Basement remodelling project

[PBMAX]

jpr62902, Looks GREAT! !!!!!!!!!!!

I plan to start finishing a good part of my basement soon. I have been considering sheet-rock (drywall) ceiling over a Drop Ceiling. It looks as though you went this way. IF I see correctly.... Was it the finished look you liked more?... verses accessabilty?

My concern is if I need to access the space in the future and having to tear out ceiling for repares. But the sheetrock finish sure looks so much better.... than grid ans tiles....

just curious.....

 

[AndyM]

<font color="blue"> My concern is if I need to access the space in the future and having to tear out ceiling for repares. But the sheetrock finish sure looks so much better.... </font>

We finished the basement ceiling at our old house with drywall, instead of a drop ceiling. Even though it was against code where we lived, the house was built in 1920 and only had a seven foot ceiling in the basement, so putting in a drop tile ceiling was out of the question.

Everyone said if we put in drywall, we would never be able to access the plumbing or wiring-- I told them that was the case on the first floor and second floor, and that was never a problem, so why should it be a problem in the basement? We did, however, put in small access doors for the gas and water shutoff valves.

 

[jpr62902]

I actually did both. Here's a pic of the single row of ceiling ties I used in the soffet. Its tucked up behind the main soffet, so you don't even notice it. My water lines are above the tiles.

 

[jpr62902]

Here's a pic of the ceiling above the panel. I left one joist space without insulation so it would be easier to add wiring. This "channel" is only about 8' to the ceiling tile soffet.

Another comment on drop ceilings. It was actually cheaper for me to drywall the ceiling than it would cost to put in a drop ceiling. This cost also includes paying a pro to finish the drywall. After I did that math, it was a no-brainer for me.

 

[Alan L.]

jpr, love that green paint! Can you tell me the color and brand? Mrs. Alan L. really loves it.

Love the basement too, unfortunately we don't get those down here in Texas. I suppose we can, but nobody knows how, and it would probably be cost prohibitive.

 

[PBMAX]

jpr62902, Now that's a good I'-D' ..... I plan to stud the main wall and hopfully closet area this week End when I get back from HP out here in Houston....
I'll have to take some time to see if that would work for me.

I have considered using a drop cealing with drywall for tiles. (The thin STUFF) and painting them with usual rough ceiling paint. (forget the name). I have seen that before and it can look pretty good if done well.

Thanks for the Pics the work is awsume!!!!!!