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wunderdog
Citizen
Username: Wunderdogny
Post Number: 69
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 1:29 pm: | 
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I'm finishing out my basement. The entrance room unfortunately has low hanging heating/AC ductwork that is unsightly. Any ideas for a decent looking drop ceiling? I hate those grid systems with foamcore looking panels. Is there anything new on the market, or has anyone solved that problem creatively??? |
Rrtrd2
Citizen
Username: Rrtrd2
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 2:06 pm: |
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your better off just wrapping the pipes with pipe insulation. boxing them will take up too much room and only bring the headroom down |
Jgberkeley
Citizen
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 4469
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 2:19 pm: |
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Try hanging sheets of cloth, linen and such, kinda flat with some hang.
It looks pretty nice, and is easy to take down if you need to work on the pipes.
Look in Richard Roberts, I think I saw some there. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 10878
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2006 - 2:22 pm: |
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I agree with JGB. I have been in some basements where people have used cloth and it looks cool. Also some people have painted the pipes and wiring and that looks good if you are into the industrial look.
I would suggest that if you use cloth, you use something fireresistive or treat it. |
Sherri De Rose
Citizen
Username: Honeydo
Post Number: 69
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 6, 2006 - 10:09 am: |
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You can box in the pipes and do a minimal drop ceiling taking up only an inch or so. If you check at Jaeger they have a drop ceiling that is finished to look like wood. If you look around there are other alternatives besides those foam core things.
In our kitchen, bath and den (since the ceilings were horrible and I didn't want a drop ceiling) we put up tongue and groove pine. It looks wonderful. |
Jersey Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 297
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 6, 2006 - 10:08 pm: |
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Get the drop ceiling frame structure. Instead of the foam stuff, use tin ceiling panels, and it'll look like a period ceiling. Easy to remove for access to pipes, etc.
http://www.americantinceilings.com/?OVRAW=tin%20ceiling&OVKEY=tin%20ceiling&OVMT C=standard
Check it out!
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wunderdog
Citizen
Username: Wunderdogny
Post Number: 71
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 - 9:42 am: |
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I'm going to check out the wood-like ceiling at Jaegers - thanks for that suggestion. Also, I like the tin panels...if wood doesn't work out I'll give those a try, they're beautiful! Thanks for suggestions, guys!
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Handygirl
Citizen
Username: Handygirl
Post Number: 604
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Friday, March 10, 2006 - 2:43 pm: |
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I am currently redoing my basement. I ripped out the old/ugly ceiling panels and planned on replacing them with tin ceiling tiles - which look cool. I've since decided to use Armstrong panels http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=frameSet&url=www.lowes.com/lkn%253Faction= xRedirect%2526storeNumber%3dstore_id%2526toUrl=http://www.armstrong.com/lowes/ce ilings/browse_by_type_landing.asp%253FshapeName%3DTile
I am not sure what they are made out of, but they have numerous patterns that mimic tin tiles. I had planned on painting the tin white anyway, so they will ultimately look the same. Other pros are that Armstrong tiles are much easier to install (tin is a pain to cut around lights, etc) and are about 1/3 of the price of tin. |
jersey Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 328
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 12:30 am: |
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Handygirl,
I'm curious about these. I did see the word vinyl at your link. Vinyl never looks like painted tin. Definately let us know how it looks. I'd consider it. If it's cheaper.
J.B. |
Handygirl
Citizen
Username: Handygirl
Post Number: 608
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 10:09 pm: |
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I plan on using a high gloss white paint on the ceiling tiles. Ultimately, it is a basement, so cost is an issue. I'll let you know how it turns out. Obviously with tin you get the bends and dents and irregularities that do not exist with vinyl, but I'm willing to sacrifice some authenticity for cost and ease of installation. I'll let you all know how it goes. |
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