02-02-2010, 11:46 AM
Hi Wayne,
Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately, the reality of this "multipurpose" room precludes any major finishing for both bugetary and logistical (storage) reasons. However, I do plan to put in some 4' fluourescent fixtures I happen to have surplus from the bathroom renos. My application to install the modules in a completely finished area of the basement was denied...
I am counting on several factors when bypassing the drop ceiling - the house is older and debris from the ceiling has not been much of an issue, and the layout is modular/removable for maintenance and cleaning. Lastly, the ceiling over the layout is only 6'6" to start with, so lowering it any further is not a great idea. I may install plywood panels over the layout area (which will help with the lights too), but that would only drop the ceiling by 1/4" to 1/2"...
Andrew
Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately, the reality of this "multipurpose" room precludes any major finishing for both bugetary and logistical (storage) reasons. However, I do plan to put in some 4' fluourescent fixtures I happen to have surplus from the bathroom renos. My application to install the modules in a completely finished area of the basement was denied...
I am counting on several factors when bypassing the drop ceiling - the house is older and debris from the ceiling has not been much of an issue, and the layout is modular/removable for maintenance and cleaning. Lastly, the ceiling over the layout is only 6'6" to start with, so lowering it any further is not a great idea. I may install plywood panels over the layout area (which will help with the lights too), but that would only drop the ceiling by 1/4" to 1/2"...
Andrew