A Drop Ceiling that Looks Better Than Drywall! (How to Install a Drop Ceiling in a Basement - DIY)

🧰 Free Basement Renovation Ebook! (with cost breakdown): https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64d581... Learn how to install a drop ceiling in a basement with this DIY, step-by-step drop ceiling installation video. Specifically, you will learn how to install an Armstrong Ceilings Drop Ceiling in a basement. Personally, I believe that this drop ceiling looks better than a drywall ceiling! To install a drop ceiling in a basement, you will need the following tools and materials: Tin Snips: https://amzn.to/4057s02 Utility Knife: https://amzn.to/3QW7rY7 Straight Edge: https://amzn.to/3QL0rNP Drill: https://amzn.to/3JICKkk Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/3HaTWgE Hammer: https://amzn.to/35fIpiT Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3MwSDg8 Self-tapping screws: https://amzn.to/3Hgq70n Laser Level: https://amzn.to/3jdYYmH Recessed Lights (similar - but not the same): https://amzn.to/3JmHkYM Armstrong Drop Ceiling Products: QuickHang Hardware: https://www.armstrongceilings.com/res... Grid System: https://www.armstrongceilings.com/res... Shallow Coffer Drop Ceiling Panels: https://www.armstrongceilings.com/res... Flat White Drop Ceiling Panels: https://www.armstrongceilings.com/res... To install a drop ceiling in a basement, you will want to follow these general steps: 1. Plan out the Drop Ceiling Grid Layout 2. Install the Wall Moldings 3. Install Hanger Wire OR "Quickhang" Hardware 4. Prepare and Hang Main Beams 5. Prepare and Cut Border and Cross Tees 6. Square the Drop Ceiling Grid 7. Install the Remaining Grid and Level the Drop Ceiling 8. Install Drop Ceiling Panels This video will also show you how to install recessed lighting in your drop ceiling panels. For even more detailed information on how to install a drop ceiling, you can check out my blog article: https://atimprovements.com/drop-ceili... Additionally, you can watch Armstrong Ceiling's installation video linked here:    • How to Install a Drop Ceiling | Armstrong ...   This is Episode 7 in my "How to Finish a Basement" Youtube Series. In this series, I will show you how to finish a basement (DIY) from start to finish. Below are the previous videos in the series: Episode 1: How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation    • How to Install Rigid Foam Insulation (Owen...   Episode 2: How to Frame Basement Walls    • DIY Basement Wall Framing (How to Finish a...   Episode 3: How to run electrical in a basement    • Tips for Adding Electricity to a basement ...   Episode 4: How to Frame around HVAC and Pipes in a basement    • How to Frame around HVAC ducts (or pipes) ...   Episode 5: How to Drywall a Basement    • Basement Drywall Tips and Tricks (How to F...   Episode 6: How to install LVP flooring in a basement    • LVP Flooring Installation (How to Install ...   Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss any future videos that are part of the Basement Renovation Series! Follow me on Instagram:   / atimprovements   Check out my Blog: Atimprovements.com Subscribe to my YouTube Channel ⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewThron... Check out my Website for additional DIY Content: https://atimprovements.com ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎥 MY YOUTUBE GEAR Camera (Iphone Max): https://amzn.to/3d5HxSo Microphone (Maono Condenser Mic): https://amzn.to/3RCAb7N Tripod: https://amzn.to/3Rz5Gj3 Mini Tripod: https://amzn.to/3Rvt2WM Lighting: https://amzn.to/3d4QdZ5 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🛠🧰 TOOLS THAT I USE Carbide Tipped Drill Bit: https://amzn.to/3S0hdIM Tapcon Screws: https://amzn.to/3OxEWxh Drill: https://amzn.to/3JICKkk Tape Measure: https://amzn.to/3HaTWgE Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3BFotC4 Masonry Drill: https://amzn.to/36yP1JW Level: https://amzn.to/3HowUDn Hammer: https://amzn.to/35fIpiT Chalk Line: https://amzn.to/3MwSDg8 Clamps: https://amzn.to/3HLqwpK Drill: https://amzn.to/3JICKkk Sawzall: https://amzn.to/3HcdeSI Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3BFotC4 Jig saw: https://amzn.to/3I6lcyd Air Compressor: https://amzn.to/34TatJf Framing Nailer: https://amzn.to/3JGpBYU Roofing Nailer: https://amzn.to/3BEAuYF Orbital Sander: https://amzn.to/34UwlUD Bar Clamps: https://amzn.to/3JjFrJe ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Thank you so much for watching! *All content on the Andrew Thron Improvements YouTube channel reflects my own opinions. Please seek out guidance of professionally trained and licensed individuals before making any decisions. Links in the description may be affiliate links.