Ceiling manufacturer OWA has further refined its OWAplan acoustic plaster ceiling system to help contractors achieve an exceptionally smooth, uninterrupted ceiling surface.

The enhancements support a consistently high‑quality monolithic finish, meeting the aesthetic expectations of architects and interior designers while maintaining the practical performance required on site.

OWAplan combines a concealed suspension grid, a white fleece‑covered mineral board and a spray‑applied acoustic plaster to create a continuous acoustic surface with Class A sound absorption. The system is suited to a wide range of sectors where clean lines, acoustic comfort and design flexibility are priorities.

The latest developments centre on the fleece‑free edges of the system’s 2400 x 1200 mm mineral boards. Each board includes a shallow, factory‑machined, fleece‑free edge enabling easy taping and jointing. Minimal filler is required, ensuring the maximum absorption area is maintained and the filler is easy to sand.

In addition to the board improvement, OWA has also refined the ready‑mixed OWAplan XS plaster. The drying time between coats has been reduced to approximately two hours per layer, enabling significantly faster progress on site. Depending on project size, this can allow the acoustic plaster application to be completed within a single day, reducing additional site visits and labours costs as well as supporting more efficient scheduling for contractors.

OWAplan can also be installed on a standard MF ceiling system or directly fixed to an existing ceiling, supporting familiar build‑ups and helping contractors deliver projects more cost‑effectively. While white is standard, a broad selection of RAL colours is available for projects with specific aesthetic requirements.

Manufactured in Germany, the OWAplan baseboard is produced from mineral wool bound with natural potato starch and liquified clay, with no chemical binders. This supports low VOC emissions and contributes to improved indoor air quality, which is an increasingly important consideration for architects and specifiers.

Pacy & Wheatley is among the specialist contractors now working with the enhanced OWAplan system, with the team recently completing a dedicated training session at OWA’s training facilities in Germany.

Commenting on their experience, director Craig Wheatley said: “OWAplan is new to many in the UK market, so the opportunity to work directly with the OWA team on the installation process was extremely useful. The hands‑on training gave our installation team a clear understanding of the system’s components and the steps needed to achieve the required finish. It means we are well prepared to support upcoming projects and to continue to deliver the level of quality our clients expect.”

Andrew Smith, OWA UK’s managing director, added: “Spending time with the Pacy & Wheatley team in Germany gave us the opportunity to walk them through the enhanced OWAplan system and demonstrate its benefits first hand. As we continue to support the UK market, we look forward to working with more customers to ensure OWAplan projects achieve the expected quality, finish and acoustic performance.”

For more information about OWAplan please visit – https://owa-ceilings.co.uk/product/owaplan-acoustic-plaster/ or to view a selection of project case studies within our comprehensive lookbook, please visit – https://owa-ceilings.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/04/OWAplan-Lookbook-e-042500.pdf