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Basement ceiling
A basement is a floor or several stories of a building, which is completely
or partially below the ground floor. All buildings do not necessarily
have basements. Houses with basements have their water heater, air conditioning
system and furnace located here. Basements improve land utilization and
energy consumption. They also serve to provide more functional space.
The ceiling of the basement needs to be constructed keeping certain specifications
in mind.
Construction of Basement Ceiling
The basement ceiling construction is generally framed to allow space
for electrical wires, water pipes and ducting. One can choose to use
drywall to cover the ceiling of the basement. A suspended ceiling can
also be made. The drywall is a better option as they offer a warmer look
than the commercial looking suspended ceilings and due to the low cost
of the material used. This also provides space to install a wooden frame.
Installing the drywall vertically makes the pieces smaller, lighter and
easier to work with. A solid backing for the ceiling requires good furring
and framed boxes. Another feasible option is acoustic ceiling tiles,
which are easy to cut, small and easy to handle. They can be installed
by stapling them to the furring strips. It is possible to install the
drywall and suspended ceilings individually with no professional help.
Decoration Options
One can decorate the basement ceiling to add aesthetic sense to the basement.
People with tropical or cottage styled houses can hang bamboo from the
beams to extend the motifs. The bamboo can be painted for a livelier
look. It is also possible to cover the basement ceiling with fabric to
give it a shirred look. It could be gathered around the center of the
basement ceiling or hung from one side of the room to the other. In case
of a long and thin basement, it is recommended that the fabric be gathered
along the width of the basement. This serves to expand the room visually.
One can achieve a very modern and industrial look by painting the ducts
and water pipes.
One can experiment with different paints and wallpaper motifs to make
the basement-ceiling look good. There are various do-it-yourself guides
available for basement remodeling and decoration.
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