| When it comes to basement ceilings, we normally think | | | | If you want to consider an industrial look ceiling, check |
| of two alternatives, drywall or dropped ceiling tiles. | | | | first with a building inspector or home inspector to see |
| However there is another alternative. The industrial | | | | what can be painted and what can not. In some cases, |
| look is also an alternative for basement ceilings. The | | | | some utilities (e.g. heated duct work) may not be able |
| industrial look basement ceiling involves simply painting | | | | to be painted. |
| the ceiling as is, floor joists, first floor subfloor, pipes, | | | | Once you know what can and can not be painted, |
| ductwork, wiring included. | | | | simply give the as-is basement ceiling a good cleaning, |
| The Industrial look is ideal for the basement ceiling | | | | being careful to remove all of the dust. It is important |
| situation where there is limited ceiling height and budget | | | | that anything that is to be painted should be free of |
| to add either a dropped ceiling or drywall basement | | | | dust; else the paint will not stick. |
| ceiling. | | | | Once the as-is ceiling is clean, spray on a primer, |
| The industrial ceiling look is regularly used in the | | | | followed by one or two coats of finished paint. Lighter |
| reclamation of older industrial buildings. Frequently you | | | | colors will give the room a brighter look and the |
| will find upscale restaurants and office space in these | | | | perception that the ceiling height is higher than it really |
| reclaimed buildings with industrial ceilings. | | | | is. |