Ugly dropped ceiling!
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There is that ugly dropped ceiling In our new house in the basement. I lifted one of the tiles and discovered that there is 12 or so inches more above it. Also I saw some wires, pipes etc. Can I get rid of the ceiling, and install regular?
4 answers
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I think @Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com would know the answer to this!
Hannah V
on Sep 09, 2014
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Yes you can. However any wire junction boxes must be accessible so there must be access doors on the ceiling. A electrical contractor can work on the wires and centrally locate the spice boxes so the access doors are limited in amount. All pipes that are exposed that have valves also need access panels. If your planning to install the ceiling tight up to the floor framing and leave the pipes exposed that is find. Just remember if there is any insulation on them, assuming they are heat pipes, this needs to be checked for asbestos if they are older. Many people box out the pipes and then drywall over everything. Just remember the wire splice boxes and water valves and you will be good to go.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Sep 10, 2014
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Nice to know that you have some extra room to heighten the ceiling, but DO listen to the experts regarding electrical and plumbing.
Diana Deiley
on Jan 14, 2016
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With no photo I'm not sure if the mechanical and electrical is in the joist space or below the joists and above the suspended ceiling. When you remove the suspended acoustical ceiling and grid, a drywall ceiling would normally be installed directly to the bottom of the wood floor joists above - that being said if the electrical and plumbing have been ran in the "space" created between the two; it will be in your way for drywall. I would comment that albeit you loose the acoustic advantage of a ceiling; if the work is in the way of a new ceiling, it can all be spray painted -- this industrial/chic look is popular and can look pretty cool in my opinion. Look to see what elevation the plumbing and electrical is at before you remove. I don't recommend you have a professional check for asbestos unless you plan to "disturb" it. Once your house is on record to have asbestos in it, this info is connected to your home and you will have to disclose this information if you ever sell. Do your own research before you make that call.
Moxie
on Jan 15, 2016
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