Finishing Basement #11: DIY Accessible Ceiling | Drop Ceiling Idea | CHEAP, EASY, FAST & LOOKS GREAT

In this video we show you how to make and install your own DIY basement ceiling that is 100% accessible. It is accessible like a dropped ceiling but it is not dropped. It is recessed into the I joists so it has a nice finished look and you will not lose any height with the ceiling like you would if you installed a dropped ceiling. This project was less than $100 and was extremely easy to install! We ended up painting this basement ceiling black and love it!!! Good luck on your DIY basement ceiling and hopefully this idea helps you! Thanks for watching another Collins Country video:)
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[@etchmfg]

I've been looking for years for an idea for my basement that doesn't include drywall dust, expensive materials, or losing ceiling height -- thanks for the awesome idea!

[@CollinsCountry]

You're welcome! I hope it works out for you. It definitely did for us:) Good luck!

[@josemarino4270]

Same here! I found it!!!

[@AlexeiTetenov]

The ceiling idea is genius. Even if you have regular wooden beams, you can attach some 2"x2" boards along the bottom edge, and lay sheetrock on these 2x2's. A person can even attach a board that extends past the edge of the drywall and have the drywall flush with the bottom of the ceiling beam.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Alexei Tetenov Absolutely! You could make this work multiple ways. I 100% give all this credit to my husband. He is SO CREATIVE and smart when it comes to this stuff. Anyway. Thanks for the nice comment! If you’re putting in a ceiling, I hope it goes well:)

[@richardthomas1566]

Great idea ! I’ve been doing this for over 35 years and never thought of this , they make an “ H “ mold for wood soffit that could join the two sheets if you did not want the blocks and the line it leaves .

[@CollinsCountry]

Thanks for the nice comment and idea!! ☺️

[@cathycorkery9893]

I am so happy someone shared this ceiling idea with me! We’ve been trying to come up with a way to update our dropped ceiling for weeks! And then this!! Brilliant! Can’t wait to get this project going. Thanks so much for the ideas and sharing!

[@CollinsCountry]

+@cathycorkery9893 You’re welcome! Good luck with your project! And thanks for the come comment:)

[@SB_DIY]

That ceiling idea is genius. Love it. We have been trying to come up with low cost alternatives. This nails it. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@CollinsCountry]

No problem!! Took us a while to come up with the idea but we love how it turned out. Thanks for watching our videos. It means a lot.

[@tomservo5347]

I did my parents a favor putting in a drywall ceiling while they went on vacation. Had a buddy help, but wow getting drywall mud on a ceiling, the endless sanding, waiting for a day or two in between coats before sanding...I was wiped out and pledged to never drywall a ceiling EVER again. It sucked for sure, but looks pretty good.

[@SamBaker-z9h]

use faster set mud.

[@JustinBee369]

Wow!!!! Thank you for the ceiling idea- it's genius. I don't think you understand how much time you saved us. 😇😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@CollinsCountry]

Welcome! Good luck with your project! :)

[@HeSaid007]

Hi. This is an excellent solution for many DIY basement finishing projects. You guys are creative artists!

[@CollinsCountry]

+Randomotion THANK YOU! The credit definitely goes to my husband. He’s the mastermind behind it all:) I appreciate the nice compliment. It means a lots

[@TheRealRobM]

this is genius !!!!! I don't have i-beams but normal 2x10 joists. if ANYONE has a clip of what they mean by using 1x2 or 2x3 as framing for normal joists, please let me know... I at least need to see what this looks like... I'm a visual learner. fantastic job and thank you for posting Mrs and Mr Collins. I can't wait to cut my existing drywall down. I may even be able to re-use some of it :)

[@CollinsCountry]

We are glad this is helpful to you. With existing 2 x 10 joists you could screw some 1x4s or 2x4s to the bottom of the joists to use as lips to hold the drywall. 1x3 could work too but wouldn’t give you as much of a lip to hold the panels. Good luck!!

[@TheRealRobM]

thank you soooo much! @@CollinsCountry

[@CollinsCountry]

+@TheRealRobM welcome! :)

[@georgieriffe3994]

I’d like to see that as well! We have 2 x 10 joist and need to see it because I’m not getting the picture in my head. 😂

[@stephenwilliams4118]

Watched this fasinated with the idea. I have a dropped ceiling in my basement and have been contemplating tearing it out and putting up drywall then came aross your idea. I will now take the dropped ceiling out ( 40 years old ) and use your idea as a replacement.

[@wetsu7648]

I have been cracking my skull trying to find a solution to finish my basement ceiling while keeping it all accessible…this is pure genius, I will be doing the same. thanks for sharing this really cool solution.

[@CollinsCountry]

+@wetsu7648 welcome! Enjoy the project!

[@gpenrod5221]

I have a shop that has the I beam joists above it. I needed a ceiling that if in the future I need to get inside to run or rerun some wires. Saw this and what a solution! Never thought of doing it this way. I think I will now that I see it Perfect for my situation.

[@jenniferw5095]

We've been trying to figure out how to finish our basement ceiling. Absolutely love this idea❤

[@josemarino4270]

This is pure genius, I love what you have done. It is creative, affordable and looks great! I am going to do this!!!!

[@chrissutherlin2261]

Looks great and awesome alternative to a drop or drywall ceiling. Been worried about future proofing and this a easy solution for access. Thanks for sharing.

[@CollinsCountry]

+@chrissutherlin2261 No problem! Glad we could help :)

[@michellesoares356]

This is BRILLIANT! Thank you for helping me figure out how to complete my Home Theater in the basement in Indiana!!!! My family is going to be so excited!

[@CollinsCountry]

+@michellesoares356 welcome!!!🤗

[@lynnlang6787]

Awesome!! We were inspired by your idea and are currently doing this type of ceiling in our basement in white!! It's unique and we are just about ready to put the drywall sheets. We added the little 2x4 before the drywall so a little differently than you guys but the results should be the same. So far, we have one room done and our bathroom. I love the style..only thing is I will need to go back with some Caulking as some of the 2x4 weren't perfect but the result is going to be worth the effort. Thank you guys!!

[@CollinsCountry]

That’s great!!! I’m glad. My husband does not like normal drop ceiling and spent a very long time in his thinking chair to come up with this idea. WE LOVE IT!!! I’m so glad you guys are trying it as well. A little caulking never hurt anybody. 😉 Good luck and thanks for watching. Please subscribe! 😁

[@buildgrowplay]

Great solution and your thumbnail is awesome.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Build Grow Play Thank you! James has a very creative and solution centered brain. He always comes up with the BEST ideas!!!! This was one of them:)

[@waynepike8495]

I love this. It will work perfect for the office I am finishing in my basement where I didnt want to close off the ceiling. Thanks for sharing this.

[@CollinsCountry]

+@waynepike8495 Thanks! Good luck with project! :)

[@jeffreyroy4167]

I think you guys are amazing. I get so many ideas and motivation from you. Keep up the good work and keep the videos coming. We are stealing the ceiling idea for our basement so Thank You!

[@CollinsCountry]

+Jeffrey Roy Wow. What a nice compliment. Thank you so much!!!!!!!! :) I hope you find it helpful!!!!

[@Rays-yn5yg]

Awesome look! Great idea for a basement ceiling where you potentially need it open it up multiple times!! Love it good job.

[@CollinsCountry]

Thanks you! I appreciate the kind words!!!

[@jasonp3896]

Great idea. I will copy for sure. It's juat that brilliant. My only change would be to led lighting. These lights aren't built well anymore so when the lights fail, you will need to replace and hopefully have extras or can buy more of the same. Its convenient when you can just replace the led bulb. Just a thought. Either way, your basement looks beautiful and appreciate you posting all the details. Much luck to you all.

[@CollinsCountry]

+@jasonp3896 thanks! These are easy to change out too, wouldn’t take long:)

[@betsyanderson2182]

Love this ceiling idea! I have been searching for ideas for our basement ceiling and this is perfect!

[@CollinsCountry]

I am glad you like it. It seriously is a cheap option compared to a lot of ceilings. Good luck!

[@JuanRomero-bf5or]

lmao. I wish you guys could see the basement ceiling I have to work with at home 😭😭. makes this job look like a cake walk. which sucks for me

[@steventrac4368]

Great videos. Thanks for sharing. This is inspiring some design decisions in my own theater.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Steven Trac Hello! Thank you so much for the kind comment:) I’m glad we could help you out! Good luck with your home theater and let us know if you have any questions!

[@steventrac4368]

@@CollinsCountry One quick one regarding this particular video. Did you have concerns about the drop ceiling dry wall pieces moving around too much? And would you ever update the ceiling to a star ceiling to get the space effect in there? Thanks again.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Steven Trac No concerns about the drywall ceiling pieces moving… They haven’t moved at all in the 2 months they’ve been up:) We LOVE this ceiling!!!! We have seen where people put the stars on basement ceilings in movie theaters and IT LOOKS AWESOME!!!! That might be one thing we add to it eventually. We have thought about it…

[@bryanalbrecht4195]

Thanks for the great idea I was trying to find ideas for my basement. Looks very nice as well. Your channel is very good and has great ideas! Thanks again!

[@jeremywheeler2122]

That is a really good look too.

[@poshko41]

9:22 Famous last words of every DIYer lol! I just did my own drywall in a 400sf garage with 9' ceilings using 5/8" drywall... No room in the house would ever be as hard as that was, but I still think I'm gonna contract it out next time.

[@RocketUsa]

Great idea for the roof. Love it

[@CollinsCountry]

+Rocket Thank you!!!

[@85grace]

That was a great idea. Thank you

[@Lovetoflyeast]

Just a brilliant idea ( Ceiling ) you just saved me tons of $ and time .thanks to both of you .

[@CollinsCountry]

+Realman eastcoast No problem. Thanks and good luck with your product!

[@Oldtowndoodles]

That idea is so good for the ceiling. Thank you :)

[@CollinsCountry]

+Oldtown Doodles Thank you! And you’re welcome. Hopefully it works out for you as well:)

[@codyoftheinternet]

I mean in my house I would still have to add lumber to underside of the beams but this looks great and I think I’m going to give it a shot!

[@micahford7670]

I really like your idea for the ceiling!

[@CollinsCountry]

Thank you! 😊

[@camaroman101]

Wow great idea. Would be much easier if i had engineered joists but i can make do.

[@CollinsCountry]

+camaroman101 Thanks! You should be able to make it work as long as you have I joists of some kind… good luck!

[@SamarGranger]

Awesome idea!!!!!

[@Frank11613]

What thickness is your drywall? Thank You. Everything looks great. Great Idea!!!!!!

[@frankbiz]

Great idea, looks fantastic! Just subscribed.

[@DavidHansen1]

Don't mean to rain on your parade ... and the ceiling does look AMAZING! Just thought I'd point out that floor joists have a top that is constructed to deal with compression and a bottom that is made for tension. If installed upside-down, as yours seem to be (at least some of them look like they might be) they're not able to deal with forces nearly as well. Just be careful where the piano goes on your main floor. 😜

[@hunterboehm7135]

There is no up or down for TJIs. Also since it’s an engineered product crowning is not an issue either. Not sure what you are talking about.

[@flamingomtn]

This is seriously creative. I wish I had those I-beams. I would totally do this.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Marti Thew THANK YOU! The credit 100% goes to my husband. We talked for over a month about what to do for the ceiling. We were at a standstill until we figured it out. One day this idea just came to him and BAM- we ran with it. It worked out flawlessly and we are very happy with how it looks! Thanks again for your nice comment:)

[@etchmfg]

You can still do this with standard joists, just add a 2x3, 1x4, or similar board to each joist to form the lip. I plan to do this as well as pre-sanding, filling, and painting the boards before they go up so I only have a little touch-up from nail holes to worry about afterwards.

[@Oldtowndoodles]

@@etchmfg yep I will have to make the lip for mine as well

[@justinrodriguez7209]

@@etchmfgwhy would you need to sand and fill the drywall?

[@etchmfg]

@@justinrodriguez7209 the wood strips that form the ledge, not the drywall

[@realalbertan]

Thought of doing this but with 1x4 or 1x6s nailed to the beams to form the grid, this way they are pre prepped before hand and can go every other beam.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Race Pace Masters Swimming Sounds like a good idea to me!

[@lwhite9335]

@realalbertan Do you have an example? I have standard beams without a lip

[@danielletooker2118]

Had this idea and found your video, looks great thanks for sharing. I am stain the i-beams a dark walnut and keeping the the ceiling white

[@CollinsCountry]

That will look amazing. We thought about staining the i-beams but ultimately decided to paint it black since it is a movie theater... Good luck! :)

[@tmention2235]

This is genius

[@CollinsCountry]

+TMention Thanks! My husband is really smart. :)

[@tmention2235]

You he awesome I am doing my ceiling now, I pause your video alot but it's coming along

[@dgomez8320]

Yes you are a genius!!! It looks great! What kind of insulation is that?

[@CollinsCountry]

+@dgomez8320 thanks! Just cheap roll up fiberglass left over from the walls lol. There are way better options but this was free and our budget for this was about zero dollars so it works:)

[@BrainstormSnackAttack]

Awesome progress share!! Awesome growing those fine boys too! LOL Issac is getting so big!! What will James do with himself once yall are done with major renovations like this on the house?

[@CollinsCountry]

+BRAiNStORM CHALLENGES Thank you! We are working really hard:) And yes, the boys are growing too fast!!!! When the basement is done, we have a life long list of “things@ we want done on the farm: treehouse, giant woodworking shop, kiln to dry our lumber, permanent wood hunting stands, fencing in a second horse pasture, an area for pigs, etc etc etc. I have such a long list of stuff I want on the homestead. We will never be bored 😜 😆

[@BrainstormSnackAttack]

@@CollinsCountry I knew there were plenty more projects to come!!

[@CollinsCountry]

+BRAiNStORM CHALLENGES oh yes. Always a long list 😆

[@DogHairDontCare]

Drywall finishing is the only part i'm really good at for some reason. I'd trade work any day if you would put the shower together hahaha

[@CollinsCountry]

+@DogHairDontCare hahai we hate drywall! But would do a shower any day!!!!

[@AlejandroDiaz-ku8sh]

Wow,,,, damn ,, fn awesome

[@ethanpwebster]

Currently doing this in our basement…my question is, how are you going to be able to get those drywall boards in and out after you’ve put in the center 2x3s? They’re easy to put in before that but near impossible to take the drywall out once that center line board is in.

[@reidcross9051]

This is a great idea for the basement ceiling. I have been trying to figure my ceiling out for years. One question I have is What is the thickness of the sheet rock that you used in the ceiling?

[@CollinsCountry]

It is 1/2 inch. Plenty sturdy enough.

[@southsidesauce1261]

Did you ever install the wood piece trim with the lighting or how did you finish the ceiling against the wall?

[@ChaseTrybulski]

I know this was put up two years ago, but found this today! How did it cost under $200?

[@golfnutt8]

We are finishing our basement and were torn between a complete blackout ceiling or drywalling and mudding the ceiling. Your provided solution is awesome! My question is how did you deal with the perimeter where the walls come up to the ceiling? did you hide the gaps?

[@CollinsCountry]

I used a 2x6 as a trim piece around perimeter. It looks nice. Simply finish nailed it to bottom of I joist.

[@mdcjmc]

Great idea... I have I-Beam basement and want to remove the drop ceiling, but the I-Beams have cross braces which are in the way of this idea. Can I remove them if I have I-Beams or was there a reason the builder added them. uncertain on this point. Great job..

[@user-gl3ob8mj9v]

Love the idea! Are you able to repost the finished look video link again? Would love to see it finished and what you did for the perimeter trim.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Jason Skantze Hey! Here is the link to the finished video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/amS1aWx7q5aKb9U&pp=ygUgQ29sbGlucyBjb3VudHJ5IGJhc2VtZW50IGNlaWxpbmc%3D

[@jsbasketball]

Love the basement guys. Question are in our head. We would love to send you a video of our basement. Because Similar to you guys( the colors & ideas. May Steel your basement ceiling. Great job

[@CollinsCountry]

+JS Basketball Hey! You could send it to our email at [e-mail]

[@TheCraftyCrowShow]

Drywall sanding 🤮. I’m liking the ceiling idea though. I can see where your going with it, and I really like it

[@CollinsCountry]

+The Crafty Crow Show Yeah. We hate drywall too!!!!! 😩 And thanks. The ceiling idea was all James and I LOVE IT! Such a simple, yet nice idea!

[@Coastaldownsizing]

Hey guys great job. I’m in the process of doing the same to my detached garage. I have a question about the drywall ceiling. I have the same i beams, have you noticed any bowing or wrapping of the drywall ceiling? Just wondering if I should run a couple of screws now and then. And sorry I’m late to the game but just ran across this video. Thanks for any advice

[@CollinsCountry]

We do not have any sagging on the drywall. We used 1/2 inch. Hope that helps. Thanks.

[@bjohnston3659]

I'm just not getting this. The drywall ceiling panels: do they have some sort of edging around them, THEN you slip the "panel" up into the space?

[@CarsTechWood]

Sorry last question and I think I missed it. How did you go about painting the ceiling? Did you just leave it all in place and use a sprayer?

[@CollinsCountry]

Yes. To save time we put everything in place and sprayed with a harbor freight paint sprayer. We picked up some flat canned spray paint to touch up the areas that show after we move panels. Works great.

[@kattiharish4993]

This idea is really great. Can you let me know how the middle wood piece is attached? And also I tried to do this but my framing is not like yours do you have any ideas to get the ijoys to hold the drywall pieces?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Katti Harish Thank you! The middle wood is attached with 2inch trim nails out of a Dewalt nailer. The middle wood that is holding the projector is attached with deck screws. And about the drywall- our i joists are holding up the drywall pieces. If you have i joists then you should be able to just set the piece of drywall in the lip of the joist. I hope this makes sense…

[@kattiharish4993]

@@CollinsCountry thanks for the reply. But my framing doesn’t have I joists so do you have any suggestions for it?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Katti Harish Oh sorry. I misunderstood you question. Honestly, I’m not sure what to have you try since your i jousts are different… Do your i hoists not have the lip that you can set the cut pieces of drywall on?

[@kattiharish4993]

@@CollinsCountry - Yes we don't have the lip to hold the cut pieces of drywall

[@jamesdanielson7116]

@Katti Harish ~ One idea is attach 1x4 (actually 3/4”x3-1/2”) to the bottom of your joist. I don’t have i-joists either. My joists are 1-1/2” wide. I’ll make an i-joist with the 1x4, spitting the difference between, then proceed. I’ll do the same at the center seam where the drywall meets, using 1x4 and attach with finishing nails. @Collins Country ~ Thanks for the video’s as they have given me ideas and inspiration!

[@matboissonneault8953]

What is the spacing on your floor joists? 16" or 24"? Looks great! Will be doing the same in our basement.

[@CollinsCountry]

Thanks! It is 16 on center.

[@matboissonneault8953]

@@CollinsCountry Thanks!

[@CollinsCountry]

+Mat Boissonneault welcome! :)

[@GirlsNDragons]

I appreciate the video, just disappointed that it never got to the ceiling being painted.

[@CollinsCountry]

+RyderChambers101 Sorry. I totally get it. We just make videos as we go and we weren’t ready to paint yet. Here is the video where we paint (fast forward to the 7 minute mark) m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqfZiJmhptx5qJY Then this video shows the ceiling 100% done with the black trim up and everything m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/amS1aWx7q5aKb9U I hope this helps:)

[@SqueamishPuppet]

Are you able to remove the panels or just move them aside? Im trying to figure out how they would come out once its completed.

[@CollinsCountry]

Yes they can be removed. The only ones I have trouble with are the ones at the end with 2x6 trim piece.

[@jeremiahchaney190]

I’m doing something similar in my basement but I don’t have I-joists so I’m fabricating my own version but wanted to ask you how wide the lip that the drywall sits on? An inch +/-?

[@jeremiahchaney190]

I’ve been planning a 1/2in lip but now I’m wondering if that’s too little…

[@CollinsCountry]

@@jeremiahchaney190 I think 1/2 inch will work but if you can change it I would make it at least 1 inch. I believe our lip on the I joist is about 1.25 inch.

[@CarsTechWood]

I am doing to do the same. I am curious. How are you finishing the ceiling in the rest of the basement and that section with pipes hanging low?

[@CollinsCountry]

We will be doing traditional drop ceiling using the 3 dimensional 2x2 ceiling tile. I like everything accessible. Thanks for watching!

[@davidmartin9758]

What thickness drywall did you use for the ceiling. I did the same thing with 1/4 plywood on my basement ceiling, however the drywall looks easier to cut and lift into place.

[@CollinsCountry]

Hey! We used 1/2 inch drywall. We loved the drywall because it was dirt cheap and easy to cut and easy to install. Over a year later it still looks flawless.

[@davidmartin9758]

Thank you for the quick response, may I ask why the flat black verses a satin paint so it could be cleaned easier? I am about to start a project once we close on our new home. The basement is 66 feet long and 28 wide, what a open/blank pallet it is!@@CollinsCountry

[@stacyparham521]

Hello! Good job! How do you get pass any copper hose in the basement

[@CollinsCountry]

Hi! Thanks for watching. If the copper pipes are in the way you will likely have to recess them in between the joist or try to relocate them. Turn water off and buy shark bite fittings and it will make easier job. Other option would be to get really creative and come up with ideas to where you don’t have to relocate them but possibly box around them. Good luck. Hope this helps.

[@shreebijay]

I am doing the same for ceiling. Have a question on insulation. Which insulation you guys used for the ceiling and how much did it help in sound proofing?

[@CollinsCountry]

We used fiberglass insulation. It does help with the hollow boomy sound from the bass but does not limit the sound completely to the floor above. I would likely hate it with out the insulation. That being said there are better sound absorbing insulations out there that are more expensive such as rock wool insulation and denim insulation. Good luck

[@CollinsCountry]

One other tip. Sometimes the drywall panels can vibrate with bass sounds so when installing insulation make sure there is slight pressure pushin down on the panels to keep a tight seal against the lip of I-joist.

[@oliverpan2353]

Hi! What size of the nail did you guys use for those 2x3s? Thanks!

[@CollinsCountry]

Hi. I used 2 inch trim nails out of my dewalt trim nailer except where the projector will hang. I used 3 inch decking screws where the projector is for added strength. If you do not have a trim nailer you could use just screws. The nailer allows for exact placement of the 2x3s.

[@oliverpan2353]

@@CollinsCountry Hi Im also wondering how did you secure the supply air register above drywall? Thanks!

[@CollinsCountry]

@@oliverpan2353 I used steel adjustable brackets. The supply lines just sit on top of them. Any big box store should sell them near the supply line HVAC stuff.

[@jrad9109]

How did you all make the panels accessible still when they have light fixtures in them?

[@CollinsCountry]

These lights are removable. There are spring clips that hold the light in place. The light actually unplugs from the electrical box and the panel can be removed. It’s super easy and very convenient. I need to do another video showing all this. We will be working on that soon.

[@ChadAmI80]

I'm working on finishing off our basement right now too. I haven't even started the drywall and already I have night terrors thinking about it. THE WORST!!!

[@CollinsCountry]

hahahahahahaha!!! Those night terrors about drywall are legit! Seriously though, good luck with your basement. You can do it!

[@CHOLETHEDON]

Hi, is there any way I can use this ceiling method if my joists don’t have those lips to hold the drywall?

[@CollinsCountry]

You would probably have to screw or nail a 1x3 to the bottom of the joists to have a lip. Yes it can be done.

[@CHOLETHEDON]

Thank you

[@johnmanchester6995]

Is it sound proof?

[@CollinsCountry]

+@johnmanchester6995 Yes:)

[@bricksInMyBp]

Did you share the final result?

[@CollinsCountry]

+D C Yes. Here is the completely finished project, including the LED trim with wood we put around the ceiling. We LOVE LOVE LOVE how it turned out! Here is that video: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/amS1aWx7q5aKb9U&pp=ygUgY29sbGlucyBjb3VudHJ5IGJhc2VtZW50IGNlaWxpbmc%3D

[@anthonyrandazzo8836]

5:30 **engage safety squints**

[@CollinsCountry]

hahahahahaha!!!! I had to go back and watch the video to see what you were referencing. THAT IS SO FUNNY! We "engage our safety squints" a lot!!! hahahahaha Thanks for making us laugh. Have a great evening!

[@anthonyrandazzo8836]

@@CollinsCountry I’m brand new to your channel. Thanks for the great content!

[@CollinsCountry]

+Anthony Randazzo Thanks! We really appreciate the kind comment:) Welcome! We are just every day people doing farm and DIY stuff. It’s fun! :)

[@85grace]

Dry wall is a pain

[@kimourchi7382]

How tall is your ceiling?

[@CollinsCountry]

+Kimour Chi 9 feet. We had them pour 9 foot walls when we built our house because we are tall people and didn’t want to feel squished in our basement. But, this would be fine with 8 foot walls as well because it doesn’t drop your ceiling down. That’s what’s nice about it! I hope this helps

[@kimourchi7382]

@@CollinsCountry thanks. It looks more than 9 feet. Probably because of the way you have your ceiling done. Smart idea. I have 9 foot ceiling as well and want a theater, but hesitate to build the stadium stairs for the theater seating as you did.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Kimour Chi Thanks:) I don’t know the geometry behind it, but this style and color ceiling makes it feel like it’s actually much taller than 9ft. It’s awesome! We didn’t know it would do that but the ceiling actually feels higher now than before it was finished! Also- I 100% recommend doing the stadium stairs. It is awesome and my husband is 6”3 and can stand on the riser without his head hitting the ceiling. It’s 100% worth building! We made a video about how we built that as well if you need to watch it.

[@buckruffman341]

Great ceiling idea, but OSB I-Joists??? Freaking junk, no wonder homes fall apart so easily

[@CollinsCountry]

+Buck Ruffman Morning! And thank you for the nice compliment about the ceiling. In regards to the I joists- I couldn’t disagree more:) If I built my house again I would 100% use the I joists. They hold more than traditional lumber. But we can have different opinions. No big deal at all:) Have a good weekend!

[@nilesburn1]

Poor guy. You just wants to work.

[@AsaTrujillo]

Less that $100?! There's more than $100 in lumber let alone the "ceiling tiles"... neat idea but clickbait with the sub $100 thumbnail.

[@CollinsCountry]

+Asa Trujillo Hello there! I’ll simply explain the ceiling for you. Technically you’re correct. It didn’t cost less than $100, it actually cost less than $50:) This ceiling is made out of 1/2 inch drywall that we cut into pieces and slid up over top of the lip of the i joists. We then painted everything black. Where we live in Kentucky, this drywall is $8ish per sheet of 4ftx8ft drywall. We used less than 5 sheets of drywall. In regards to your clickbait comment- some youtubers have to use clickbait for viewers to watch their “fake” videos. This method has ruined it for those of us that actually make real and helpful content with actual facts on our thumbnails… For us it’s not clickbait, it’s the truth. Our goal is to help other DIYers out there:) I hope this helped clear it up. If you have any questions please let us know:) Also- there is another video of this ceiling on our channel if you need to watch it. Have a good night!

[@timparker8759]

Collins Country, Asa apparently didn’t watch the video or he just didn’t understand what you did. Awesome idea. I’ve been trying to find something nicer then a drop ceiling but still have access to above the ceiling. How did you finish the sides to the drywall? Would love to see a finished product.

[@AC-tn1cy]

@@CollinsCountry In Canada its $21 a sheet for a 4x8. For the bathroom it's called Aqua board 4x8 sheet it looks blue on the one side it is the only gyproc that can be used for bathrooms and is mandatory building code here in Canada. It's mold and mildew resistant in case of water leaks should ever happen. The aqua board is $31.00 a sheet. We needed 7 in our bathroom. Looks like you used regular drywall panels in your bathroom. I don't know what your building code is where you live but something to look into, as it doesn't cost $8 a sheet anywhere. You still used material that cost money at some point I agree there is no way this was less than a $100 and is deceiving to someone who doesn't know anything about construction. 🪵 Lumber here is like gold since covid and at least 60%-80% more than pre-covid era. Would be nice if all you tubers were honest about the real cost. Some will say a certain remodel cost them $200 and then they finally say 90% of stuff was given to them for free. Sure it only cost them $200 but in actuality IF they had to buy ALL of the products needed for the project would have cost over $2500. That should have to be stated in the first few sentences of a video.

[@CollinsCountry]

@@timparker8759 Hey! I am sorry for just now noticing this comment... Anyway. The ceiling is now finished and I will post the video below, but we painted all of the drywall on the ceiling and put boards around the edges where the ceiling meets the wall to make a smooth transition and completed look. It was soooo easy and cheap! Here is the finished ceiling video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/amS1aWx7q5aKb9U

[@timparker8759]

Collins Country. I’m actually really close to finishing my version of this ceiling. I used 5/8” drywall cut into sections. My room is 12’ wide, so I used 3 4’ sections across each bay. I cut 2x3 wood to his the seams of them boards. To finish it off I had 1/2” plywood cut to 4” wide strips. And installed that over all the 2x3 wood showing from the rafters. Then I used a router to give it all a profile edge. Finally I paint the drywall light grey. The 2x3s black and the trim boards white. Gives it all a coffered ceiling look. I’m not sure if I can send you pictures on here.

[@codygreene3776]

Stealing your idea. Thanks....

[@CollinsCountry]

+Cody Greene No problem! That’s what we posted it for. You’ll love it!

[@stbam1965]

She talks to much

[@CollinsCountry]

hahahaha! You're not wrong. She talks a lot... But trust me- even with her talking too much, she is the absolute best wife out there. You won't find another one as beautiful, funny, hardworking, kind or smart as her. Think about it. You probably don't know a wife that works full time, exercises regularly, cooks a homemade dinner daily, packs my lunch daily, cleans everyday to keep our house showroom ready, gets my coffee ready every morning, fully takes care of the kids so that can hunt whenever I want (and I do), and always has a smile on her face when doing all of this! But yes, she talks a lot. I hope you have a significant other that "talks too much" so that you're enjoying the best life!!!! Have a good weekend:)

[@GirlsNDragons]

By the lengthy response you got, I think the wife responded acting as the husband, lol But he/she is definitely right. I’m a wife. I own/run a mobile mechanic business & escape room business with my husband. We take care of each other. We’re too busy hustling together for me to be the primary waiter in the family.

[@CollinsCountry]

@@GirlsNDragons It was my wife responding and she was trying to be funny by talking too much again, but I don't think the guy realized it LOL. I do agree with what she said though... She's not too bad. And you're right. Gotta take care of eachother

[@gpsbowl]

Literally ordered 20 sheets of drywall to do my ceiling after seeing this. Are those 8’ strips of drywall or 4’? Did you notice any sagging since it’s been up?

[@CollinsCountry]

+gpsbowl Hello! And yay! You’ll love it! We cut them in half so it’s 4 feet. But it might not be 4 feet exactly. Just cut it to half the size of your room:) The size will depend on the width of your room, of course. And nope. The ceiling has been there a year and absolutely no sagging. It’s perfect