Hi, All -

I am building a TV room in my basement, and I am face with very limited headroom (80 inches from concrete floor to bottom of joists). I am looking for something to put on the ceiling that will take up the smallest amount of space, preferably less than an inch.

I have thought of many things, but drywall/blueboard would be preferable. The only problem is I think with strapping it would take up too much room (I'm fighting for every inch here). Is it possible to hang a drywall celing without strapping, fastening it right to the joists, or would it just look too uneven?

Thanks,

DB

 

DB,

You sure have low headroom!! This would not be considered part of the total square footage if you did extensive finishing of this area due to low headroom.

If you are one of the lucky ones that doesn't have any need for access into the areas you want to cover ...great. If you do need access to an area here is a link that may help:

http://www.accesspanelsolutions.com/home.html

http://www.aecinfo.com/pdc/resourcef...58/mifab02.htm

http://www.ameraproducts.com/commerc...p?dept%5Fid=21

The application right to the floor joists is permissable but if you needed access to anything, shut off valves, junction boxes, the above would be advisable.

Hope this helps!

 

There is aproduct on the market made just for you. It is like a paneling( found in most paneling sections) about 1/4" thick very durable, and it looks like textured sheetrock and has the same feel. The style is called HACIENDA. Light weight and can be attached right to the bottom of your joists. If you like you can cover the joints with white crystal lattice strips. This product was made for low headroom.

 

Thanks, Doug and Jack -

Jack, I live in Massachusetts. If the brand name of the product you speak of is not "Hacienda", could you give me a bit more info, and maybe where to find it? This sounds like a really good option for us.

Dave

 

If the bottom of the joists is to uneven for drywall, sister them with a 2x4 ripped in half to '2x2'. Screw the sister to the side of the joist. I use a laser level to set all the sisters flush with the low spot. Fasten the drywall to the new sisters. I have been doing this for a while since it is faster than trying to shim the face of the joists.

 

Excellent suggestion about sistering the joists.

Dave