How can I make a cheap ceiling for my basement?
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Janet Pizaro on Mar 14, 2016Go to thrifts stores and buy pretty quilts or sheets and hang on the ceiling to cover the pipes.Helpful Reply
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Karen on Mar 14, 2016Yes, sheets would be the best bet. You can even paint the sheets or dye them.Helpful Reply
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MN Mom on Mar 14, 2016You could use colored table covers from a party store or even shower curtain liners. Simply staple them to the existing wooden rafters. Very easy to take down or change and super inexpensiveHelpful Reply
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KKhomebody on Mar 15, 2016I saw an episode on a diy tv show where the couples' funds were limited for their basement remodel and they painted the whole ceiling,pipes, and everything with a sprayer (white). Believe it or not it looked good. They were decorating in a modern industrial look . I think metal roofing would look good too.Helpful Reply
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Johnchip on Mar 15, 2016Sheets look droopy/stupid like a college beer basement. I agree spray paint everything make it look industrial "Steam Punk' loft like. You /brush in all cracks and seams the same.Helpful Reply
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Katherine on Mar 15, 2016Painters drop cloths would be a good fabric to use. I have also seen where people used posters.Helpful Reply
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Mia Vidricko on Mar 15, 20160.2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. Brazilian Walnut Vinyl Classic Diamond Lattice... we used White Lattice.... and then it comes off really easy... and can be replaced easyHelpful Reply
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Pat on Mar 15, 2016My DSIL stapled newspapers up on the ceiling of her basement.....looked really good......took a lot of newspapers but was cheap and tidy looking.Helpful Reply
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Ranger on Mar 15, 2016A parachute?Helpful Reply
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Zebbie Hardy on Mar 15, 2016I have been buying groups of Dollar tree cookie sheet 2 for $1 still cheaper than HD real ceiling tins and I am using shoe polish to distress. I think I will use tacks to secure.Helpful Reply
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Tami Hennes on Mar 15, 2016I used burlap! Just stapled it up and looks amazing 👍Helpful Reply
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Trudy on Mar 15, 2016Fabric, whether it's sheets or curtains. I would not staple it tight, but let it billow a little between the joists.Helpful Reply
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Judi on Mar 15, 2016I agree with the fabric idea (sheets are great) you could make it look like a tent.Helpful Reply
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Duv310660 on Mar 16, 2016You could strap burlap every 4 ft with narrow lathes. If your joists get as dusty as mine you may want to start with a layer of plastic.Helpful Reply
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