![]() ![]() ![]() Installing and securing heavy ceiling materials (such as drywall) can be difficult. The ceiling is the only area of the room where gravity is working against you. Suspended and tile ceilings have several advantages. You can buy fluorescent fixtures that easily fit into the grid system in place of a standard-size ceiling tile. ![]() If you want to put lights in your new ceiling and relocate them without a lot of trouble, a suspended ceiling may be your best bet. An acoustical ceiling with tiny noise-trapping holes or fissures in the design is a great choice for noisy rooms like kitchens and entertainment centers.įor rooms where fires are a possible concern, you can get ceilings made of mineral fiber, which is noncombustible. They can also do things such as muffle noise, support lights, and slow flames. You may also need at least 5-inches between any lighting fixtures and the old ceiling. Often there is a minimum floor-to-ceiling height required (usually 7-feet 6-inches). You probably won't need a permit to work on your ceilings, but check in with your local building permit department to be certain. Installing the metal grid work, especially for 12-foot main runners, requires two people.Įverything you need comes in one kit. A suspended ceiling isn't hard to install and requires no exotic tools. ![]()
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