Ceiling articles

» How to use airless paint sprayer for painting ceilings? 2012-01-10
Start in an edge. Make sure when you are painting, you hold the gun in around 6 and 12 inches away from your wall at any time. Do not swing the arm back and forth, as you will make what is called an arc and more painting will be concentrated in the c
» Adding a classical touch with ceiling medallions 2011-09-29
Ceiling medallions used in conjunction with a chandelier are a great way to add architectural interest to your home
» Tinsmithing 2011-09-24
Tin-panel ceilings, which have been around since the late 1800s, are experience a resurgence in popularity today, thanks largely to both their wealth of design details and their ease of installation.
» New suspended ceiling line 2011-09-23
The Key?Lock building board suspended ceiling system is a versatile system which gives the architect/designer more options when designing for a flush building board ceiling finish. By enabling the mixing of primary rails, furring channels and battens
» Can I use a ceiling fan outside? 2007-06-25
A ceiling fan can be also used outside, but you still need a ceiling to attach it to. So different porches and covered decks are just the perfect places to enjoy the small breeze generated by the ceiling fan.
» Does my ceiling have asbestos in it? 2007-06-25
It is basically impossible for you to evaluate whether you have asbestos in your ceiling or not as it demands chemical testing. Of course, you should check the material that was used to build the ceiling to find out whether it includes asbestos or no
» How do ceiling fans cool a room? 2007-06-25
Ceiling fans have been used in warmer climates for years; nowadays they are gaining more and more popularity everywhere as the climate is getting warmer and warmer.
» How do ceiling fans warm a room? 2007-06-25
When you think of a ceiling fan than usually the first idea that comes into your mind is that it is made for cooling down your home, but actually ceiling fans can also be used for heating purposes.
» How do I get the water stains off of my ceiling? 2007-06-25
It is very easy to make some stain on your ceiling, but it is not so easy to clean them up. Most often the stains are caused by splashes of water onto the ceiling which will result in ugly water stains that are far harder to remove than to create.
» How do I remove a popcorn/textured ceiling, by myself? 2007-06-25
Popcorn texture ceiling where used very widely a few decades ago and if you now want to return to the natural smooth surface than you have a difficult task in hand when trying to remove the popcorn texture ceiling.
» How do you remove popcorn from drywall ceiling? 2007-06-25
First question that pops into my mind if I am asked how to remove popcorn from a drywall ceiling is that how the heck it even got stuck on to the ceiling.
» In what direction should I operate my ceiling fans during summer and winter? 2007-06-25
Ceiling fans usually have two types of settings: one of them is forward and the other one is reverse.
» Should joint tape be used where the wall meets the ceiling? 2007-06-25
When you are using drywall ceilings than joint tape is used quite often between walls and ceilings after filling all the gaps. But this process should not be done very often, I mean that if new caps keep on emerging where the wall meets the ceiling t
» Running cable for ceiling fixtures 2007-06-12
Sometimes after a room has been finished and all the remodeling done you still have to add some electrical or other devices which means that you need to add some cables to the ceiling.
» Replacing a ceiling fixture 2007-06-12
Ceiling get hurt very easily, even if you are brushing the floor and accidentally raise the broom to high and hit the ceiling might have some kind of a damaging effect on the ceiling.
» How to replace a damaged ceiling tile? 2007-06-12
It does not take a lot to break a ceiling tile of a suspended ceiling. The damage could be done even if you just touch the tile with either some piece of furniture or for example the end of a broom.
» How to repair plaster ceilings? 2007-06-12
It is very easy to damage a ceiling, for example if you are remodeling your room by changing the layout of the furniture it is easy to hit the ceiling with the leg of the table or with a chair and as a result there is a small crack in the ceiling.
» How to repair a textured ceiling? 2007-06-12
A texture ceiling is able to give a certain special vibe to the room, but the vibe suddenly disappears of the ceiling is broken. Fixing a normal ceiling is far easier than to do the same with a texture ceiling. Therefore, you can read some general ad
» How to install a chandelier? 2007-06-12
Installing a chandelier is a really huge thing as there are so many little things that have to be taken care of as if they are not paid enough attention it might have serious consequences.
» Ceilings Suspension System Installation 2007-06-12
There is a big variety of ceiling suspension systems on the market nowadays and all of them have their advantages and disadvantages. So before you buy one for yourself do some research to find out all the different features that a certain ceiling sus
» How to clean gypsum walls and ceilings? 2006-10-25
If you are the proud owner of gypsum walls or ceilings, you have probably come across the problem of how to clean them.
» How to Install a Ceiling Fan? 2006-10-25
We recommend a ceiling fan – a ceiling fan is usually installed replacing your central light fixture, some ceiling fans also involve a light kit so you would not lose the light in the room.
» How To Install A Modular Suspended Ceilings? 2006-10-19
The ceiling is very commonly not thought to be the most important part of the room. However, if there are flaws in the ceiling, it is bound to be one of the first things noticed.
» How To Install Aluminium Suspended Ceilings? 2006-10-19
Installing a suspended ceiling is easy. The instructions are usually given to you along with the purchase of the ceiling tiles. However, some tips may be useful.