Ceiling overlays & renovations Perth
A new ceiling over your old one. Less mess, faster job.
A ceiling overlay lets us install a fresh Gyprock ceiling without pulling the old one down. Less dust, less disruption, and the existing insulation stays where it is. We also handle renovation ceiling work throughout Perth.
Ceiling overlays explained
When does a ceiling overlay make sense?
A ceiling overlay means installing a new Gyprock ceiling directly over the existing one without removing it first. We screw metal batten through the old ceiling into the timber rafters above, then fix new Gyprock to the batten, install new cornice, and sand it ready to paint.
Because the old ceiling stays up, there is far less dust and disruption than a full ceiling replacement. The existing insulation stays in place too. The 24mm air gap between old and new ceiling also adds a degree of thermal benefit.
The one thing to factor in: you lose between 26mm and 35mm of ceiling height depending on the batten used. For most rooms this is barely noticeable, but worth considering in spaces that are already on the low side.
How the job runs
- Electrician disconnects lights
- Room prepared and protected
- Metal batten screwed through old ceiling into rafters
- Old cornice removed where needed
- New Gyprock ceiling fixed to batten
- New cornice installed
- Insulation added if included in quote
- Room vacuumed and mopped
- Electrician reconnects lights
- Return visit to sand, ready for paint
Overlay work, Perth
Recent ceiling overlay jobs.
Is overlay the right call?
When ceiling overlay works, and when it doesn't.
Why overlay works well
- Significantly less mess than pulling the old ceiling down
- Existing insulation stays in place — no removal cost
- New cornice gives a cleaner, sharper finish at the wall line
- Faster job with less disruption to the household
What to know before you choose it
- You lose 26mm to 35mm of ceiling height depending on batten used
- Not the right choice for rooms that are already low
- If the existing ceiling is severely damaged, full replacement may be better value
- Light fittings need to be disconnected and reconnected — allow for this in the quote
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What we do
Capabilities.
Over 30 years of combined experience across all ceiling types. Residential repairs are our bread and butter, with strong commercial relationships with Perth builders and property managers.
- Ceiling Strapping
- Residential repair work
- Insurance jobs
- Commercial
- Dry Walls
Renovation ceiling work
We handle the ceiling side of your renovation.
If you are renovating and need ceiling or plaster work to go with it, these are the jobs that come up most often:
- Pulling down and replacing old or damaged ceilings
- Filling ceiling and wall gaps where walls have been removed
- Cornice installation around new kitchen and laundry cupboards
- Ceiling work in bathrooms where full-height tiles are going in
All old ceiling waste is removed from site. We leave the space clean before we go — vacuumed, mopped, and ready for the next trade.
