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How to finish a basement ceiling with style.

A plank ceiling makes sense in a basement, but it's becoming popular in other rooms, too.

Choosing a basement ceiling solution when planning a basement remodel can be a tough process. From the dreaded popcorn ceiling to style and home decor upgrades to basement remodeling, this video shows some how-to for installing a ‘5th wall’ I love.

It’s the Armstrong Woodhaven Plank and it’s awesome for a basement ceiling.

Why choose this basement ceiling?

For a ceiling, the Armstrong Woodhaven Plank is incredibly easy to install. It comes factory-finished. There’s no taping, mudding, sanding, or painting drywall. And—this might be my favorite—this one went in laser-flat.

I’ve had to deal with a popcorn ceiling before; they’re difficult, costly, and—worst of all—beyond messy. So if I had to deal with a popcorn ceiling I’d install this ceiling again.

As for trim, click here to find out how we trimmed this plank ceiling.

Defeat popcorn ceilings, dull design, and basement remodeling headaches with a plank style ceiling. This one is from Armstrong.

Installing an Armstrong Woodhaven Plank ceiling is fast and it goes in super flat.

Some ceilings require a keen eye for math detail. This one is pretty easy. Impressed (and happy!)

Mark

A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.

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David says:

September 15, 2016 at 10:16 am

Would you recommend this for a garage ceiling in a humid Gulf Coast area? Our current drywall (decades old) has basically fallen (and can't get up) and needs to be replaced with something. If not this product, what do you recommend to put back up? Drywall again?
- Mark says:
  
  September 18, 2016 at 8:27 pm
  
  David - Thanks for checking in. Yes. 100%. I have several reasons. Mainly, the system is designed for expansion and contraction in all directions. Combined with air flow above the ceiling (assuming you use the Easy-Up rails) and a factory-finish, I'd be comfortable recommending it. -- I'd also check for moisture infiltration above the drywall. While I understand coastal humidity can wreak havoc, this seems pretty bad. There is no system you want moisture trapped behind. -- Mark