2007-02-13 08:44:38 · 20 answers · asked by highlander 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Drywall
2007-02-13 08:46:34 · answer #1 · answered by frozenfun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say that depends on the house.
In my house, drywall because if I put in a suspended ceiling the ceiling height would have been very low. At least low enough that you would notice. So in my case, I think a drop ceiling would detract from the resale value vs drywall.
I was putting a pool table down there and wanted as much ceiling height as I could get to account for the drunken failings of pool cues. In order to install the drywall ceiling we had to move a lot of plumbing.
Now that the drywall ceiling is up, it's difficult to do anything with regard to wiring/plumbing etc.. on the floors above it. For example, I'd (actually the wife) like to redo my kitchen but that would mean ripping up the basement too. I would have to move the forced hot water heat - which is now buried in the joists under the ceiling.
I say screw it, sell the house and start over;) A finished basement adds to the value of the house vs unfinished regardless of ceiling type.
2007-02-13 09:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Drywall vs suspended ceiling in basement? Which one is better for home value?
2015-08-10 06:45:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drywall is very appealing, however I have seen homes that the drywall covers all the duct system, plumbing, electrical that is in hte ceiling.
Future and necessary repairs are impossible unless the drywall ceiling is cut open. Patching neve seems to work or look right.
I would go for a nice suspended ceiling.
2007-02-13 23:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of real estate appraisal, it wont matter a bit. The only difference your choice will make is in determining buyer preference; Its an art not a science, but as an appraiser and home inspector, I can say that generally speaking, drywall is considered as a higher quality material than suspended ceiling panels. The choice might also depend on the humidity levels in the basement. If its humid down there, drywall is more likely to sag.
2007-02-13 08:54:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drywall. Suspended ceilings just look cheap, but cost more.
2007-02-13 08:47:04 · answer #6 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice Drop Ceiling
2016-10-22 11:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put in a suspended ceiling because it will be easier to get to pipes, wiring, etc if you have to. With drywall you will have a lot of patching to do
2007-02-13 08:54:16 · answer #8 · answered by Tom L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are in the process of finishing our basement and we both think that sheetrock looks better, but , we want to have access to the pipes, etc. We are putting in a tin ceiling. You can get the cheaper tin panels and paint them the color of your room. Also, with a normal suspended ceiling you leave room which takes away the height in the room. With the tin ceiling the grids get attached directly to the floor joists so you don't lose any head room.
We also found panels that look just like the tin panels but are made of a flexible plastic.
the tin ceiling will cost a little more but will give you a good look and also the accessibility to the pipes.
2007-02-13 09:19:44 · answer #9 · answered by blb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drywall, it makes it look like a liveable space, Suspended Ceilings are just tacky...
2007-02-13 08:47:16 · answer #10 · answered by matt_archbold2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋