Finishing a basement ceiling. Need options.

[jsbush]

I need to finish my basement ceiling which is current on drywall with no plaster done.

What are my options if i I don't want to have to plaster and sand the drywall? I was thinking stucco, but I heard you need to apply that with a primer already on or it won't stick.

 

[jumpr]

What about a drop ceiling? Makes it easier to string cable later on if you decide to wire the house with CAT-5.

 

[lykaon78]

Ceiling tile could be an option.

When my house was built couple years ago the guys used some concoction of drywall mud (spackling) and paint and simply stamped a random pattern on the ceiling with a special brush. No further work was needed.

 

[Preyhunter]

Don't be lazy, do it right!

 

[jsbush]

Ceiling is to low for ceiling tile.

 

[K1052]

Just drywall it, you'll be happy later.

 

[feralkid]

Originally posted by: jsbush
Ceiling is to low for ceiling tile.

How so?

Ceiling tile only needs 1x2 strip backing...that's 3/4 inch plus the thickness of the tile.

Even less if you use the metal rails (easier install than wood anyway and you don't even need a staple gun).

 

[JRock]

Originally posted by: jumpr
What about a drop ceiling? Makes it easier to string cable later on if you decide to wire the house with CAT-5.

Who uses Cat5? Cat5e and Cat6 support 10/100/1000 while Cat5 is only 10/100

 

[jsbush]

I'm going to plaster finialy. Thanks for the opinions.