This is not really a woodworking question but the range of knowledge in this
group gives me confidence that someone here will know the product I'm
looking for. I have an existing ceiling that I want to cover. Somewhere I
read of a product to do this. It was somewhat along the line of a suspended
ceiling but attached directly to existing sheetrock and only lowered the
ceiling height by an inch or two. Does this ring a bell to someone and could
you give me some pointers as to what to look for? Thanks for your time.

"I have an existing ceiling that I want to cover . . ."
". . . attached directly to existing sheetrock "

"Why?" is the first question that comes to mind.

"Why not," quickly follows, "replace the drywall?"

"What is the objective," or "final result / "look" you are trying to
achieve?" follows on quickly


"CW" wrote in message
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This is not really a woodworking question but the range of knowledge in
this
group gives me confidence that someone here will know the product I'm
looking for. I have an existing ceiling that I want to cover. Somewhere I
read of a product to do this. It was somewhat along the line of a
suspended
ceiling but attached directly to existing sheetrock and only lowered the
ceiling height by an inch or two. Does this ring a bell to someone and
could
you give me some pointers as to what to look for? Thanks for your time.

"CW" wrote:

This is not really a woodworking question but the range of knowledge
in this group gives me confidence that someone here will know the
product I'm looking for. I have an existing ceiling that I want to
cover. Somewhere I read of a product to do this. It was somewhat along
the line of a suspended ceiling but attached directly to existing
sheetrock and only lowered the ceiling height by an inch or two. Does
this ring a bell to someone and could you give me some pointers as to
what to look for? Thanks for your time.



http://www.ceilinglink.com/

Yes though I was thinking it was planks somewhat like a laminate floor. I
did just now find it at Lowes. They call it, of all things, ceiling planks.
Thanks for the help. I'll look into the tile too. There is nothing
structurally wrong with the existing ceiling except some dumba** blew on
popcorn. Rather than go trough the process of refinishing, I am looking at
alternatives.

wrote in message
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Sounds like ordinary ceiling tile. Staples or glues directly to either a
ceiling in sound shape or lath strips if the ceiling is in dodgy physical
condition.

That's exactly what I was thinking of. Knew you guys would come through,
Thanks.

"Lobby Dosser" wrote in message
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"CW" wrote:

This is not really a woodworking question but the range of knowledge
in this group gives me confidence that someone here will know the
product I'm looking for. I have an existing ceiling that I want to
cover. Somewhere I read of a product to do this. It was somewhat along
the line of a suspended ceiling but attached directly to existing
sheetrock and only lowered the ceiling height by an inch or two. Does
this ring a bell to someone and could you give me some pointers as to
what to look for? Thanks for your time.



http://www.ceilinglink.com/

"Gooey TARBALLS" wrote in message
"Why?" is the first question that comes to mind.

It occurs to me that it might be useful for running something such as
speaker wires across a room when the alternative is to have them open
snaking around a room possibly across a door entrance or eliminating the
effort to bury them in the wall somewhere.

Sounds like ordinary ceiling tile. Staples or glues directly to either a
ceiling in sound shape or lath strips if the ceiling is in dodgy physical
condition.

"dumba** blew on popcorn"

Texturing like popcorn is used to hide small defects in the drywall
ceiling. Its cheaper to finish that way.

Have you priced a professional refinishing job?

Good idea to establish that cost as a base to compare alternatives to.


"CW" wrote in message
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Yes though I was thinking it was planks somewhat like a laminate floor. I
did just now find it at Lowes. They call it, of all things, ceiling
planks.
Thanks for the help. I'll look into the tile too. There is nothing
structurally wrong with the existing ceiling except some dumba** blew on
popcorn. Rather than go trough the process of refinishing, I am looking at
alternatives.

wrote in message
...
Sounds like ordinary ceiling tile. Staples or glues directly to either a
ceiling in sound shape or lath strips if the ceiling is in dodgy physical
condition.

http://www.armstrong.com/resclgam/na...type&shapeId=3

Ceilings and Ceiling Tile Systems by Armstrong: Ceiling Selector
Plank Ceilings

a.. Attach directly to existing ceiling
b.. Available in 6" x 48", 5" x 78" or 5" x 84" tongue-and-groove designs
c.. No grid system, resulting in a cleaner look
d.. Virtually no loss in ceiling height

Installing Plank Ceilings
http://www.armstrong.com/content2/resam/files/18790.pdf


Planks can be installed with furring strips, directly to your current
ceiling, or using the Armstrong Easy-Up® Installation Kit.





"CW" wrote in message
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This is not really a woodworking question but the range of knowledge in
this
group gives me confidence that someone here will know the product I'm
looking for. I have an existing ceiling that I want to cover. Somewhere I
read of a product to do this. It was somewhat along the line of a
suspended
ceiling but attached directly to existing sheetrock and only lowered the
ceiling height by an inch or two. Does this ring a bell to someone and
could
you give me some pointers as to what to look for? Thanks for your time.

Useful links. Thanks.

"Gooey TARBALLS" wrote in message
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http://www.armstrong.com/resclgam/na...type&shapeId=3

Ceilings and Ceiling Tile Systems by Armstrong: Ceiling Selector
Plank Ceilings

a.. Attach directly to existing ceiling
b.. Available in 6" x 48", 5" x 78" or 5" x 84" tongue-and-groove
designs
c.. No grid system, resulting in a cleaner look
d.. Virtually no loss in ceiling height

Installing Plank Ceilings
http://www.armstrong.com/content2/resam/files/18790.pdf


Planks can be installed with furring strips, directly to your current
ceiling, or using the Armstrong Easy-Up® Installation Kit.





"CW" wrote in message
ink.net...
This is not really a woodworking question but the range of knowledge in
this
group gives me confidence that someone here will know the product I'm
looking for. I have an existing ceiling that I want to cover. Somewhere
I
read of a product to do this. It was somewhat along the line of a
suspended
ceiling but attached directly to existing sheetrock and only lowered the
ceiling height by an inch or two. Does this ring a bell to someone and
could
you give me some pointers as to what to look for? Thanks for your time.

http://www.armstrong.com/resclgam/na...type&shapeId=3


"CW" wrote in message
ink.net...
This is not really a woodworking question but the range of knowledge in
this
group gives me confidence that someone here will know the product I'm
looking for. I have an existing ceiling that I want to cover. Somewhere I
read of a product to do this. It was somewhat along the line of a
suspended
ceiling but attached directly to existing sheetrock and only lowered the
ceiling height by an inch or two. Does this ring a bell to someone and
could
you give me some pointers as to what to look for? Thanks for your time.

I recently ordered Armstrong ceiling planks. Soon to be installed.

"Bruce T" wrote in message
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http://www.armstrong.com/resclgam/na...type&shapeId=3


"CW" wrote in message
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This is not really a woodworking question but the range of knowledge in
this
group gives me confidence that someone here will know the product I'm
looking for. I have an existing ceiling that I want to cover. Somewhere
I
read of a product to do this. It was somewhat along the line of a
suspended
ceiling but attached directly to existing sheetrock and only lowered the
ceiling height by an inch or two. Does this ring a bell to someone and
could
you give me some pointers as to what to look for? Thanks for your time.

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