Current POP Ceiling Price List in Nigeria
Building a house is exciting, but finishing it the right way makes it even more beautiful. One of the best ways to give your home a fine look is by using a POP ceiling. POP stands for Plaster of Paris. It’s a material that is commonly used in homes in Nigeria to create stylish ceilings. If you are done with the structure of your building and are now thinking about finishing it properly, you might be interested in using POP for your ceiling.
In this article, we will look at the cost of installing POP ceilings in Nigeria, especially in Lagos, and the materials needed.
Cost of POP Ceiling Per Square Meter in Nigeria
If you are planning to use a POP ceiling in Nigeria, the typical cost if you decide to give it as a contract is usually around ₦17,000 per square meter x the number of square meter of the room. This price covers everything you need for the ceiling. It includes the materials, the cost of the labor (workers who will install the ceiling), and the finishing, which includes screeding. Screeding is the process that helps the POP ceiling look smooth and perfect.
However, this price is not fixed. Depending on who you are dealing with, it can be negotiated. This means you might be able to get a better deal if you talk with the contractor or supplier. Also, prices varies too, what is charged in Lagos is different from the charge in Abia State or Abuja.
A way it can be cheaper is if you buy materials yourself, that way you can cut out the middle man, the disadvantage is mainly you are at a greater risk buying not-so-quality material. If you buy materials you have to pay installer 1,700 to 3,000 Naira per square Meter.
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Materials Needed for POP Ceilings
Before you start the project, you need to know what materials are required for a POP ceiling. Each material plays an important role in making the ceiling strong and beautiful. Below is a list of the materials used:
1. Plasterboard (3 meters ABS): This is the board that holds the plaster (POP). It is used to create the structure or frame of the ceiling.
2. POP Paint (Glover): After installing the POP, you will need to paint it to give it a clean and shiny look. Glover POP paint is often used for this.
3. POP Cement (Extra White or ABS): This is the main material used to create the POP ceiling. It is a fine powder that becomes hard when mixed with water. The cement is what gives the ceiling its design and strength.
4. Joint Net Tape: This is used to cover the joints between the plasterboards, making the ceiling look smooth without any gaps.
5. Board Screws (1,000 pieces): These screws are used to hold the plasterboard in place.
6. Fisher Screws (1,000 pieces): Similar to board screws, these are used to fasten the materials during installation.
7. Fisher Rubber: This rubber helps in the fixing process of the ceiling and ensures everything stays in place.
8. Tapping Screws: Tapping screws are used to secure the ceiling materials firmly.
9. Wall Angle: This is a type of metal piece used around the edges of the ceiling to help it fit properly against the walls.
10. Ceiling Profile: This is the structure or frame that supports the POP ceiling. It helps in shaping and holding the POP materials.
11. Corner Bead: This is a strip of material used to strengthen the corners of the ceiling so they do not chip or break.
12. Edge Trim: This is used around the edges of the ceiling to make it neat and straight.
13. Casting POP Materials: These materials are used to shape and cast the designs on the POP ceiling.
14. Fillers: These are materials used to fill in any gaps or holes during the installation process to ensure the ceiling is smooth.
15. Binding Wires: These are wires used to bind and hold the materials in place.
16. Soap: Soap is used during the mixing process of the POP cement to help make it smooth and easier to work with.
17. Red Oil: This is often used to mix with the POP materials to give the ceiling a nice finish and help prevent cracks.
Steps to Installing a POP Ceiling
Most Nigerian Installers follow this process:
1. Prepare the Ceiling Area: The workers will start by preparing the area where the ceiling will be installed. They will clear the space and make sure the ceiling is smooth and ready for work.
2. Create a Frame: Using the ceiling profile and wall angle, the workers will create a frame that will support the POP ceiling. This frame is what the plasterboards will be attached to.
3. Fix the Plasterboards: Once the frame is ready, the plasterboards are fixed onto the frame using screws like the board screws and Fisher screws. This step helps to create the flat base for the POP.
4. Apply POP Cement: After the plasterboards are fixed, the workers will apply the POP cement. They mix the cement with water and sometimes a little soap or red oil to make it smooth and easy to spread.
5. Screeding and Finishing: Once the POP cement is applied, the workers will screed the surface to make it smooth. After this, they will paint the ceiling with POP paint to give it a beautiful look.
Using POP ceilings in your home can make your building look modern and stylish. In Lagos, the cost of installing POP ceilings is about 17,000 Naira per square meter, which includes the materials, labor, and screeding. The materials needed for POP ceilings include plasterboards, POP cement, paint, screws, and other important items like binding wires and fillers.
Though the price can vary, POP ceilings are a great investment because they last a long time and give your home a unique, beautiful look.