Archive for the 'Ceilings' Category

Installing Acoustic Ceiling Tiles

Installing acoustic ceiling tiles is an option to consider when you have decided to change the type of ceiling you have in your home or office. Acoustic ceilings earn their name from the sound-absorbent properties that “soften” the surface of the ceiling in order to deaden reverberating noise fr…

What Exactly Is Crown Molding?

 

By definition, a molding is an ornamental piece of wood, metal, or plaster, used to decorate or outline something. It can be used on the interior or exterior of a home. Moldings frame walls, ceilings, windows, and door openings. Examples of moldings used to decorate with are baseboards, crown …

How to Efficiently Install Ceiling Medallions

 

Adding a ceiling medallion is the easiest thing you can do to change the look and feel of any room in your home. Installing small ceiling medallions, up to approximately 24 inches or so, is a simple job for the average home handyman. As long as you are comfortable with changing a light fixture…

Tin Ceiling Tile - Is a Tin Ceiling Right for You

Have you noticed that your old ceiling is looking drab and stained? Have you considered replacing but don’t have the money to hire someone to do it for you? Replacing your old ceiling is a job you can do yourself when you use tin ceiling tile to replace the old ceiling you have now.

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Painting a Popcorn Ceiling

It’s not recommended to roll paint on an acoustic ceiling, as it is very porous. It will absorb a great deal of paint and it’s nearly impossible to achieve even coverage. Often, the entire layer of the “cottage cheese” texture will come right off on the roller, leaving a bare strip of drywall.

Metal Ceilings

Question :I am doing an extensive redecoration of my home. I am not pleased with standard smooth or textured drywall ceilings. I would like a unique, classy effect. A 100 year old local ice cream parlor has a patterned metal ceiling that appeals to me. Is that material still available? If so, is it …

Hanging drywall on ceiling w/ one man