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MF Ceilings
MF suspended plasterboard ceilings: a hidden metal grid that gives a flat, seamless ceiling below pipes, ducts and steels.
- Family-owned & local
- Residential & commercial
- Free site visits
About this service
Seamless suspended ceilings, flat and level.
An MF ceiling is a suspended plasterboard ceiling. Hangers are fixed to the structure above, primary channels and MF ceiling sections form a concealed metal grid, and plasterboard is screwed underneath for a smooth finish with no visible grid.
It lets us drop a ceiling below pipes, ducts and steels, correct uneven structure, and form bulkheads, coffers and recessed lighting details. With the right boards it can also be fire-rated or acoustic.
What's included
- Ceiling void and levels surveyed, finished height agreed with you
- Perimeter channel and hangers fixed to the structure
- Primary channels and MF sections set out and levelled with a laser
- Bulkheads, drops, coffers and boxing for steels and services
- Noggins or ply where lights, fans or fixtures need support
- Plasterboard fixed to the grid, single or double layer
- Access panels set in where services need reaching
- Finished ready for skim or tape and joint
Why it works
The benefits of MF ceilings
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Flat and level
Lasered levels mean no dips, humps or wavy lines under lighting.
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Services hidden
Pipes, ducts and cables disappear above a clean, seamless ceiling.
- 03
Design details
Bulkheads, coffers and recessed lighting formed in the same system.
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Fire and acoustic options
The right boards turn the same ceiling into a fire-rated or acoustic one.
Options
Systems we install
Who it's for
Housing & commercial
Housing
Homeowners, builders and developers.
- Kitchens with downlights
- Extensions and open-plan rooms
- Loft conversions
- Replacing failed ceilings
- Feature coffers and bulkheads
Commercial
Main contractors, fit-out firms and businesses.
- Office fit-outs
- Retail and hospitality
- Corridors and stairwells
- Healthcare and schools
Our work
From our sites
How it works
Simple from start to finish
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Tell us about the job
Use the quote form, call or send photos on WhatsApp.
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Free site visit
We measure up, check the walls and ceilings and talk through options.
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Clear written quote
An itemised price by system and area, with no vague provisional sums.
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We get it done
Built to programme, snagged with you and left clean and ready to finish.
FAQs
MF Ceilings: your questions
Something else? Ask us when you request a quote, or call and talk it through.
What is an MF ceiling?
MF stands for metal furring. It is a concealed metal grid hung from the structure, with plasterboard fixed underneath, giving a flat, seamless ceiling that looks just like a traditional plastered one.
What is the difference between an MF ceiling and a grid ceiling?
An MF ceiling hides its grid behind plasterboard for a seamless finish. A grid ceiling has a visible grid with lift-out tiles, which is common in offices because it keeps services accessible.
How far will an MF ceiling drop?
Only as far as needed to clear the services above. We survey the void first and agree the finished height with you before we start.
Can you allow for downlights?
Yes. We plan the grid around your lighting layout and add support where needed, so your electrician can fit downlights cleanly.
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Need MF ceilings? Let's price it.
Tell us about the job and we will come back with a clear, itemised price. Site visits are free.