Suspended ceiling vs. drywall ceiling
Undertaking a home renovation project can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, provided you make the right choices. If that project includes the ceiling, you'll inevitably have to choose between a suspended ceiling and a drywall ceiling. Obviously, at Elegant Ceilings & Walls we believe that a suspended ceiling is a much more attractive option than a drywall ceiling. Read on and you'll see why installing a suspended ceiling offers more advantages than a drywall ceiling1.
Installing drywall... not so easy
Installing sheets of drywall to cover a ceiling is an arduous task that requires physical effort. Weighing an average of 60 lb each, these sheets have to be lifted by at least two people or with the help of a special drywall lifter. What's more, once the panels have been fixed to the ceiling joists, there's still a lot to do before the installation is complete: hide the screw heads, plaster the joints, sand the surface, paint everything and clean up the mess. Suspended ceilings, on the other hand, are easy to install yourself and cause virtually no inconvenience.
Installing a suspended ceiling... child's play
Installing a suspended ceiling as part of a home renovation project couldn't be easier. Installing this type of ceiling is simple, mess-free and can be done in the space of a weekend. What's more, there are plenty of websites full of information on the subject and interesting videos. One of our favourites is this one from Armstrong.
Decorate a drywall ceiling will leave you hungry for more
When it comes to decorating a ceiling, a drywall finish is likely to disappoint you, as the decorative possibilities for this type of installation are rather limited. With a suspended ceiling, on the other hand, the decorative potential is immense. You'll be spoilt for choice. Available in a multitude of colours, textures and styles, suspended ceiling tiles will blend harmoniously with your decor. They'll add texture, depth and a touch of elegance to any room.
Don't just take our word for it
Of course, at Elegant Ceilings & Walls we're partial to suspended ceilings. But don't just take our word for it. In an article about renovating a basement ceiling, Mike Holmes says: ‘In my opinion, it goes without saying that a suspended ceiling is the way to go. But if the two-by-four rectangular panels used in commercial buildings put you off, there are new ceiling products that are much more elegant2.’
Let these products convince you to choose a suspended ceiling
With a suspended ceiling, the decorating possibilities are endless.
Lexicon
1. Suspended ceiling
Attached to the framework of a main ceiling, a suspended ceiling is not a permanent installation. Instead, it covers the structure above it. In other words, it is a type of ceiling that is hung or suspended below the main ceiling structure.
Reference
2. Mike Holmes
"Suspended Basement Ceiling May Beat Drywall", Winnipeg Free Press, January 30 2010, [http://homes.winnipegfreepress.com/winnipeg-real-estate-articles/renovation-design/MIKE-HOLMES-Suspended-basement-ceiling-may-beat-drywall/id-1292].
