On Nov 6, 9:06 am, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
"Pat" wrote in message

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On Nov 5, 9:33 am, Dave wrote:
I am renovating a room with a concrete ceiling. Previous ceiling (wood
paneling)
had been removed. The concrete ceiling is a bit uneven and requires
smoothing
which I'd rather not do.

I am thinking of paneling the ceiling with styrofoam sheet about two
inches
thick. I 've got some good quality styrofoam (smooth - not grainy) I coul
just
glue there.

My question is about the lights. I haven't yet selected any lights but
other
rooms have recessed halogens lights eyebulb style.

Halogens tend to get hot and styrofoam could melt . How much room should
I cut
for the 50w lights? (a ball park estimate)

May I ask why you are considering a low-profile suspended ceiling with
fluorescent lights? Seems like it would give you the same result with
quite a bit less hassle.

Good idea in terms of installation. Bad idea in terms of ugly light (a
generalization that's generally true).

Like the styrofoam wouldn't be? I didn't know he was going for
aesthetics. I was thinking about the ability to recess it and keep a
low profile.