Has anyone ever installed a ceiling in their basement?

Question

I want to put a ceiling in my basement but don't really know how to go about it. And where would i get the supplies? Any help would be great. Thank you.

Answer 1

TRY HOME DEPOT

Answer 2

Well, depending on your existing floor joists if they are even( that is level from joist to joist Measuring from the prospective ceiling side). It depends on what your using the basement for. You can attach Sheetrock to the floor joist, and for some sound barrier attach Insulation in-between the floor joists or for the best sound barrier construct ceiling Joists in-between the floor joists ( expensive). Lowes, Home Depot, Your local Rebuilders Supply store should help. Be sure to check with Local code Guidelines as Every State, City, Town has an Itch or two about construction techniques. Measure the area, Width and Lengh to have materia guidelines and cost. Good luck!

Answer 3

The first thing to decide is what type of ceiling you want,
Drop Ceiling, tiles and planks, or gypsum drywall boards.

Then, depending on what type, you may need to redirect wiring and plumbing so that those systems will not interfere with installation.

Any hardware store or lumber yard will be able to get the supplies for you. Below is agood source of information

Answer 4

yes ,, lumber yards, mold is a concern so inorganic materials are advised, Hanging a those panels on rails is very easy, but expensive. To cut corners if you have exposed beams,,, 4'X8' sheets of "luan" which is used for underlaying floors is cheap and if you seach through a pile you can usually find good grain,, tack to joists, and then support with criscrossed 1X2's or 2X4', looks good unfinished if you take time selecting materials and super if varnished. Luan can be obtained in 1/8 thickness usually runs about $6 a 4X8 sheet here

Answer 5

I put in a suspended ceiling using the soft ceiling tiles. with the soft tiles, you can have ceiling higher up and still get the tiles in. I wanted to make sure I could get to all the wiring and plumbing without having to cut a hard sheetrock ceiling.

Answer 6

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/rm_ceilings_installation/article/0,1797,HGTV_3673_1373852,00.html
Drop Ceiling Installation with Pictures.

Answer 7

HOME DEPOT.....CEILING TILES AND THE STRIPS AND FRAMEWORK ARE THE EASY TO COVER BARE BASEMENT FAFTERS...AND SOME SEE THROUGH PANELS TO ALLOW THE LIGHT TO COME THROUGH....THEY ARE HELPFUL WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND SO FORTH.