Renovating a home can often be a costly affair, especially if you have not mapped out a clear plan of action. Without a plan, you may need to chop and change ceilings until you find the right fit to suit your budget and style. You will need to decide which ceiling is more suitable? Knock … Read more
Ceiling textures are something that we hear of far less frequently in contemporary architecture, but they seem to enjoy some degree of prevalence in certain parts of the United States. Adding a texture to your ceiling can have several benefits, and there are multiple types of ceiling textures to choose from. So Knockdown Texture Vs. … Read more
One of the essential parts of any room is the ceiling; we often don’t realize the potential to use the ceiling as a design element. Homeowners sometimes overlook basement ceilings, or people use drop ceilings. I had this idea to do something different with my basement ceiling, and it left me wondering what the alternatives … Read more
A friend of the family had the idea of renovating the ceilings of her home. She had bought laminate flooring for her living room floors, but she tiled them instead. We had no idea how that would work and called a contractor for more information. That made us wonder if you could use laminate flooring … Read more
Ceilings have taken the world by storm and, from plain and boring, have transitioned to various styles and colors. With the array of ceilings on the market, the daunting task is to find one that will match your style preference and the ambiance of your humble abode. If you are looking for chic and classy, … Read more
Recently we moved to a new house that needed a little TLC. One major issue was that the living and dining rooms had an old popcorn ceiling. We had the ceiling tested, and it came back positive for asbestos. After careful consideration, we hired a professional to remove the popcorn ceiling. We then needed to … Read more
Living in a hot climate is made more bearable if you have a cool house to live in. It is incredibly frustrating to toss and perspire in your bed at night because of the heat. There are various approaches to cooling a house. You may choose to use an air conditioner, but this is expensive. … Read more
Sometimes when exploring an old building or purchasing a house of old age, you might find the low ceiling unfamiliar. Modern housing includes higher ceilings to create more openness and space. However, a low ceiling is not the end-all. There are architectural ways to take advantage of this low but charming ceiling to best decorate … Read more
The use of vapor barriers is often debated in construction circles, and the need for this construction element is usually dependent on several factors, including the climate of the region in which the building is located. Vapor barriers in ceilings are considered necessary by some people and highly unnecessary by others. Because a garage is … Read more
I recently decided I wanted to redo my ceilings. I didn’t want to spend too much, so I started to look at some of the ceiling options available, and I was pleasantly surprised at what I found. I chose to install PVC ceiling panels, also called vinyl ceiling panels. I wanted to know what I … Read more