Looking for ideas for a low-cost and easily removable ceiling treatment for
a cabin basement. It is (and has been for years) bare joists with
insulation and visible wiring, so just about any treatment will be an
aesthetic improvement.

The ceiling is about 9' high, and I am just finishing getting insulation up
between the joists. Wanted to put up something that I could take down
easily to run additional wiring, etc if required. So drywall is out, as is
most panelling and drop celing styles.

Is there a fairly durable (and maybe flame retardent) fabric that I could
simply staple in place? I may want it to come down the walls about a foot
as well, as I have panelled/sheetrocked about 8 feet up from the floor and
have exposed wall above that level that would be well suited to sharing the
same covering as the ceiling.

Ideas or links appreciated.

"Mamba" wrote in message
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Looking for ideas for a low-cost and easily removable ceiling treatment
for a cabin basement. It is (and has been for years) bare joists with
insulation and visible wiring, so just about any treatment will be an
aesthetic improvement.

The ceiling is about 9' high, and I am just finishing getting insulation
up between the joists. Wanted to put up something that I could take down
easily to run additional wiring, etc if required. So drywall is out, as
is most panelling and drop celing styles.

Is there a fairly durable (and maybe flame retardent) fabric that I could
simply staple in place? I may want it to come down the walls about a foot
as well, as I have panelled/sheetrocked about 8 feet up from the floor and
have exposed wall above that level that would be well suited to sharing
the same covering as the ceiling.

Ideas or links appreciated.



Think about this for a moment: If dropped ceiling panels were hard to take
down easily for wiring or other modifications, why are dropped ceilings used
in thousands of commercial buildings??? Lift the ceiling panels, move them
aside, and there's your wiring. Much easier than pulling down stapled
fabric.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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Think about this for a moment: If dropped ceiling panels were hard to
take down easily for wiring or other modifications, why are dropped
ceilings used in thousands of commercial buildings??? Lift the ceiling
panels, move them aside, and there's your wiring. Much easier than pulling
down stapled fabric.
My sediments also. I was wondering the same as to why he would want to deal
with staples and ripping fabric compared to sliding a tile over to one side.

Don't rule out drop ceiling. I would consider this your best option.

Is there a fairly durable (and maybe flame retardent) fabric that I could
simply staple in place? I may want it to come down the walls about a foot
as well, as I have panelled/sheetrocked about 8 feet up from the floor and
have exposed wall above that level that would be well suited to sharing the
same covering as the ceiling.

Ideas or links appreciated.


try an asbestos curtain.
It's flame retardent.

Mamba wrote:
Looking for ideas for a low-cost and easily removable ceiling treatment for
a cabin basement. It is (and has been for years) bare joists with
insulation and visible wiring, so just about any treatment will be an
aesthetic improvement.

The ceiling is about 9' high, and I am just finishing getting insulation up
between the joists. Wanted to put up something that I could take down
easily to run additional wiring, etc if required. So drywall is out, as is
most panelling and drop celing styles.

Is there a fairly durable (and maybe flame retardent) fabric that I could
simply staple in place? I may want it to come down the walls about a foot
as well, as I have panelled/sheetrocked about 8 feet up from the floor and
have exposed wall above that level that would be well suited to sharing the
same covering as the ceiling.

Ideas or links appreciated.


As others have suggested a dropped ceiling is your best choice.
Metal "T" bar is cheap and east to install. If the cost of tile
is prohibitive think of cutting your own tiles out of 1/2 or 3/8
drywall. May not be too pretty but would be a lot more flame
retardant than fabric.

LdB

L D'Bonnie wrote:
Mamba wrote:
Looking for ideas for a low-cost and easily removable ceiling
treatment for a cabin basement. It is (and has been for years) bare
joists with insulation and visible wiring, so just about any treatment
will be an aesthetic improvement.

The ceiling is about 9' high, and I am just finishing getting
insulation up between the joists. Wanted to put up something that I
could take down easily to run additional wiring, etc if required. So
drywall is out, as is most panelling and drop celing styles.

Is there a fairly durable (and maybe flame retardent) fabric that I
could simply staple in place? I may want it to come down the walls
about a foot as well, as I have panelled/sheetrocked about 8 feet up
from the floor and have exposed wall above that level that would be
well suited to sharing the same covering as the ceiling.

Ideas or links appreciated.

As others have suggested a dropped ceiling is your best choice.
Metal "T" bar is cheap and east to install. If the cost of tile
is prohibitive think of cutting your own tiles out of 1/2 or 3/8
drywall. May not be too pretty but would be a lot more flame
retardant than fabric.

LdB
Like that flimsy T-bar setup would hold the weight of wall-to-wall
drywall? That stuff is HEAVY.

OP has the right idea- get a roll of flame-retardant fabric (like from a
place that does commercial interiors and curtains), and staple it up. Or
go for the loft look, and just spray the upper 18 inches of the room
matte black. Or maybe check out the nearest industrial surplus, and get
a dozen sheets of that stuff they skin trailers with, and screw it up.

Personally, I like seeing the bones and nervous system and veins of a
house, when I am below grade.

--
aem sends...

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote in message
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"Mamba" wrote in message
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Looking for ideas for a low-cost and easily removable ceiling treatment
for a cabin basement. It is (and has been for years) bare joists with
insulation and visible wiring, so just about any treatment will be an
aesthetic improvement.

The ceiling is about 9' high, and I am just finishing getting insulation
up between the joists. Wanted to put up something that I could take down
easily to run additional wiring, etc if required. So drywall is out, as
is most panelling and drop celing styles.



Think about this for a moment: If dropped ceiling panels were hard to
take down easily for wiring or other modifications, why are dropped
ceilings used in thousands of commercial buildings??? Lift the ceiling
panels, move them aside, and there's your wiring. Much easier than pulling
down stapled fabric.
My own internal shorthand caused that description to come out wrong. I was
more concerned about the cost and work involved to put in the dropped
ceiling than any issues with removing it for future tasks. In my brain I
was thinking "cheap, fast and easy", while my hands typed "easy".

You mention that you've insulated between the joists. Is the basement a cold
area? You should have a vapour barrier on the warm side of the insulation
which would be tricky to do.


"aemeijers" wrote in message
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L D'Bonnie wrote:
Mamba wrote:
Looking for ideas for a low-cost and easily removable ceiling treatment
for a cabin basement. It is (and has been for years) bare joists with
insulation and visible wiring, so just about any treatment will be an
aesthetic improvement.

The ceiling is about 9' high, and I am just finishing getting insulation
up between the joists. Wanted to put up something that I could take
down easily to run additional wiring, etc if required. So drywall is
out, as is most panelling and drop celing styles.

Is there a fairly durable (and maybe flame retardent) fabric that I
could simply staple in place? I may want it to come down the walls
about a foot as well, as I have panelled/sheetrocked about 8 feet up
from the floor and have exposed wall above that level that would be well
suited to sharing the same covering as the ceiling.

Ideas or links appreciated.

As others have suggested a dropped ceiling is your best choice.
Metal "T" bar is cheap and east to install. If the cost of tile
is prohibitive think of cutting your own tiles out of 1/2 or 3/8
drywall. May not be too pretty but would be a lot more flame
retardant than fabric.

LdB
Like that flimsy T-bar setup would hold the weight of wall-to-wall
drywall? That stuff is HEAVY.

OP has the right idea- get a roll of flame-retardant fabric (like from a
place that does commercial interiors and curtains), and staple it up. Or
go for the loft look, and just spray the upper 18 inches of the room matte
black. Or maybe check out the nearest industrial surplus, and get a dozen
sheets of that stuff they skin trailers with, and screw it up.

Personally, I like seeing the bones and nervous system and veins of a
house, when I am below grade.

--
aem sends...