
12.5mm Knauf Vapour Panel - Foil Backed Plasterboard 1200x2400mm
1200x2400mm - 2.88m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£11.60 (£13.92 inc VAT)
£4.03/m2 (£4.84/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts12.5mm Knauf Vapour Panel is a plasterboard specifically developed to offer superior vapour resistance performance. Knauf Vapour Panel has a metallised polyester foil creating an effective vapour barrier to limit moisture diffusion, ideal for lining the internal side of the external walls and u..
12.5mm Moistureshield Plasterboard - Wall Board Knauf
1200x2400 - 2.88m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£12.32 (£14.78 inc VAT)
£4.28/m2 (£5.14/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts12.5mm Knauf Moistureshield is a plasterboard manufactured specifically for use in areas of high humidity and exposure to moisture. The core formulation with silicone additive and treated paper liners ensure the boards resistance to the ingress of moisture.APPLICATIONKnauf Moistureshield is typicall..
12.5mm Soundshield Plasterboard - Wall Board Knauf
1200x2400 - 2.88m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£10.33 (£12.40 inc VAT)
£3.59/m2 (£4.31/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts12.5mm Knauf Soundshield is a plasterboard designed for use in areas where sound reduction is of particular importance. Its high mass and tuned core help absorb sound energy, giving enhanced acoustic performance to drywall systems. Knauf Soundshield comprises a core of calcium s..
150x150mm JCW Fire and Acoustic Downlighter Cover
150x150mm Delivery Time: 2 - 3 days
150x150mm Fire and Acoustic Downlighter Cover is designed to help maintain the fire resistance and acoustic integrity of ceilings. It is ventilated to reduce heat build up.CHARACTERISTICSPractical: The downlighter covers allow light fittings to operate without overheating.Resistant: the fi..
15mm Isocheck PHONEWELL Acoustic Insulation
800x1200mm - 0.96m2 Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
Guide Price: £54.18 (£65.02 inc VAT)
£56.44/m2 (£67.73/m2 inc VAT)
Isocheck PHONEWELL Acoustic Insulation is a breathable system, designed for reducing sound transmission and improving acoustic performance of walls, floors and ceilings. The system is used in timber frame, solid block, concrete buildings and commercial buildings for refurbishment and restoration app..
18mm JCW Cement Particle Board for Ceilings and Floors
1200x600mm - 0.72m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 2 - 3 days
Guide Price: £23.03 (£27.64 inc VAT)
£31.99/m2 (£38.39/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts18mm JCW Acoustic Cement Particle Board is a high density T&G overlay acoustic board suitable for floors and ceilings, specially designed to add concentrated mass. Used where there is a requirement for a high performance result in acoustic control and fire retardance. Manufactured from Port..
20mm JCW Absorber Ceiling Tile - pack of 10
1200x600mm - 7.20m2 Delivery Time: 2 - 3 days
JCW Absorber Ceiling Tile is a glass mineral fibre acoustic core board with white speckled surface finish and bevelled edges that can be direct bonded to existing ceiling.CHARACTERISTICSLightweight for ceiling, quick and simple installation, Low (20mm) material thickness which saves headroom space, ..
20mm JCW Fire Rated Luminaire Cover 600x600mm
600x600mm Delivery Time: 2 - 3 days
20mm JCW Fire Rated Luminaire Cover that provides maximum protection for ceilings where fire resistant ceiling tiles have been replaced with light fittings. The cover has been designed for ease of fitting. It is self locating and cannot be fitted incorrectly. It incorporates ventilation slots t..
22mm Gyproc Thermaline Basic Insulated Plasterboard
Basic - 22mm show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 2 - 3 days
£23.34 (£28.01 inc VAT)
£8.10/m2 (£9.72/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts22mm Gyproc Thermaline Basic is a Gyproc wall board factory-bonded to an expanded polystyrene insulant that is both CFC and HCFC-free. The Gyproc board consists of an aerated gypsum core encased in, and firmly bonded to, strong paper liners. The expanded polystyrene insulant is then further bo..
22mm Knauf EPS Thermal Laminate Insulation Board
2400x1200mm - 2.88m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£21.48 (£25.78 inc VAT)
£7.46/m2 (£8.95/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts22mm Knauf EPS Thermal Laminate Insulation Board is a perfect solution for insulation and drylining in walls and warm roof constructions, in both remodelling and new build projects. Consisting of 9.5mm tapered edge wallboard bonded to expanded polystyrene, offering great thermal and a level of acous..
24.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R Thermal Liner XT/TL-MF - Mech Fix (15mm PIR Insulation bonded to 9.5mm Plasterboard)
1200x2400 (2.88m2) show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 2 - 3 days
Guide Price: £34.49 (£41.39 inc VAT)
£11.98/m2 (£14.38/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts24.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R Thermal Liner XT/TL-MF is a composite insulated panel of 15mm Xtratherm Polyiso (PIR) core with foil faces bonded to 9.5mm tapered edge plasterboard for mechanically fixing to internal walls. XT/TL-MF is designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation and dry ..
25mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board
1200x2400mm - 2.88m2 Delivery Time: 1 - 2 days
25mm Eco-Versal is a foil faced universal solution for insulating walls, floors, pitched roofs, dormer cheeks and ceilings. It is ideal for insulating timber frame walls and can also be used to insulate solid walls internally. EcoTherm Eco-Versal comprises a fibre free rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) i..
27.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R Thermal Liner XT/TL-MF - Mech Fix (15mm PIR Insulation bonded to 12.5mm Plasterboard)
1200x2400 (2.88m2) show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 2 - 3 days
Guide Price: £34.49 (£41.39 inc VAT)
£11.98/m2 (£14.38/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts27.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R Thermal Liner XT/TL-MF is a composite insulated panel of 15mm Xtratherm Polyiso (PIR) core with foil faces bonded to 12.5mm tapered edge plasterboard for mechanically fixing to internal walls. XT/TL-MF is designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation and dry..
38mm British Gypsum Gyproc Thermaline PIR MR Insulated Plasterboard
PIR MR - 38mm Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
Guide Price: £48.64 (£58.37 inc VAT)
£16.89/m2 (£20.27/m2 inc VAT)
38mm Gyproc Thermaline PIR MR Insulated Plasterboard is a highly efficient board consisting of carefully designed components, offering not only insulation, but also vapour control and fire resistance. It consists of a rigid Moisture Resistant board bonded to a PIR foam insulant with a doub..
4mm Marmox Multiboard Waterproof Insulation Board (pack of 10)
1250x600mm - 7.50m2 Delivery Time: 2 - 4 days
4mm Marmox Multiboard Waterproof Insulation Board is a multifunctional board made from closed cellular structure rigid XPS foam, with a polymer-concrete coating on both sides, reinforced with a fibreglass mesh encased by carbon nano-fibres.CHARACTERISTICSCompletely waterproof,Very versatile and mult..
50mm Kingspan Kooltherm K10 FM Soffit Insulation Board (pack of 6)
50mm K10 - 17.28m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 3 - 5 days
Guide Price: £272.59 (£327.11 inc VAT)
£15.77/m2 (£18.92/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discountsKingspan Kooltherm K10 FM Soffit Insulation Board is a rigid insulation board used for structural ceilings, consisting of a rigid phenolic high performance and CFC/HCFCfree insulation core, which is resistant to petrol and most alkalis, dilute acids and mineral oils but can be sensitive to some..
52mm JCW Acoustic Quilt - 600mm wide
5000x600mm - 3.00m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 2 - 3 days
Guide Price: £51.94 (£62.33 inc VAT)
£17.31/m2 (£20.77/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts52mm JCW Acoustic Quilt is a premium partition insulation roll for walls manufactured by sandwiching a 2mm acoustic barrier membrane between 2 layers of 25mm mineral wool. The sound barrier properties of the acoustic membrane are complemented and enhanced by the absorption qualities of the..
65mm Kingspan Kooltherm K110 Soffit Insulation Board (pack of 4)
2400x1200mm - 11.52m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 3 - 5 days
£204.09 (£244.91 inc VAT)
£17.72/m2 (£21.26/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts65mm Kingspan Kooltherm K110 Soffit Board is a premium performance lower lambda insulation with a fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core, a 6mm glass tissue based facing on its front surface and low emissivity composite foil on its reverse surface. Manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero O..
6mm Glasroc MultiBoard
2400x1200mm - 2.88.m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£22.55 (£27.06 inc VAT)
£7.83/m2 (£9.40/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discountsGlasroc MultiBoard is a highly versatile, Class 0, non-combustible glass reinforced gypsum board manufactured by a unique continuous process, developed and patented by British Gypsum. The non-combustibility of gypsum and the reinforcement of glass fibre combine to produce a strong and resilient prod..
6mm Masterboard Promat
2440x1220mm - 2.98m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£43.59 (£52.31 inc VAT)
£14.63/m2 (£17.56/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts6mm Promat MASTERBOARD is made from calcium silicate reinforced with selected fibres and fillers. It is formulated without inorganic fibres and does not contain formaldehyde and is BBA approved (certificate No 90/2500). Promat MASTERBOARD is a versatile Class 0 building board suitable for use i..
70mm Karma TNF70 Fire Retardant Slab
1200x600mm - 0.72m² Delivery Time: 1 - 2 days
70mm Karma TNF70 is a very high-density stone-fibre slab used in conjunction with Karma Masspanel in a floor build-up, and to upgrade the fire resistance of timber floors to 90 minutes fire integrity and insulation. This panel is used where a ceiling cannot be disturbed or where access is not possib..
9.5mm Plasterboard - Knauf Wallboard
1200x2400 - 2.88m² Delivery Time: 1 - 2 days
9.5mm Knauf Wallboard is strong, versatile and great value plasterboard providing key cladding component in the majority of partitions, linings and ceilings. Plasterboard and cove comprise in general of a core of calcium sulphate dehydrate encased in paper liners. Minor additives include starch..
British Gypsum Gyproc Plank Plasterboard 19mm
2400x600 - 1.44m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£7.97 (£9.56 inc VAT)
£5.53/m2 (£6.64/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts19mm Gyproc Plank Plasterboard consists of aerated gypsum core bonded to ivory or brown face paper liners, available in both tapered and square edge versions, suitable for both new build and refurbishment projects. Gyproc Plank gives increased acoustic performance due to its additional thickness. Th..
Ceresit CT17 Profi Deep-penetrating Primer - 10L
CT17 Delivery Time: 5 - 7 days
Ceresit CT17 Profi is a deep penetrating primer for priming walls, floors, ceilings inside and outside buildings prior to fixing ceramic tiles, pouring floors, fixing floor lining, papering, puttying, painting, or fixing thermal insulation boards. It is highly recommended for aerated..
JCW Fire and Acoustic Socket Box Inserts - Single x 35mm deep
Single x 35mm deep Delivery Time: 2 - 3 days
Single x 35mm deep JCW Fire and Acoustic Socket Box Insert is an acoustic insulation system for wall sockets to eliminate the transfer of sound through walls. Suitable for both new installations and refurbishments, available for both single, double and twin-gang applications. Fabricated fr..