What POP can do
Plaster of paris can be cast or run in place to form coves, borders, panels and medallions. It suits traditional bedrooms and detailed designs that are hard in board. Good POP ceilings are smooth, crisp and well painted.
Borders, coves and flowers
A simple plaster border with a small cove frames the room, a central medallion around the light adds focus and flower or geometric corner designs add detail. Keep patterns in scale with the room.
POP versus gypsum board
POP allows finer detail but cracks more, while gypsum boards give a smooth flat surface that is cleaner and quicker. Many ceilings combine a gypsum base with POP details. See POP ceiling design.
Paint and lights
Prime POP before painting, use washable emulsion and consider soft cove lights hidden in the border. Avoid hot fittings close to plaster details.
Cracks and damp
POP cracks with movement, damp and poor mixing. Fix roof leaks before work, use reinforcement mesh and allow full drying. Hairline cracks can be filled and repainted.
Indicative rates
These ranges show common fabrication and material figures.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| POP border or cove, per running foot | PKR 120 - 400 |
| POP ceiling with design, per sq ft | PKR 100 - 250 |
| Moulded medallion, each | PKR 800 - 6,000 |
| Gypsum base with POP detail, per sq ft | PKR 150 - 320 |
| Paint, per sq ft | PKR 25 - 80 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Care
Dust gently, repaint when yellowed and repair cracks early. Installation should be done by a trained ceiling fixer, with the structure, wiring and services above the ceiling checked first.
Before you decide
Fix roof leaks first, choose a skilled plasterer and keep patterns in scale. Ask neighbours or friends who have similar rooms how their ceilings have aged over two or three years, and which details they would change. Take photos of your room, measure the ceiling height and the positions of beds, sofas, fans and windows, and share a simple sketch with the contractor so every quote covers the same design. Visit a finished ceiling by the same contractor if possible, and check joints, paint and light alignment before agreeing the final payment. Measure each room, make a simple sketch of the ceiling layout with light and fan points, compare at least two quotes on the same specification of material, framing, paint and labour, and keep the invoice and any warranty. Ask the contractor for the finished thickness, drop height and wiring plan in writing, check a completed ceiling in person if possible and agree stage payments, with a final payment only after the finish, joints and lights are inspected. Prices change with material costs and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide.
Frequently Asked Questions
A ceiling made or decorated with plaster of paris. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering.
Indicative rates run from about PKR 100 to 320 per square foot plus medallions and paint. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.
More easily than gypsum board, especially with movement or damp. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Gypsum for clean flat ceilings, POP for fine detail. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Yes, with cove strips and spotlights. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Message us on WhatsApp with what you need and where it will be used. We check what we can supply and send a written rate showing the model, quantity, warranty and delivery, so you can judge it against other offers. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.