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Basement Ceilings
There are many ways to
finish basement ceilings and you have to chose
which type that suits you best. You can chose from
traditional drywall, tongue and grove board,
acoustic ceilings and drop ceilings. You can think
about each option and find the best one that works
for you.
If you decide on drywall, you have to be prepared to
relocate pipes and ducts in between the joist. If
all of it can’t be hidden in the joist cavities,
then you will have to box in what is showing. You
will also have to add furring strips to put extra
support where you need it. This is necessary to give
strength to the boxes and provide a solid backing
for the finished ceiling treatment. You will find
that drywall is a good choice due to the fact that
it is inexpensive but there is a lot of work
involved before you get a finished product such as
plastering and sanding.
If you prefer acoustic ceiling, the tiles are
wonderful to work with due to their small size. You
can install them by stapling them to the furring
stripes but you do have to have all pipes and ducts
hidden to get a smooth surface for your ceiling. You
will find the same with using tongue and grove
board, but once again you have to have a smooth
surface and all pipes and ducts must be hidden. The
cost of using this material is a bit higher,
especially if you have to get someone to move pipes
and ducts that can’t be hidden easily.
A drop ceiling works really well on a basement
ceiling if you have the height in the room. It is
the easiest solution for your ceiling. This involves
framing everything out, but it certainly will take
care of the pipes that are hanging and cover them
well with a smooth finish when you’re done.
For lots of information on basement repairs and
related topics, visit DIY and Remodeling at
www.diyandremodeling.com
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