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Drop Ceilings Birmingham AL: Suspended Ceiling or Drywall?

Birmingham Ceilings & Walls • July 7, 2015

Homeowners whose homes have an unfinished or partial finished basement might want to take on the job of making it completely finished. One factor in doing so is to choose a ceiling type.


So, if you’re one of those homeowners and are into trying a DIY ceiling install, you might be having difficulty deciding between choosing a drop ceiling or just installing drywall.

Drop Ceiling Installation

If the look you want is a smooth surface ceiling install, then drywall is probably for you. But, remember that you won’t have any above-ceiling access for running wires, ducts, etc. with a drywall ceiling.


You will, however, probably gain more ceiling height with drywall than with a drop ceiling since the drywall can attach to your main floor joists, taking up less than an inch of space.


You’ll need two to possibly six inches for a drop ceiling. So, if your ceiling height is already low, you should opt for drywall for your ceiling install.

Drop Ceilings Birmingham AL


Drop-Ceiling Styles and Textures

Now, on the other hand, if you have plenty of ceiling height in your basement for your ceiling install, you could opt for a drop ceiling. You’ll also have more styles, colors and textures to choose from. 


You can get embossed drop-ceiling tiles that look just like an expensive stamped tin ceiling. Or if that’s not your style, you can get wood-grained tiles for your drop ceiling. They come in some really nice wood finishes like cherry and are quite realistic. They impart a warm woodsy feeling to any room.

Drop Ceiling Installation

So, either way, your choice is pretty wide. If you’re short on ceiling height, but don’t want just a plain drywall ceiling, you could do a drywall ceiling install and finish it off with bead-board for a custom look.


You could also add faux beams that look like real wood for a more rustic look. Or, if ceiling height is not a problem, you can get a bit more stylish with all of the drop ceiling choices and an easy ceiling install.

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