Basement Ceiling ideas and design

Your basement ceiling will require creative thinking due to the duct work that runs through most basements. Other elements such as gas lines, water lines, cables, and wire can typically be moved. For these areas a soffit is created. It is important to leave as much head height as possible; without compromising the integrity of the structure.

A low cost way to finish a basement ceiling is to install a drop or suspended ceiling. A drop ceiling is not considered to be a modern way of finishing a basement ceiling. However, many people like the fact that it leaves the ceiling access able. A drywall ceiling in a basement can often be textured to leave a knock down effect. This is preferred over a popcorn texture. A smooth ceiling is possible, but does not finish well due to the amount of seams in a basement. The knock-down texture is the most common for the kansas city area.