{"id":19021,"date":"2018-08-16T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-16T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbanclap.com\/blog\/?p=19021"},"modified":"2018-08-16T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-08-16T10:30:00","slug":"gypsum-ceiling-or-pop-ceiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appstudio.co.in\/ucblog\/interiors\/gypsum-ceiling-or-pop-ceiling\/","title":{"rendered":"Gypsum Ceiling or POP Ceiling: Which One Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wondering which material is ideal for your home renovation? Should you go for a gypsum ceiling or a POP ceiling? We have you sorted!
\n(This is a chapter\u00a0of a bigger\u00a0guide on false ceilings in India<\/strong><\/a>.)<\/em>
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In the current scenario, the use of POP boards (Plaster of Paris) for false ceilings has become almost non-existent, especially in metropolitan cities. Most designers and contractors work exclusively with gypsum boards because these result in quality finish and ensure faster execution.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, despite gypsum\u2019s obvious popularity and default status, you can opt for POP boards in some instances, mainly if you live in a city where this material is still widely used and your budget is modest.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So, where does the difference lie between a gypsum false ceiling material and a POP one? Let\u2019s compare the two:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Gypsum<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n

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POP<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Costlier than POP.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cheaper than gypsum by almost 25-50% (depending on the quality of gypsum being compared and the availability of both materials in the local market).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Provides a seamless finish with minimum joints.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Doesn\u2019t have the same finesse and precision that is characteristic of gypsum boards.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Available in three different thicknesses of 9mm, 12mm and 15mm \u2014 and in bigger sheets of 4×6 feet, 4×8 feet and 4×10 feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Mostly available in small, standard size of 2×2 feet.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Easier to work with and delivers a good finish almost effortlessly. <\/span><\/td>\n\n

Must ensure that the labour at hand is highly skilled. Labour should be capable of delivering a well-finished design despite the limitations of the material.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Get Living Room Design Ideas with False Ceilings<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gypsum Ceiling vs. POP Ceiling: The Final Verdict<\/h2>\n

Today, in many cities, the use of gypsum has become so popular that the difference in cost bears little to no impact on the consumer\u2019s choice. The benefits of gypsum — factory-finished, easy-to-install and less messy — justify the reasonable increase in cost. Additionally, if the design is complex \u2014 think multiple layers or involving organic forms — gypsum will get the job done efficiently and in a shorter time-frame. You can also seamlessly pair gypsum with other materials like plywood, glass, etc for added design features in the ceiling.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Designer\u2019s tips:<\/h2>\n