Choosing material for a new ceiling
#1
11-10-21, 11:35 AM
Choosing material for a new ceiling
My old house has acoustic tile ceilings in every room. I hate acoustic tile because it can't be cleaned. Cobwebs stick to it like glue, and it gets stained from cooking. It also falls down easily. So it's time to put up something else.
I want to start with one room where about a third of the tiles have already come loose or fell off. It's a storage room and I don't really care what it looks like, I just want it to be light enough that I (an elderly woman with a bad back) can do it easily by myself, and as inexpensive as possible.
One material I am considering is Glasliner wall panels. I read about something that sounds even better (easier to install) that's called Duraclad interlocking PVC panels but can't find a dealer nearby. I also thought of using some thin wood panels, or something called PVC Beadboard. I won't even consider using drywall.
What would be the easiest and cheapest lightweight thing that will do the job? What else do I need to know?
I want to start with one room where about a third of the tiles have already come loose or fell off. It's a storage room and I don't really care what it looks like, I just want it to be light enough that I (an elderly woman with a bad back) can do it easily by myself, and as inexpensive as possible.
One material I am considering is Glasliner wall panels. I read about something that sounds even better (easier to install) that's called Duraclad interlocking PVC panels but can't find a dealer nearby. I also thought of using some thin wood panels, or something called PVC Beadboard. I won't even consider using drywall.
What would be the easiest and cheapest lightweight thing that will do the job? What else do I need to know?
#2
11-10-21, 09:33 PM
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Is this something you are attempting to do solo ?
You need to consider the weight and fastening method to your new ceiling.
Sheet goods will have seams.
The 1' square splined tiles are an easy one man installation.
Almost everything else will need at least two people.
Glasliner wall panels come in 4'x8' sheets and gets glued in place.
Duraclad interlocking PVC panels are very expensive and not easy to install.
You need to consider the weight and fastening method to your new ceiling.
Sheet goods will have seams.
The 1' square splined tiles are an easy one man installation.
Almost everything else will need at least two people.
Glasliner wall panels come in 4'x8' sheets and gets glued in place.
Duraclad interlocking PVC panels are very expensive and not easy to install.
Suzuko
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