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finishing basement miker 01-31-2007
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Posted by RayV on January 31, 2007, 9:40 am


> I plan on finishing my basement in the next few months and for the ceiling
> am not sure if I should use 4x8 drywall or go with a drop ceiling. The
> problem is that that house is pretty small and if the ceiling was dropped
> then anyone tall would hit their head.
>
> advantage of drywall - no drop required and a more clean look
> disadvantage - if I ever need to get at the hotwater pipes or home theater
> wiring then I have to punch holes
>
> What would the minimum drop be using a drop ceiling?
>
> Has anyone found a perfect solution to a problem like mine?
>
> miker

Last house I owned the previous owner had sprayed the entire ceiling
flat black. You didn't even notice the wiring or pipes because it all
blended together. Probably makes a giant mess but no need to finish
the ceiling.


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