How Do You Replace A Drop-In Ceiling With Drywall?
Drop-in ceilings, also called suspended ceilings or drop ceilings, are common in commercial buildings and residential finished basements. Many people install drop-in ceilings to conceal low-hanging pipes and ductwork, so chances are you will have to do some carpentry to hide these after you remove your drop-in ceiling. Remove the ceiling tiles in your drop-in ceiling to determine your situation. If there are only a few areas that have low-hanging pipes or ductwork, you might be able to have them moved. In most cases, however, building a frame around them is easier and less expensive. Remove the drop-in ceiling tiles and the suspension system. Most drop-in ceilings are metal lattices that hang from wire or string from the studs of the ceiling. Dismantle the suspension system entirely and remove all traces of it from the studs, including any screws or bolts that could poke through the drywall you hang later. Frame around any pipes or ductwork that hang lower than the surface of the ceili
