How to Install a Drop Ceiling

A drop ceiling can change the entire atmosphere and look of a room, making it cozier and more intimate. Having a dropped ceiling can also help to increase the efficiency of the heating of a room when used as a way of installing additional insulation for the room, which can be accomplished quickly if desired. Whether you are installing your dropped or recessed ceiling for decorative purposes or energy efficiency, a little work can result in a drastic change to the room and its intended use.

Follow these simple steps to recreate the room of your dreams:

1. First of all, as adjusting the ceiling may have implications for the electrical wiring in the room and any gas or water connections for the structure, it is essential that you consult your local building code to see if it has any special requirements for working with a drop ceiling.

2. Before getting started on the actual work, measure the space you are working with; you will need to build a grid to hold the new ceiling structure, whether it is made of tile or some other material. As you purchase your materials after taking your measurements, buy more materials than you will actually need to provide you with not only extra materials to repair any initial construction mistakes, but so that you will have a few extra matching pieces for future repairs.

3. Based on your measurements, construct the grid piece that will hold your new ceiling, and attach it to the adjacent walls.

4. Affix the ceiling materials to the grid, and finish it by painting it the color of the existing room if needed.

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