How to Build a Tray Ceiling (Drop Box Ceiling) - DIY

[@ChiefMeta]

Wow I learned something and saved $1000 labor. Thank you

[@IndyFarmLife]

Nice! You going to build it yourself? Another idea is to put an outlet in the tray and put crown molding around it a couple inches down from the ceiling. Then drop rope lighting in it. We did that...it's awesome!

[@Jrenglehorn]

Love this! So great. Looking to do this around Spring. Have a video of the finished project?

[@Vefyoutubecensorfutub]

Man that’s too much work. This video is extremely simple and has some critical info. Stay blessed sir.

[@lamontcary7548]

Thanks for the video and taking the time to explain, very informational for what im looking to install into my future home

[@JacobKnightRiderShop]

You can use sheetrock instead of osb for fire blocking as well.

[@danieldarden2857]

Thanks much for the knowledge!!! There’s no reason to try and reinvent the wheel. My plan is to use wood planks around the outside instead of drywall. I haven’t quite decided what I’m going to use in the middle yet. Thanks again!

[@edwarddemedeiros3607]

You may prefer to call the SOFFIT/S, because that technically what they are, as opposed to walls. Good job!

[@militantmode7639]

Great video

[@ericchang9568]

I thought the weight of the tray has to rest on the vertical beam somewhere equivalent? It seems your entire tray is just held to the beams on the side by drilling nails?

[@quentinjohnson5483]

Good video, I want to add one to my living room

[@IndyFarmLife]

Thanks! It definitely adds character to a room.

[@gregMD856]

Could it be be 2x3 and 1x3 for more internal area (ductwork?

[@IndyFarmLife]

I'm sure. It's not structural to the house!

[@davidgrason161]

Question... you seem to have used screws to put this entire structure together. But, I have nail guns. Can't I just use ring shank nails and it be just as strong? I'm not a frame carpenter.

[@IndyFarmLife]

Yes, absolutely!

[@SuperBrainAK]

I like the idea of easily running wires, I would totally want to be able to remove the bottom covering that channel you made, that way adding things later will be super easy.

[@SuperBrainAK]

@@IndyFarmLife yea but with some creativity you could face it with something that isnt drywall at all and it could have latches or just screws holding it up.

[@chyhart]

I want to do a step up on an existing bedroom. Hate how low the ceilings are in there.

[@militantmode7639]

Well now I know what built up, down and in is

[@dckadventures9984]

I get the fire blocking. But use some fire block foam in crevices will help Why so many studs?? .

[@IndyFarmLife]

Staggered stud framing. I have another video about this on my page.

[@christopherdahl8997]

Why are those studs like 5” apart???

[@IndyFarmLife]

It's staggered stud farming. I have a video on this actually. 6" bottom and top plate and 2x4 studs 16" on center on both the inside of the plate and outside of the plate. Makes for a stronger and better thermal and acoustical wall, especially when you use spray foam

[@samuels9115]

Screws?

[@whoareyou551]

Better to use scrap drywall for fire blocking

[@whoareyou551]

Cant the wood catch on fire ?

[@hmtrimworks7148]

Way cheaper too

[@bakralsa3854]

Do you need a permit for this ?

[@gregMD856]

Shhhhh

[@daroldw4606]

Fire block seems pointless since the rest of the house is not treated that way....I suppose it's a code thing.

[@gavandarragh1480]

Perhaps say OSB some more! 🤪🤪😜

[@IndyFarmLife]

Haha I can appreciate a smart @$$ comment because I would absolutely make the same joke about someone else. 😂😂

[@IndyFarmLife]

P.S....OSB!

[@hmtrimworks7148]

Three sheets of OSB is over $100

[@IndyFarmLife]

Pricey these days!

[@bendini100]

great video indy. checkout my tray celling video with led light # artf diy projects

[@jerrold3685]

Sheetrock the ceiling before yo build the box. Fireblocking done. You're waisting time and money.