Basement Ceilings that Last
When finishing your basement, the ceilings are just as important as the walls. EverLast Wall Panels from Total Basement Finishing will last forever, so why wouldn’t you install a ceiling that will last just as long? A “dropped ceiling,” also known as “suspended ceiling,” is perfect for a basement. It allows easy access to all the pipes and wires that are connected to the rest of your home and are located in the ceiling. If there is every a plumbing leak in your home, you can easily access the pipes to fix the problem, and there won’t be any damages like there would be with a drywall ceiling.
If you choose to buy “any old ceiling” for your finished basement, you are probably going to get the cheapest design and materials available. All ceilings are not the same. First of all, consider the size of each of the tiles. A 2’ x 4’ tile doesn’t look great in a small space like it would in a large commercial building. Tiles that size look cheap in your home because they require less grid work and less labor. A much better option is a 2’ x 2’ tile size, which look much more elegant in a basement.
A flush tile is one where the surface of the tile you see is sitting on top of the grid. Flush tiles look extremely cheap, and any imperfections are easily visible because the tiles can pop out of the grid. A better choice is installing a recessed tile. This type of tile has a notched edge that allows the tile to sit down about ¼” lower than the grid, which hides the grid and looks much better.
Next, the quality of the tile itself is very important. A cheap tile will sag naturally under its own weight over the years because it’s not made to last. When a tile sags in the middle, it lifts in the corners and looks ugly. A high quality tile may cost a bit more, but it is well worth it in the long run. Total Basement Finishing’s ceiling tiles have a 30-year warranty against sagging and mold.
If the tile is made primarily from paper, it is highly susceptible to mold. Mineral wool is a material that is mined from the earth and not grown like paper, which makes it highly resistant to mold. The overall best option for your basement is a 2’ x 2’ recessed mineral wool tile. This tile has the best look and will last the longest. Total Basement Finishing offers this ceiling tile in either a “Prestige” or “Linen” look. The “Prestige” ceiling tile is textured and has a pattern of little holes and marks in the design. This tile is best when it comes to wanting to hide marks from kids or billiard sticks. The “Linen” ceiling tile is a clean, bright white tile with a smooth surface. It gives your basement a sleek look and really brightens up the room.
Total Basement Finishing by Woods Basement Systems can help you get the beautiful, finished basement you want—and with products that will last for years to come!