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baltimoron
08-21-05, 06:52 PM
I would like to finish my basement ceiling. It is currently exposed joists, and is 7' 2" high. I want to keep as much of that height as possible, and would also like to be able to get into it if I need to access wiring or plumbing.
Are there any ceiling tiles that attach directly to joists and can be removed as needed? Somebody told me that there's a type that snaps into place, but I can't find it.
If you have any other ideas, I'd appreciate your input.
Thanks.
Are there any ceiling tiles that attach directly to joists and can be removed as needed? Somebody told me that there's a type that snaps into place, but I can't find it.
If you have any other ideas, I'd appreciate your input.
Thanks.
Scottzee
08-22-05, 08:41 AM
We have the same specs for basement ceiling :)
Ceiling max - I am using it currently in my basement bathroom. It's a track system you can apply flush to the joists and use with any 2 x 2 or 2 x 4 tiles. For the rest of my basement I bought some 4 x 8 sheets of "one good" plywood (sanded and stained on one side) to apply straight to the joists. I'm gapping them an inch and covering the seams with 2" trim. If I need access I can just pull the sheets down as needed.
Ceiling max - I am using it currently in my basement bathroom. It's a track system you can apply flush to the joists and use with any 2 x 2 or 2 x 4 tiles. For the rest of my basement I bought some 4 x 8 sheets of "one good" plywood (sanded and stained on one side) to apply straight to the joists. I'm gapping them an inch and covering the seams with 2" trim. If I need access I can just pull the sheets down as needed.
baltimoron
08-22-05, 06:25 PM
Thanks! That's just what I'm looking for.
I did a search of this site and found a thread about CeilingMax, and somebody mentioned a product called CeilingLink as well. They have very similar products, though CeilingLink is apparently cheaper. Unfortunately, the CeilingLink website lists their products as temporarily unavailable.
I did a search of this site and found a thread about CeilingMax, and somebody mentioned a product called CeilingLink as well. They have very similar products, though CeilingLink is apparently cheaper. Unfortunately, the CeilingLink website lists their products as temporarily unavailable.