How Do the Dropped Ceilings Help?

In the process of remodeling a room in your house, you may consider installing a dropped ceiling. A dropped ceiling consists of a grid that is made of metal or plastic and is suspended from the original ceiling, usually with wire. Plastic or fiber tiles are installed onto the lip of the grid. Consideration should be given to plastic tiles that are created to look like a wide variety of surfaces. The installation procedure is involved, but well worth the effort.

Instructions

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  Decide on a dropped ceiling installation if there are plumbing pipes attached to the surface of the original ceiling. A dropped ceiling helps hide ugly plumbing, which detracts from the decor of the room.
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  Install a dropped ceiling if electrical conduit or wiring is visible on the ceiling. Wiring creates a disorganized look and feel in a room. Dropped ceilings help hide the wiring while still allowing access to make repairs.
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  Inspect damage to the ceiling and decide if it would require too much effort to repair it. Many times, especially in older homes, plaster or drywall ceilings may be severely damaged. A dropped ceiling may be a better alternative than a repair to the old ceiling in these circumstances. The dropped ceiling will help hide the ugly appearance of a severely damaged plaster or drywall ceiling.
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  Lower a ceiling in a room by installing a dropped ceiling. Many homes have higher than normal ceilings and you may wish to make the room look and feel more intimate. A dropped ceiling will help bring a more intimate feel to a room.

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