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 Knauf Thermoboard - Special Performance Plasterboard 1250mm x 2000mm
1250x2000mm - 2.50m2 Delivery Time: 1 - 2 days
10mm Knauf Thermoboard is a high performance plasterboard designed for use in chilled ceiling applications, and with wall and ceiling heating applications. The low thermal resistance of the board allows for improvements of up to 20% in the operating efficiency of cooling and heating syste..
10mm Versapanel Cement Bonded Particle Board - Square Edge
2400x1200mm - 2.88m2 Delivery Time: 2 - 3 days
Guide Price: £33.53 (£40.24 inc VAT)
£11.64/m2 (£13.97/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
1200x2400mm - 2.88m2 Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
Guide Price: £22.93 (£27.52 inc VAT)
£7.96/m2 (£9.55/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 High Performance Building Board - pallet of 40
1200x2400mm - 115.2m2 Delivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£853.00 (£1,023.60 inc VAT)
£7.40/m2 (£8.88/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 Fire Panel (formerly known as Fireshield) Plasterboard - Wall Board Knauf
1200x2400 - 2.88m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£16.25 (£19.50 inc VAT)
£5.64/m2 (£6.77/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 Gyproc FireLine MR Plasterboard 1200mm x 3000 mm
1200x3000mm - 3.60m2 Delivery Time: 2 - 3 days
Guide Price: £22.70 (£27.24 inc VAT)
£6.31/m2 (£7.57/m2 inc VAT)
12.5mm Gyproc FireLine MR with water repellent additives in its core is used in British Gypsum wall lining and partition systems where both fire protection and moisture resistance are required. Also used for protection to structural steel. Plasterboard linings provide good fire p..
12.5mm Knauf Performance Plus - High Performance Plasterboard 1200x2400mm
1200x2400mm - 2.88m2 Delivery Time: 1 - 2 days
Guide Price: £21.73 (£26.08 inc VAT)
£7.55/m2 (£9.06/m2 inc VAT)
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 Silentboard - High Performance Plasterboard 625mm x 2400mm
625x2400mm - 1.50m2 Delivery Time: 1 - 2 days
12.5mm Knauf Silentboard is a unique patented plasterboard that is ideal to use in drywall partitions which outperform the sound reduction of traditional plasterboard across a wider range of sound frequencies. Knauf Silentboard is used in in cinemas, entertainment complexes and other buildings where..
12.5mm Knauf Vapour Panel - Foil Backed Plasterboard 1200x2400mm
1200x2400mm - 2.88m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£15.80 (£18.96 inc VAT)
£5.49/m2 (£6.59/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
£17.44 (£20.93 inc VAT)
£6.06/m2 (£7.27/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
£14.62 (£17.54 inc VAT)
£5.08/m2 (£6.10/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
Guide Price: £12.12 (£14.54 inc VAT)
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: £72.82 (£87.38 inc VAT)
£75.85/m2 (£91.02/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..
15mm Knauf Fireboard - High Performance Plasterboard 1200mm x 2400mm
1200x2400mm - 2.88m2 Delivery Time: 1 - 2 days
15mm Knauf Fireboard is a fleece-lined high performance square-edge plasterboard that provides up to two hours of fire protection in structural steel encasement. It is also ideal for use as fillets in deflection head details (an elastic polyurethane foam with intumescent firestop additives acts as a..
16mm JCW Noise Blocker Panel - 600mm x 600mm - Suspended Ceiling Insulation
600x600mm - 0.36m2 Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
Guide Price: £6.74 (£8.09 inc VAT)
£18.72/m2 (£22.46/m2 inc VAT)
16mm JCW Noise Blocker Panels are used in suspended ceiling grid systems to minimise room to room noise transfer. These 600mm x 600mm panels can be used in industrial, retail and commercial projects in areas such as railway terminals, airport terminals and bus stations to reduce excess noise. The pa..
18mm JCW Cement Particle Board for Ceilings and Floors
1200x600mm - 0.72m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 2 - 3 days
Guide Price: £30.13 (£36.16 inc VAT)
£41.85/m2 (£50.22/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..
19mm British Gypsum Gyproc Plank Plasterboard
2400x600 - 1.44m2 Delivery Time: 2 - 3 days
£12.02 (£14.42 inc VAT)
£8.35/m2 (£10.02/m2 inc VAT)
19mm Gyproc Plank Plasterboard is a standard wallboard made of aerated gypsum core bonded to ivory or brown face paper liners, available in both tapered and square edge versions, used for drylining internal surfaces and providing a level of soundproofing when used as a part of specific Gyproc system..
20mm JCW Absorber Ceiling Tile - pack of 10
1200x600mm - 7.20m2 Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
Guide Price: £331.86 (£398.23 inc VAT)
£46.09/m2 (£55.31/m2 inc VAT)
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
Guide Price: £56.72 (£68.06 inc VAT)
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 - (12.5mm EPS + 9.5mm Gypsum Wallboard)
Basic - 22mm show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 2 - 3 days
£32.54 (£39.05 inc VAT)
£11.30/m2 (£13.56/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts22mm Gyproc Thermaline Basic is a Gyproc wall board factory-bonded to a 12.5mm expanded polystyrene insulant that is both CFC and HCFC-free. The Gyproc board consists of an aerated 9.5mm gypsum core encased in, and firmly bonded to, strong paper liners. The expanded polystyrene insulant is the..
22mm Knauf EPS Thermal Laminate Insulation Board - (12.5mm EPS + 9.5mm Plasterboard)
2400x1200mm - 2.88m2 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 2 days
£33.63 (£40.36 inc VAT)
£11.68/m2 (£14.02/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 12.5mm expanded polystyrene, offering great thermal and a level o..
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: 1 - 5 working days
Guide Price: £50.48 (£60.58 inc VAT)
£17.53/m2 (£21.04/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 show quantity discountsDelivery Time: 1 - 5 working days
£26.34 (£31.61 inc VAT)
£9.15/m2 (£10.98/m2 inc VAT)
show quantity discounts25mm 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: 1 - 5 working days
Guide Price: £50.48 (£60.58 inc VAT)
£17.53/m2 (£21.04/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..
3.5x30mm Fermacell Drill Tip Screws - box of 1000
3.5x30mm Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
3.5 x 30mm fermacell screws - box of 1000 - high performance protected against corrosion self-counter sinking head drill tip screws used on Fermacell building boards. an be used for both single and multi-layer fixing of Fermacell boards into either metal studs and timber joists. They can b..
3.9 x 22mm Fermacell Screws - box of 1000
3.9x22mm Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
3.9 x 22mm fermacell screws - box of 1000 - high performance protected against corrosion self-counter sinking head screws used on Fermacell building boards. an be used for both single and multi-layer fixing of Fermacell boards into either metal studs and timber joists. They can be fixed cl..
3.9 x 30mm Fermacell Collated Screws - box of 1000
3.9x30mm Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
3.9 x 30mm Fermacell Collated Screws - box of 1000 - high performance protected against corrosion self-counter sinking head collated screws used on Fermacell building boards. an be used for both single and multi-layer fixing of Fermacell boards into either metal studs and timber joists. Th..
310ml Fermacell Greenline JointStick
310ml Delivery Time: In Stock 1-2 working days
£11.85 (£14.22 inc VAT)
310ml Fermacell Greenline JointStick is a ready mixed adhesive to achieve a strong glued joint between square edge Fermacell Gypsum Fibreboards. It has a special applicator nozzle provides the correct amount needed, right into the middle of the joint. Fermacell Green line Jointstick provides a ..
310ml Fermacell JointStick
310ml Delivery Time: 3 - 5 days
310ml Fermacell JointStick is a ready mixed adhesive to achieve a strong glued joint between square edge Fermacell Gypsum Fibreboards. It has a special applicator nozzle provides the correct amount needed, right into the middle of the joint. Fermacell Jointstick provides a high strength joint, ..