Pls can the group advise; I want to create a new, lowered ceiling in a bathroom. I'm capable of building a wooden "frame" (if that's the right term) but I presume I "should" construct the ceiling (ie clad the frame) with plasterboard - I've never used this material and have no idea where to start to figure it out.
I hoping people can tell me "it's really easy, just follow the instructions at [XXX helpful reference source XXX]" ... if it is in fact difficult for a beginner, could I use wood instead (marine ply, to be covered with lining paper)? The bathroom is about 10' x 12'.
A propos this, whether I use wood or plasterboard I'll also have some repair work (small areas and seams where walls meet window frames etc) to do on the walls of the bathroom. Again, I've never attempted plastering - should I go to a shed and look for some filler-type substance?
Very grateful for your thoughts.
John