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Posted by franz frippl on November 6, 2007, 12:59 pm
On Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:30:15 -0800, Cshenk wrote:
> Hi! Next project in line after the renters, is to replace the dropped
> ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
>
> 1. Is there a preferred way to clean and then perhaps repaint the frame
> (if needed) without damaging it? There is minor rust looking bits in
> some spots but it may be a combination of grease and cigarette smoke.
> We havent done more than look up as of yet. (My first trial will be to
> try wiping with 409 which may be all it needs). It's whte factory
> 'painted' semi-gloss metal.
>
> 2. I can see several manufacturers at the 2 LHS's (Lowes and Home
> Depot). Do any know if one is better for kitchen use? They all seem the
> same to me except one of them has a sort of unique swirl to it. Costs
> only a little more so were going with that one unless anyone has a brand
> they find better for this use. Neither LHS has a recommendation.
A dropped ceiling for the kitchen wouldn't be my first choice because of
grease, smoke, etc. Impossible to clean.
Any chance you could remove the dropped ceiling and replace with a layer
of sheetrock? If it's a small kitchen, it may be easier and sharper
looking than attempting a rehab on a dropped ceiling. No matter how you
try to clean up the gridwork, it's going to still be gridwork.
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