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Ed Davis Ed Davis is offline
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Originally Posted by Scot
I have a utility room that I am finishing. One of the last pieces is what
type of ceiling to install. I originally was going to put in a drop
ceiling, but am now considering throwing up some 1x3s and attaching ceiling
tile. My reasons are that it will be an easier install, cheaper and will
probably look nicer. My hesitation on this is that it would be nice to have
the suspended ceiling in this room to easily be able to get at where the
electrical runs from the circuit box are, as the main circuit box is in this
rooom and all the circuits in the house run from this room.

What are people's feelings towards having this easily accessible via a
suspended ceiling as opposed to having to remove some pieces of "permanent"
ceiling tile if there were to be a problem/upgrade needed electrically?

Thanks,

Scott
Hey Scott,

There is no doubt that the suspended ceiling will give you better access and easier maintenance over time. There is a suspended ceiling concept that is sort of the best of both worlds. Check out www.ceilinglink.com This is a low profile suspension system that attaches right to your existing ceiling or joists. Easy to install, yet still lets you use conventional ceiling tiles (so you get the easy access you're after).

Good hunting!

Ed