Replace Drop Ceiling
Start from one end of the room and work your way to the other.
Replace drop ceiling. That s what i secretly wished anytime someone new entered our dining room space. How to easily update an ugly drop ceiling. It s usually made from metal grid and acoustic tiles and is popular in many residential and commercial spaces. With a limited budget i was able to revamp my basement ceiling with beadboard and it changed the look of everything.
Cut planks to size with chop saw. In doing so i remove and replace old water damaged ceiling tiles and paint them to match the surrounding tiles. Use a rubber mallet to help you lock in the tongue and groove. Yes it s a drop ceiling.
Diy beadboard ceiling to replace a basement drop ceiling. A drop ceiling also known as a suspended ceiling is a type of ceiling that s added below an actual ceiling or roof structure. I will show you how to repair a ceiling that has been severely water damaged. All you need are woodhaven ceiling planks.
It s tamara from provident home design here to share another diy with you. Pinterest facebook twitter reddit. Or worse yet i would just start talking about how the ceiling needs to be fixed pointing it out like a pimple on my chin that i can t seem to leave alone. If you want an updated drop ceiling with sag mold and mildew resistance and acoustical properties to reduce noise you can choose from a variety in designs sizes and materials just pop out the old ceiling tiles and replace with the new.
Https bit ly 2j8inol completely cover your drop ceiling grid without tearing it down and get a popular wood ceiling look in as little as a weekend. When you get to the edge of the wall you can use a pry bar to push into place. If your drop ceiling is looking a little shabby and you re ready for a change the first step is to remove the suspended ceiling in the opposite order it was originally installed. See this here pointing up.
First i go around the perimeter and cut through the cornice with my new hilti drywall. Use a jigsaw on planks to cut around can lights and ceiling fixture.