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lilkudos:
I've learnt about it from someone.. I'll make arrangements asap.. buh where do you stay.. cause I'm in Anambra..

Pls i will be glad if u can brief me about it. I am in Asaba. Have been looking to venture into it also.
07036728499. Jerryokpeh@gmail.com.

Thanks

Having done that, you are through with your production..... Hope my processes are self explanatory

I'm so sorry for keeping u guys waiting. I was just too busy to go online. Today i'm giving u the production processes.
So lets go........................

How to Fabricate Fibre Ceiling Board


Having arranged all the tools and materials in what we would call your workshop.

• The first step is to get out your newsprint and shred. After shredding, you mix with water and allow to dry.
Then, you take it to the local grinder to grind. After grinding, you mix with water again and allow to dry.

• Mix with cement and water to plasticity and put aside. This process gives you your fibre.

• Lay your pallet on your work table or bench and spread the polythene over. If you don't get the white polythene required for this production process, you can use the normal black polythene bag we have around. The essence of using the polythene, the upholsterers use is because it comes in bundles and you can cut to the size of your pallet. If you use the black polythene bag, that means you would use like four and you would have to join them. And the line of the joining would show in your production.

• Next, you pick the template and layover the polythene. Make sure that the templates key into one another. The templates are two rubber materials that need to be keyed into each other.

• Now, if you want a decorative ceiling board, you need an already designed template but if you are good with creative arts, you can then do the design yourself. Put your designed template in between the bigger template. But, if you want a plain ceiling board, you don't need a designed template.

• Apply your fibre and spread all over the template using your scrapper. If you are producing a decorative ceiling board, ensure that the fibre covers the whole designs and enters the holes in the design. This is to ensure that the exact shape of the designed template is what is achieved.

• Pick the roller and roll over the fibre to evenness.

• At this point, the ceiling board is made and the next step is the separation of the template and the polythene.

• Now transfer the ceiling board onward to another pallet. This is done by placing another pallet on your cast and turning it upside down.

• All ceiling board jobs will now be arranged on the rack and if rack is not available, just arrange your cast and pallet in a spacey area and allow to dry. Dryness takes 24 hours under room temperature.

• During dryness, you wet your ceiling board just like they wet cement block for proper dryness and solidity.

• At this stage, production is complete and you have your fibre ceiling board.

• To have good finishing and bring out the beauty of your work, you can apply white paint.

• You can then go ahead and stack them together.

• Ceiling boards are packed in bundles of 10 pieces each and you bind together with the aid of a binding tape

Is it dat u clean/ or maybe apply chemical to make it clean?. Pls give more detail cos i might be doing business with u

I know i'm delaying d class.....but pls bear with me. So many things to be done with little time

kjsunday3:
Where do we get the template in lagos

I'm not in Lagos... but template shouldnt be an issue. Just approach any sculptor or even dis guys into POP design templates. They shud b able to direct u. I will still enquire

Jayceo:
Abeg carry go my brother..I dey follow this thread with all my heart

Abeg carry better seat.......we must finish am here

Juliana7:
@op, u are doing a great job here. Thanks

So glad to hear dat

LionInZion:
OP, great work you are doing, I am very interested and I plan to start as soon as you finish this great class with us. Meanwhile, in case someone encounter some difficulties in the process of making it, how can we get a quick access to you via a phone call? Or better still, do you sometimes come to Lagos? I am an aluminium fabricator wanting to learn more things in building and you have just given me a very rare opportunity to add to my skills. Your response will be highly appreciatied. Thank you. ...... Following with keen interest......

Check my signature, my number is there. But let dat be after i conclude this training here. I dont always come to Lagos. Time no too dey my side

uzoagbala:
please I am very much interested,I want to come and meet at delta state my no is 07039631600,email chinenyecastle@gmail.com. please I want to learn this,can I have your no to call u

Just let me finish up first. If u still need one on one training after dat, den we can talk of dat. I think everyone shud b able to do it after d class.
Where are you??

uzoagbala:
please I am very much interested,I want to come and meet at delta state my no is 07039631600,email chinenyecastle@gmail.com. please I want to learn this,can I have your no to call u

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kjsunday3:
Pls sir is the pulp strictly made of newsprint and how is the fibre made and what qty of cement do we use

Strictly newsprint.

Sorry i'm not through with d training. I was a bit discouraged by d interest before. I now see many are coming in. I will finish it dis evening and start d question n answer section

kjsunday3:
Is the ceiling painted by spray or brush

Brush

Tunami:
oga u did'nt specify the type of cement to use in your explanation.

Normal cement.... normal 50kg cement

Ajusshi:
How dirty is the process?

Very funny.....
Well it depends on your approach to the business.

Change your battery performance to high performance. The reason is that ur battery is not strong again to adequately power ur system when charger is removed. You can replace your battery or be managing it at HIGH PERFORMANCE

You can now appreciate the beauty of fibre ceiling from that pix[color=#550000][/color]

Mathias2015:
@OP you're doing a great job. I'm into screeding and designing painting. I sacrifice half a million with series of pleading for a colleage in the field(designing painter) to put me through. But here you're dishing out this opportunity for free, keep the good work going. Im eager to learn this skill from you as an added advantage for me. I reside in PH.

That is very good. You are doing the right thing

I will continue later.....just keep your questions coming if any

engrgordon:
good work OP, my challenge will be how to get some of the equipment like the templet in Owerri or Ph.

I think New Market along Douglas Rd is the biggest market in Owerri... I think u should be able to get it there.
I cant tell of PH......
Try to inquire from any sculptor. They will direct you

jomijoke:
Great job. God will surely continue to bless people like u for touching lifes

Amen

azelab:
God will bless you sir as you are helping us, please hw many pieces of ceiling can be produce wt #30 000. THANKS

You guys should bear with me. My busy schedule makes it difficult for me to appear here regularly to answer your questions. But keep your questions coming, I will always address them.

Cost of fabricating one board is estimated at only N50, while a board is valued at N150 in the market. I think you can now do the calculation yourself to know how many pieces of ceiling N30, 000 will generate. 30,000 divide by 50. Hope i've done justice to your question

Splinz:
Ride on oga jpride. You're doing great!

Thank you

So sorry for coming back late.
I was so busy yedterday.
Let's continue with the lecture.....

Start Up Capital

The start-up capital for producing ceiling boards used to be in the millions but, this manually produced item can be started with just N30,000.

Tools Needed for Fibre Ceiling Board Production
The tools and materials needed are all 100% locally available. They include:

Template: This is the number one tool you need. With this simple approach, you don't need a mould, thereby cutting the capital intensiveness of this trade by over 500%. The template serves the same purpose as the mould. It helps to register your design, enhance instant separation and allows your work to dry easily. The template is derived from the rubber used in making shoe soles. The measurement of your template should be 2 by 2 to ensure that you have the required ceiling measurement.
Newsprint: These are waste newspapers. They can be got in large quantities from Alaba Rago in Lagos for the majority of you in Lagos.

Shredder: This is a machine used to shred your newsprint and it costs like N5,000. Having to shred your newsprint manually takes a longer time. Newsprint is the waste product of newspaper.

Roller: Its function is to press the mixture to form a shape by rolling it over and also to give your work an even shape.

Hand Trowel: The medium-sized hand trowel is ideal here and it is meant to collect and spread mixture over the surface.

Work Bench: You can use your wooden table at home if you can't afford a long work bench. The purpose is to have your work evenly laid.

Scrapper: This does the same work as the hand trowel but it spreads better.

Polythene: This is essential as a resisting agent or separator. It allows your work not to glue on your pallet. Polythene can be purchased in bundles from those who sell upholstery materials.

Pallet: This is a flat even board on which the polythene is laid before the template is laid over for the application.

Rack: This is a kind of ladder meant to stack the already fabricated fibre cement board.

Binding Tape: This is used to fasten the boards together in bundles of tens each before they are sent to the market. For those who reside in Lagos, binding tape can be purchased at Agarawu market on Lagos Island.

I'm making reference to Lagos markets exclusively because majority of Nairalanders reside in Lagos. So pls don't be offended if you stay outside Lagos. There are markets in your area were you can get all these..

Cement: Cement is the hardening agent that set the mixture into the board.

Fibre: This is a by-product of pulp processed to act as a binding agent.

Water: This is needed to mix all the materials together.

Hardener: The hardener as the name implies, helps to set the cast quicker. This allows high production turnover (not compulsory).

Paint: This is needed to enhance finishing.

Hope u guys are understanding every little explanation here

No prblem.... I will continue the class in the evening. I've site work. Pls bear with me

OnyekachukwuC:
Sir may GOD bless you as you touch lives

Amen......may his blessings be upon u too. Thank u

Although no much interest yet but i must do something as promised.
Let me give you a brief of what fibre ceiling is and the reason to take it as a profession.

Introduction

Housing is one of the most basic needs of human beings. Everyone needs a shelter and a roof over their heads. There are several components and materials that are usually put together to make a house stand. One of the materials needed is ceiling boards. Ceiling boards are fixed in the upper interior of homes.

What is Fibre Ceiling Board?

This is a type of ceiling board made from fibre that comes in size 2 by 2 and the common colour is white. It is used in many buildings. The unique aspect of it is its price which is less than that of the common ones and its ability to attract beautiful colours, thereby beautifying homes than anyone can imagine. The fibre ceiling board has continued to gain more ground with the introduction of different patterns like flowers, crosses and so on to make the house more beautiful compared to the plain ceiling boards in most homes. Observations, so far, reveal that it makes home cooler than the common ones.
When the production started here in Nigeria, it was coming with a single pattern throughout but just a few years ago, it gained more ground with the introduction of different patterns like flowers, crosses and so on, that help to make the house very attractive.

Business Opportunity

There is a huge opportunity for those involved in this business mostly because of the housing sector. Lagos alone, for instance, is having the fastest emerging property market coupled with the mass population density evidenced by heavy presence of new estates everywhere. The cost of producing a single piece of the decorative ceiling boards is not up to half of its selling price. The gain from it is always 125% i.e. if you invested N1000 you would get N2,250. Mind you, there is always a ready market for it.

Next I will be exposing all you need for a start.
For now please permit me to retire. So tired after today's activity.. It remains a free training. Just keep following cos i want to touch lives

suyamasta:
Asbestos is a cancer causing agent na

Was a mistake. This is a fibre ceiling not asbestos

Tunami:
Am interested and where is ur location @o.p

I'm in Asaba Delta State.

Lets get more interests. By tomorrow i will start. Please bear with me

AMI3:
Someone posted this same business on this forum, are u one and the same person? because checking your name and the name he gave us it differs. pls correct me if i am wrong.

any way, i am interested.

I didnt see dat topic. I'm not d person.

In this period of economic hardship, majority of Nigerians has decided to acquire certain skill as that now seem to be the better way of survival.
I'm here to mentor you on a skill i've tested and trusted to be a very good way of making money. It is very true that the country's financial strength is on the wane, but you may have also noticed that it has hardly affected building construction. If you can sit back and learn this prizeless skill, the sky is your beginning.
I am an Architect/Builder. You can see that in my signature, but I saw the need to also specialize in this aspect of finishing because full building construction supervision does not come always. In periods of job drought, I go to construction sites and source for decorative ceiling subcontracts from Builders/Clients. I do this as professionally. It's all about packaging. Appear very neat and work smart. Most times I bring in young hands while I supervise them. Honestly speaking, this is a very very lucrative venture. I teach people Architectural design and construction methodology.

Here I will like some persons who will love to to come on board, indicate interest and follow as the discussion goes. It is a FREE discussion thread.
As your anchor, I assure you I will give you all you need to know about decorative ceiling production, marketing strategies and material sourcing. ONCE AGAIN, IT IS FREE.
Before I will start, let me see if there is interest

Thanks bro.
Following keenly