Ceilings

An acoustic ceiling is an architectural element that helps to minimize noise levels within a space by absorbing and blocking sound. It is available in both sprayed and tile versions. Sprayed...

Asbestos ceiling tiles were commonly used in homes and buildings before the 1970s. Asbestos is a fiber that was once used in “acoustic” ceilings which were also called “drop” or “suspended”...

Stipple ceilings became a big hit in the late 70s as tract housing started to spring up all around the country. The housing booms of the 80s and the late 90s through the early 2000s fueled the...

Many basements and commercial buildings in America have drop ceilings installed. They are quick to install and allow easy access to plumbing, electrical and mechanical items that are installed...

"Popcorn" ceilings are nice when they're new, but when damaged, a patch's texture and color almost never look the same. Sometimes the best remedy is to remove the popcorn finish.

Ceiling tiles can be installed on many types of ceilings including a textured ceiling. A textured ceiling however will require a bit of work before tiles can be installed. Installing tile on a...

If you want to change the look of your 80's style room into something more modern, then change that old texture that falls off every time you bump it. There is a simple way to remove the old...

Labor is a significant source of cost in a home remodel, so any labor you can do yourself saves you money. If your home remodel includes replacing a ceiling, you don't have to complete the whole...

After removing a ceiling fan's globes, lighting kit, blades and fan motor canopy, all that remains is the old ceiling fan base. You must remove this base before you can install a new, more...