I live in QLD and had a problem installing down lights in my ceiling as the ceiling was 1970’s ‘pop corn’ painted onto the slab.
In my renovation I dropped the ceiling slightly to cover the ‘pop corn’ and installed plasterboard. The new plasterboard provided a more modern and smooth surface and provided better sound insulation.
Had I dropped the ceiling to accommodate the down lights, then the ceiling would have been too low.
My electrician suggested the following lights, which look like and function like a down light. I was very happy with the end result. They suited a modern minimalist scheme. There are other similar brands and styles on the market.
