A balcony or porch ceiling is the one surface people look straight up at, and in most Indian homes it is bare RCC with patchy paint or old seepage stains. Cladding it with wood-look PVC panels changes the whole entrance or balcony for far less than a wooden ceiling.
This guide covers the sizes, prices and shades of the PVC soffit panels we stock, how many you need, how they are fixed, and ideas for balconies, car porches and passages.
Quick answer: our PVC soffit panels are 10 ft long and 13.42 in wide, cover 10 sq ft each and cost ₹1,000 a piece, about ₹100 per sq ft for the panels. They come 10 to a box (100 sq ft), in 11 wood-grain shades and white. A 6 x 10 ft balcony ceiling needs about 7 panels, or roughly ₹7,000 in panels. Framing and fixing are quoted after a site visit.
What is a soffit panel?
A soffit is the underside of a structure: the ceiling of a car porch, the base of a projecting balcony, or the eaves below a roof edge. Soffit panels clad that surface. Because PVC is light, waterproof and has no timber or paper in it, it suits balcony and porch ceilings where damp and termites ruin plywood and wood.
Sizes and price
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% PVC |
| Size | 10 ft x 13.42 in |
| Wall thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Coverage | 10 sq ft per panel |
| Pack | 10 panels per box (100 sq ft) |
| Price | ₹1,000 per panel, about ₹100 per sq ft (incl. GST) |
| Shades | 12: 11 wood grains and white |
The 12 shades
- Light tones: CB01 Light Oak, CB09 Golden Oak, CB10 Gold Maple, CB04 Teak
- Mid tones: CB03 Walnut, CB08 American Walnut, CB11 Classic Cherry, CB05 Mahogany
- Dark tones: CB02 Dark Oak, CB12 Dark Teak
- Neutral: CB07 Ashwood Grey and CB06 White
Wood-grain shades suit balconies and porches where the ceiling is meant to be seen. White is the usual pick for passages and utility areas where the ceiling should recede.
How many panels do you need?
Divide the ceiling area in sq ft by 10, then add about 10% for cuts and edges.
| Ceiling | Area | Panels (with 10% extra) | Panel cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small balcony, 4 x 8 ft | 32 sq ft | 4 | ₹4,000 |
| Balcony, 6 x 10 ft | 60 sq ft | 7 | ₹7,000 |
| Passage, 4 x 20 ft | 80 sq ft | 9 | ₹9,000 |
| Car porch, 12 x 18 ft | 216 sq ft | 24 | ₹24,000 |
How PVC ceiling panels are fixed
Unlike wall panels, which are usually stuck to a flat wall with silicone adhesive, ceiling panels are fixed overhead to a simple batten framework. PVC is light, so the frame does not need the structural allowance a plywood or cement-board ceiling would. Framing and fixing depend on the ceiling and any lights, so we quote them after a site visit. Fix any seepage from the slab above first: panels hide stains, but they do not stop water.
Ideas for balconies, porches and passages
- Warm wood balcony ceiling. A mid-tone like Walnut or Teak with two or three warm downlights makes a small balcony feel like a cosy sit-out.
- Match the deck or louvers. If the balcony has wood-tone flooring or furniture, pick a ceiling shade one step lighter so the space does not feel dark.
- Car porch. Dark Oak or Dark Teak gives a strong, finished entrance and hides dust well.
- Passages and utility areas. White keeps them bright and clean-looking.
- Run the panels the long way. Panels laid along the length of a balcony make it look longer and need fewer joints.
Wondering which panels handle damp? See are louvers waterproof? All shades are on our soffit panels page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our PVC soffit ceiling panels cost ₹1,000 per 10 ft panel, inclusive of GST. Each covers 10 sq ft, so the panels work out to about ₹100 per sq ft.
10 ft long, 13.42 in wide, with a 1.2 mm wall thickness. Each covers 10 sq ft and they come 10 to a box.
Yes. PVC does not absorb water and has no wood or paper to rot or attract termites, which is why it suits balconies and porches. Stop any slab seepage first.
Divide the area by 10 and add 10%. A 6 x 10 ft balcony (60 sq ft) needs about 7 panels.
Our wall louvers and fluted panels are made for walls. For balcony, porch and passage ceilings, PVC soffit panels are the simpler, lighter choice.
Get a quote for your ceiling
Send the length and width of your ceiling and a photo, and we will tell you exactly how many panels you need. See all 12 shades at our Dommasandra showroom on Varthur Main Road, open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm.
Planning your wall? Tap what you need and we will reply on WhatsApp:
- Get design help: send your wall size and a photo.
- Get a panel quote: prices and stock for the panels you like.
- Book a carpenter in Bangalore: our team installs the panels for you.
- Book a free consultation: a 1:1 with a designer at our Dommasandra showroom, or use our contact page.
