The ceiling and the floor are the two largest surfaces in any room, and lighting sits between them. Treating them as one job avoids the common Nairobi problem of a beautiful gypsum ceiling with downlights in the wrong place and a floor that fights the colour of the walls. We design and install ceilings in gypsum, PVC and timber, plan lighting in layers (general, task and accent), and lay floors in porcelain tile, laminate, SPC vinyl plank, engineered wood and parquet. All three trades are coordinated by one supervisor.
What is included
- Ceiling drawings showing levels, coves, bulkheads and access panels
- Lighting plan with fitting positions, circuits and switch locations
- Supply and installation of ceiling boards, frames, trims and cornices
- LED downlights, strips, pendants and wall lights sourced to the plan
- Floor preparation, levelling and screeding where needed
- Flooring supply and installation with skirting and transitions
- Electrician for new points, dimmers and chandelier supports
Styles and options
- Flat gypsum ceilings with a single cove for small apartments
- Stepped and tray ceilings with concealed LED strips for living rooms
- Timber slat and T&G ceilings for verandas, restaurants and Karen homes
- Acoustic ceilings for offices and clinics
- Oak-look laminate and SPC vinyl plank for bedrooms and lounges
- Large-format porcelain tiles (600 x 1200 mm) for open-plan spaces
- Herringbone parquet and engineered wood in solid colour schemes
How the work runs
Photos of the current ceiling and floor, and the room measurements
Site visit to check slab height, existing wiring and floor level
Drawings, fittings list and quote with the number of lights per circuit
Ceiling first, then electrical, then painting, then flooring last to protect it
Recent ceilings, lighting and flooring projects
All ceilings, lighting and flooring projectsPrice guidance
Gypsum ceilings typically start from Ksh 1,800 per square metre for flat designs and Ksh 2,800 per square metre for stepped designs with LED coves, excluding light fittings. Laminate flooring installed starts from Ksh 2,200 per square metre; SPC from Ksh 3,200; porcelain tiles from Ksh 2,500 including labour and adhesive.
Ceilings, lighting and flooring questions
How much height does a gypsum ceiling take?
A flat ceiling needs about 100 mm; a stepped ceiling with coves needs 150 to 250 mm. In apartments with 2.6 m slabs we keep the drop to the perimeter so the centre stays high.
Laminate or SPC: which is better for Nairobi?
SPC (stone plastic composite) is waterproof and suits kitchens, ground floors and homes with pets. Laminate is warmer underfoot and cheaper, and works well in bedrooms and upstairs lounges.
Can you install flooring over existing tiles?
Yes. Laminate and SPC float over sound, level tiles with an underlay, which saves the cost and mess of removal. Doors may need trimming.
Do you do the electrical work yourselves?
We work with a licensed electrician who is part of every ceiling and lighting job. New circuits are tested and labelled at the distribution board.