Material for ceiling lowering

[Bloink]

Hello.

I recently bought a condominium that, of course, will be renovated.
I plan to lower the ceiling in a couple of rooms, which will house 230v downlights and built-in speakers.
I can also add that the current ceilings are plaster and gypsum.

Is it allowed to use wooden studs when you have downlights, or are metal studs required?
Or is there perhaps a guideline for the distance between spotlights and combustible materials?

I hope I placed the thread correctly, I thought it fit better here than in EL.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Nonas]

put those spotlight boxes in the ceiling, so it doesn't matter if you have wood or steel.

 

[Bloink]

Have learned that you should use such when there is wood or insulation in direct proximity.

And such a box takes up quite a bit of space, I don't want to lower the ceiling that much. I was thinking 100-150mm.
Admittedly, there are flat boxes with the same area, but you have to take this into account when framing.

 

[yens]

I wonder what the point of wooden studs is? I had never used metal studs before I lowered a couple of ceilings at home, and I must say it was very smooth. I would definitely recommend it instead.

 

[Bloink]

Can get wood basically for free, so that's the main reason. Maybe should have opted for metal studs instead. There's a high risk the roof won't be flat with wood.
What kind of studs and profiles should be used for this purpose?

 

[Fredrik.engdahl]

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[_bystrom_]

If you are going to have 230-volt spotlights, you should lower at least 150mm. I did it myself in the bathroom and used wooden studs. Try to plan where the spotlights will go so you avoid having a stud right against them. Otherwise, it’s fine; you have to get very close for the wood to start burning. Remember that the gypsum board is paper-lined, and it doesn't start burning/glowing right away... I used 45x45 studs and 9mm (?) gypsum.

 

[Bloink]

If you're going to have 230-volt spotlights, you should lower them by at least 150mm. I did it myself in the bathroom and used wooden studs. Try to plan where the spots will be, so you don't end up with a stud right in the way. Otherwise, you're safe, the wood has to be extremely close to catch fire. Remember that the drywall is paper-coated, and it doesn't immediately burn/ignite...
I used 45x45 studs and 9mm (?) gypsum myself.

Okay, sounds good. However, the measurement varies depending on the spotlights you choose.

 

[Milkshaken]

You do know that spotlights are OUT...!!!!

 

[anra]

What is the alternative/inne?

 

[Milkshaken]

The alternative is to use energy-saving lighting.... Spotlights only provide SPOT lighting, which often isn't enough for a functioning room..... '
You have to turn on an additional lamp.... No, there are stylish low-energy options that provide great light in all shapes, colors, and distribution..
So: Low-energy.....

 

[anra]

Thank you... but what is the alternative (a stylish alternative) in a bathroom?