parabolic
Well-known member
Yah, I set up a few people here with that title, but I actually have a real question.
Im trying to decide between a plasterboard (hard) ceiling and a drop ceiling. Its in a basement, and the joists are just over 8 foot off the floor. Ive always preferred a plasterboard ceiling as it looks more finished. However, as much area as my arcade is taking up - and under water lines, etc - I was considering a drop Ceiling. Of course it comes down to price as well. Plasterboard is only 7.00 for 32 sq feet (4x8 sheet), and drop is around 105.00 (not including the gridwork or other hardware) for 128 sq feet. so I can cover the same amount with plasterboard for 28.00.
The cost factor comes in at over 600 sq foot - you know.
So Id like to get some opinions as well as pictures from all you dedicated arcade guys on "how you roll".
Lighting will consist of flourescent black lighting (4 foot tubes) and multiple - dimmable resessed cans. Either way the ceiling will need to be painted black as well.
I think thats it.
Im trying to decide between a plasterboard (hard) ceiling and a drop ceiling. Its in a basement, and the joists are just over 8 foot off the floor. Ive always preferred a plasterboard ceiling as it looks more finished. However, as much area as my arcade is taking up - and under water lines, etc - I was considering a drop Ceiling. Of course it comes down to price as well. Plasterboard is only 7.00 for 32 sq feet (4x8 sheet), and drop is around 105.00 (not including the gridwork or other hardware) for 128 sq feet. so I can cover the same amount with plasterboard for 28.00.
The cost factor comes in at over 600 sq foot - you know.
So Id like to get some opinions as well as pictures from all you dedicated arcade guys on "how you roll".
Lighting will consist of flourescent black lighting (4 foot tubes) and multiple - dimmable resessed cans. Either way the ceiling will need to be painted black as well.
I think thats it.


