Apr 13, 2005 · Wondering what suggestions the pros might have for basement ceilings. I would like to avoid a true drop ceiling because of the loss in headroom, but I don't necessarily want …

Feb 24, 2010 · Going to finish my basement and looking at ceiling options. Not crazy about a drop ceiling, Vinyl Soffit could be remove & installed again if need be. So...

Mar 9, 2024 · I was called to look at a basement finishing job. This house was built using steel framing. The floor joists are some type of open web joist, with metal...

Jan 16, 2022 · How do I estimate the paintable surface area of an open bay basement ceiling?

Mar 21, 2011 · I'm in the midst of a basement remodel, and today the HO's "Master Designer" (furniture store rep) was telling me about a type of suspended ceiling I haven't encountered. …

Oct 4, 2010 · I have a question for anyone out there: I am going to frame out for a finished basement in a new house. They had a 10' pour on the foundation so the floor joists are at 10'. …

Jun 20, 2012 · Went to look at a potential job for a basement finish (past client). He would like a drywall ceiling but there is so much ducting,beams,pipes,shut-offs,etc., that I doubt if I can get …

Oct 26, 2020 · Welcome to the first part of a three-part blog series on basement options. As remodeling experts, we know that there are many decisions that go into refinishing or …

Oct 21, 2010 · I recently finished out my basement and I'm asking this after the fact. I was told to put up plastic sheeting between the concrete wall and the studs/insulation as a vapor barrier. I …

Aug 29, 2007 · If the basement ceiling is not to be finished, how about screwing an 8' 2x4 or 2x6 to the bottoms of several joists? Install it on a 45º angle to your joists and use 2-3 screws per …