Dropped ceilings
Commonly used in commercial and industrial buildings, dropped ceilings allow you to easily install extra fittings, ducting and design elements.
Dropped ceilings are common in...
Beam ceilings
Beam ceilings are a traditional style of ceiling in which load bearing beams are exposed on the inside of the house.
Beam ceilings can add...
Ceiling joists and beams
If you're renovating or extending a home, especially one with timber floors or a new level being added, you'll likely encounter beams and joists. These hidden structural elements play a vital role in holding your home together, distributing loads and supporting the floors, ceilings and roof above.
Types of walls and ceilings
There are countless many ways to build walls and ceilings - but obviously some are much better suited to certain environments and tastes than...
Other decorative mouldings
There are a range of other decorative mouldings available, including mouldings to enhance fireplaces and similar fixtures.
Mouldings can be used to add ornate finishes...
Ceiling roses
Ceiling roses are ornate mouldings mounted to the ceiling, normally featuring a light suspended from their centre.
What is a ceiling rose?
A ceiling rose is...
Dado rails
Dado rails and chair rails run horizontally around the wall. In a modern context, dado rails are mostly a cosmetic type of moulding.
What is...
Cornices
Cornices are the mouldings that sit where walls meet ceilings. They are often ornate and decorative.
What is a cornice?
A cornice is a type of...
Architraves
Architraves are the mouldings that go around doorways, windows and other openings in walls.
Architraves are the mouldings that appear around doors and windows.
What...
Skirting boards
Skirting boards, also known as kick boards and baseboards, are the mouldings that run along the bottom of walls.
What is a skirting board?
A...