Though suspended ceilings (above, right) remain the most popular ceiling system option, facility managers report that 17% of their total building square footage still features an open plenum ...

Trying to redesign a space around a drop ceiling can be challenging, and most times the final consensus is that it simply has to go. But removing a drop ceiling and putting up a "real" one is messy, ...

I’ve shared in past columns the wonderful time I’m having helping my son with projects around his house. For several weekends now we have spent hours of quality time together while finishing his ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. A dropped ceiling is basically a second ceiling installed beneath the main one, usually using a metal frame attached to the walls and main ceiling, ...

It's time to bring some form to their function. In the balance of form and function, drop ceilings lean heavily toward function. “The pro is that they give you speedy access to your plumbing, ductwork ...

When you think of drop ceilings, you probably think of office buildings, school classrooms, or shopping centers, but there are some situations where you might want a drop ceiling in your home and, ...

If you're considering lowering a ceiling, self build expert Mark Stevenson takes you through the pros, cons and implications ...