How Do You Install A Drop Ceiling In A Basement?
A finished basement adds living space and value to your home, but the ceiling can be complicated to deal with. You will want to leave the pipes and electrical wiring accessible in case you need to work on them or add new electrical components to your home. The easiest ceiling solution to install that also preserves accessibility is a drop ceiling. Drop-ceiling designs have come a long way over the years and offer many attractive choices to use when you finish your basement ceiling. Measure 4 inches down from the ceiling joist around the perimeter of the room and mark the wall. Use the level to ensure the perimeter marks are level around the entire room, then connect the marks. Attach the perimeter track around the room where you made your marks. Attach the track with nails into studs so you do not damage the drywall. Use an electric stud finder to locate the studs. Use tin snips to cut the track to fit along the wall. Butt the track tight into corners, then slide the second piece of tr
