Hi

I have a real, genuine retro bathroom, and amongst one of its features
is a suspended ceiling with squares of transparent plastic tiles
(perspex/acryilic??). Strip lights above them provide diffused light to
the room.

The plastic squares have yellowed over time and need replacing.

Searching for potential suppliers so far has mainly brought suppliers
of opaque tiles.

Any suggestions re suppliers of direct replacements would be much
appreciated.

Many thanks



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On Sunday, December 30, 2012 7:03:29 PM UTC, LocalHero wrote:
Hi
I have a real, genuine retro bathroom, and amongst one of its features
is a suspended ceiling with squares of transparent plastic tiles
(perspex/acryilic??). Strip lights above them provide diffused light to
the room.
The plastic squares have yellowed over time and need replacing.
Searching for potential suppliers so far has mainly brought suppliers
of opaque tiles.
Any suggestions re suppliers of direct replacements would be much
appreciated.
Many thanks

I don't know what you've done so far. In the past I've cleaned up yellowed plastic & glass enough to get them almost completely clear.

Sheet perspex can be misted by sandblasting or using solvent. An alternative is to use plain white plastic shower curtain on clear sheet.


NT

Owain wrote:

Try suspended ceiling prismatic diffuser in google, eg
http://www.suspendedceilingshop.co.u...matic-diffuser

"We do not currently supply ceiling grid at the Suspended Ceiling Shop"

seems somewhat odd ...

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On Sunday, December 30, 2012 7:03:29 PM UTC, LocalHero wrote:
Hi
I have a real, genuine retro bathroom, and amongst one of its
features is a suspended ceiling with squares of transparent plastic
tiles (perspex/acryilic??). Strip lights above them provide
diffused light to the room.
The plastic squares have yellowed over time and need replacing.
Searching for potential suppliers so far has mainly brought
suppliers of opaque tiles.
Any suggestions re suppliers of direct replacements would be much
appreciated.
Many thanks

I don't know what you've done so far. In the past I've cleaned up
yellowed plastic & glass enough to get them almost completely clear.

Sheet perspex can be misted by sandblasting or using solvent. An
alternative is to use plain white plastic shower curtain on clear
sheet.


NT

Hmmm - maybe I'll get the Karcher at them and see what happens.

Thanks for that.

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Owain wrote:

On Dec 30, 7:03*pm, "LocalHero" wrote:
I have a real, genuine retro bathroom, and amongst one of its
features is a suspended ceiling with squares of transparent plastic
tiles (perspex/acryilic??). Strip lights above them provide
diffused light to the room.

I had a kitchen like that in 1992.

Try suspended ceiling prismatic diffuser in google, eg
http://www.suspendedceilingshop.co.u...lighting/1200-
x-600-perspex-prismatic-diffuser
http://www.judge-ceilings.co.uk/shop...ffusers/prisma
tic-ceiling-light-diffuser-jcs010d.html

Owain

That looks like the right thing - if a bit pricey - thanks for the link.


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On 31/12/2012 16:57, LocalHero wrote:
Hmmm - maybe I'll get the Karcher at them and see what happens.

That reminds me... it was angle grinder in 2011, and pressure washer for
2012. What's the tool for 2013?

Andy

On 31/12/2012 17:54, Andy Champ wrote:
On 31/12/2012 16:57, LocalHero wrote:
Hmmm - maybe I'll get the Karcher at them and see what happens.

That reminds me... it was angle grinder in 2011, and pressure washer for
2012. What's the tool for 2013?

Andy

If it is anything like 2012, umbrella.

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Rod

Andy Champ wrote:

On 31/12/2012 16:57, LocalHero wrote:
Hmmm - maybe I'll get the Karcher at them and see what happens.

That reminds me... it was angle grinder in 2011, and pressure washer for
2012. What's the tool for 2013?

Andy

How about product?

Expanding foam!

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polygonum wrote:

On 31/12/2012 17:54, Andy Champ wrote:
On 31/12/2012 16:57, LocalHero wrote:
Hmmm - maybe I'll get the Karcher at them and see what happens.

That reminds me... it was angle grinder in 2011, and pressure washer for
2012. What's the tool for 2013?

Andy

If it is anything like 2012, umbrella.


I do ****ing hope not... I am planning things that need outdoors next
year...

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"She got her looks from her father. He's a plastic surgeon."

On Monday, December 31, 2012 4:57:01 PM UTC, LocalHero wrote:
wrote:
On Sunday, December 30, 2012 7:03:29 PM UTC, LocalHero wrote:

tiles (perspex/acryilic??). Strip lights above them
Hmmm - maybe I'll get the Karcher at them and see what happens.

Thanks for that.

Sounds like a quick way to break them


NT