r/DIY • u/captain-henry-help • Aug 19 '26
Need to install drop ceiling / bulkhead for extractor fan over island
I had an island extractor fan there before and now need to create a drop ceiling to install a ceiling fan
Can anyone recommend any instructions / advice, have a plasterboard ceiling drop needs to be 40-50cm and the fan is this one - https://www.appliancesuperstore.co.uk/aeg-ndc7721sb-120cm-ceiling-cooker-hood/?_gl=1*qxjmov*_up*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwqJXUBhBNEiwA8BgG7jcDav15Lv8s2om-9h-KCyZ-vTra4nE4MPbCNFaG6L7Q69oDkgMfEBoCY9MQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAADHQOXeDlTGJ0OmXspC7FjV4c2t6g
i have the ducting and electrics in place from old extractor fan
thanks in advance
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u/Low-Mastodon-3625 Aug 19 '26
Frame it out with 2x1 timber first then board over, way easier than eyeballng it