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You can install acoustic drop ceiling in your
basement by yourself. You can choose from either a
2ft.x2ft. or a 2ft.x4ft. size. The size you pick will
determine the material requirements for your
acoustic tile ceiling. Sketch the layout for the
planned ceiling on graph paper or into your designer
software. Take the measurements of the space
where the suspended ceiling will be installed then
decide if the ceiling will be recessed and built-in
lighting will be installed, decide where to locate the
panels of light and clearly identify them on your
drawing.
Determine the exact height at which the suspended
ceiling will be. Allow a minimum of 3 to 4 inches
clearance between the old ceiling or floor joist and
the new basement ceiling for installation of the
ceiling panels. Remember that additional clearance
will be required if you are using recessed lighting. If
you choose acoustic tiles to finish your basement
ceiling, you'll be able to a access plumbing and
electrical wiring without having to demolish parts of
the ceiling. Set the ceiling low enough to conceal as
many pipes, ducts, etc. as possible. The traditional
suspension system is made up of main T's that run
perpendicular to the ceiling joists and cross T's that
run across the main T's, parallel to the joists. The
system hangs from wires attached to the joists by
means of eyelets. L-shaped angle mould attaches to
the wall to support the tiles around the perimeter of
the room.
You will require a few tools for this part of your
basement renovation. These are not very expensive
and I am sure you find more uses later. The tools
needed are: laser level, hacksaw, hammer, nails,
safety glasses and wire cutters.
This is a part of your basement remodelling you can
do yourself.
basement by yourself. You can choose from either a
2ft.x2ft. or a 2ft.x4ft. size. The size you pick will
determine the material requirements for your
acoustic tile ceiling. Sketch the layout for the
planned ceiling on graph paper or into your designer
software. Take the measurements of the space
where the suspended ceiling will be installed then
decide if the ceiling will be recessed and built-in
lighting will be installed, decide where to locate the
panels of light and clearly identify them on your
drawing.
Determine the exact height at which the suspended
ceiling will be. Allow a minimum of 3 to 4 inches
clearance between the old ceiling or floor joist and
the new basement ceiling for installation of the
ceiling panels. Remember that additional clearance
will be required if you are using recessed lighting. If
you choose acoustic tiles to finish your basement
ceiling, you'll be able to a access plumbing and
electrical wiring without having to demolish parts of
the ceiling. Set the ceiling low enough to conceal as
many pipes, ducts, etc. as possible. The traditional
suspension system is made up of main T's that run
perpendicular to the ceiling joists and cross T's that
run across the main T's, parallel to the joists. The
system hangs from wires attached to the joists by
means of eyelets. L-shaped angle mould attaches to
the wall to support the tiles around the perimeter of
the room.
You will require a few tools for this part of your
basement renovation. These are not very expensive
and I am sure you find more uses later. The tools
needed are: laser level, hacksaw, hammer, nails,
safety glasses and wire cutters.
This is a part of your basement remodelling you can
do yourself.