help with drop ceiling in basement?

Question

finishing basement, want to hang drop ceiling panels, however there is ductwork running through one side, dont want to drop whole ceiling below this cause it does not have tall floor to ceiling height, does this need to be drywalled or can drop panels be hung vertically to go around duct? thanks

Answer 1

Both 1 and 2 are correct. I might not use anything to adhere the tiles however. Certainly they can also be angled slightly, and if the framing is tight enough to your cuts, they will "wedge" in. Beyond that you should be fine.

I also suggest buying extra. The panels are pretty fragile, and the face is easy to damage.

Steven Wolf

I usually cut tiles with a table saw, using a finish blade. Certainly a utility knife will work, but blades dull rapidly in the tile substance. A keyhole saw works well for any round cuts.

Answer 2

Drop Ceiling Soffit

Answer 3

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help with drop ceiling in basement?
finishing basement, want to hang drop ceiling panels, however there is ductwork running through one side, dont want to drop whole ceiling below this cause it does not have tall floor to ceiling height, does this need to be drywalled or can drop panels be hung vertically to go around duct? thanks

Answer 4

You can make a drop ceiling soffit around the duct, I've seen it done many times. They even make special clips to hold the vertical tiles in place. Also the soffit is an easy place to add a heat register for the basement.

Answer 5

If you want to do the beer signs and whatever else you will need something to screw them to that will hold them up. I suggest some plywood might suit your needs, specifically T1-11 for its texture and durability and resistance to moisture (1/2".) The texture says different by itself. It can also hold paint or be stained as if outdoors (where it is often used as a siding.) The durability and strength are needed to suspend whatever you hang to it. It will also fill in the space between the signs. This will give you the varied texture look you are considering. As for moisture even though you may not get any from the concrete walls you still need to worry about spills from above. Since T1-11 is made for exterior use it will be an advantage for your use.

Answer 6

I am an electrician and have seen this many times.
Yes, you can frame around the duct with the tee bar. I believe you then use a white silicone caulking to hold the vertical tiles in place.

Answer 7

Yes it is possible and you use seismic clips to hold the tile in place. Buy them from a supply house that sell ceiling systems.

Answer 8

Only thing I want to add is that I use a razor to score the back of the panels and then just snap them at the score mark... I do the same thing with drywall.

Answer 9

yes you can make the panels wrap around the duct work vertically, just takes a little figuring and of course the occasional mistake to get it figured out.good luck