We are planning to get our basement finished . Can anybody tell me please which drop ceiling is better 2' X 2' OR 2' X 4' drop ceiling. And why ?
Thanks so much
2007-08-24 14:18:03 · 7 answers · asked by DM 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/rm_ceilings_installation/article/0,1797,HGTV_3673_1373852,00.html
2007-08-24 14:28:42 · answer #1 · answered by sadie_oyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really depends on personal preference. Depending on the room size the smaller 2' x 2' will make the room seem larger. The 2' x 4' will make the room appear to be smaller. The cross tees that are used can be removed if you use the smaller ones, in case you ever need to get into the ceiling to work on electric, plumbing, etc.
2007-08-24 14:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i could propose the two the a million.5" - 3" foam for the partitions and floor. Do the main you are able to wreck out with. You screw the plywood to the floor with concrete screws/washers with the froth below. All joints of the froth are taped. then you fairly can go over this with carpet. or you are able to decide for the dearer dricore plywood yet with out the insulation. The partitions will merely have foam cut back to go in the back of the studs or between them. The ceiling of the basement will use non-confronted insulation yet insulation won't be mandatory on the ceiling.
2016-12-16 04:44:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I perfer the 2 by 2. You can get recessed panels in this system, and the looks are much better to the eye. basically you have more options on the type of panel when you go with the 2 by 2 system
2007-08-24 14:24:14 · answer #4 · answered by mustachekat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
up to you there is no real difference just your taste. i like the 2by2 myself , a drop ceiling is the best thing for a basement just in case you ever need to access the ceiling or you spring a leak it is easy to remove and replace a tile here is a site foe reference
http://www.alsnetbiz.com/homeimprovement/htseries/susceil.html
2007-08-24 14:25:33 · answer #5 · answered by Tio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less cross bracing. There are a lot of 2x4 light fixtures with fluorescent bulbs that will fit in too.
2007-08-24 14:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2x4 in mine and it always seems that they want to bow. I am getting ready to redo mine as well and I am going with the 2x2.
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2007-08-24 14:22:51 · answer #7 · answered by Dana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋