Ceilings can be of several materials, including wood.
Ceilings can be made of several materials and should be both decorative and functional. Wood brings a warmth and a charm to the ceiling while tin ceilings were originally created to make the carved plaster ceilings associated with wealth more affordable for the working class and easier to ship to more people than carved plaster.
Drywall
Drywall is a gypsum board that's become the primary interior finish since World War II. Drywall typically comes in 8-by-4 foot sheets and comes in various thicknesses for different applications. To prevent sagging, ceiling drywall should be 5/8 inch thick. Drywall is screwed into the ceiling joists, and the seams between sheets are taped to hide the seam. Sheetrock is the most common brand of drywall.
Acoustic tiles are sound-dampening tiles that are either screwed or glued to the floor joists to create a ceiling or are hung from tracks to create a drop ceiling. Drop ceilings are popular choices in basements where access to existing duct work prevents the installation of drywall. Acoustic tiles come in a variety of styles, and many can be painted to complement the interior decor.
Tin
Tin ceilings began in the mid-19th century when intricate designs were stamped into long rolls of inexpensive tinplate. New tin ceilings come in panels that can be screwed or stapled to the ceiling or hung as a suspended ceiling and are often antiqued to give the appearance of the original tin ceiling.
Wood
Wood ceilings are common in old Spanish and Turkish architecture and can be found in many churches as well as homes. Wood for ceiling applications can be purchased in planks or tiles and can be nailed, glued or suspended in a drop ceiling style.
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