Scrappydue Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 Any plans to paint or change out the ceiling tiles? wish i could but my dad wont let me. so the plan is, i bought even more of the dmd fabric that my panels are made out of and gonna cover the full width of the room and 64 inches out kind of like before but not crappy looking. however, i tried that yesterday and it just wasn't working out for me. so now the new plan is to make a huge panel or two smaller ones and stretch the fabric same as a panel and the attach those to the ceiling. if that doesn't work i will just paint the dang thing, and then when i move just repaint it white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Paint the other side then flip them over when you move And black duct tape the grid Edited August 29, 2014 by Tasdom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 cant they are an old vintage tile now and they are tacked to the ceiling and he is pretty sure they will tear when taken off. trust me, ive exhausted all options before having to cover it in fabric like before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Really happy for you bro. I bet your one happy camper right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Looks excellent scrappy. Very glad to see it coming together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akdave Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 Awesome project! It looks great - Congrats! I'm sure the overall experience will be so much more enjoyable now that you've made it a little more permanent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 (edited) Scrappydue, that was a huge project to get done in such a short amount of time. It really looks great and should provide endless enjoyment for the family and little Scrappy Jr. Excellent choice in room color and the audio recess cabinet was a great ideal. I love the riser for the seats. click Edited August 29, 2014 by derrickdj1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 30, 2014 Moderators Share Posted August 30, 2014 Wow, so much to like in this build thread but this is the best part to me. i am very thankful he knows how to do just about everything. also enjoy father son projects more than anything! No matter how many homes you live in or how much your gear changes, the memories you shared with your father will last for a lifetime. Excellent job my friend. I can't wait to start on my new false wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K5SS Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 You have been both quiet and very busy! Looks amazing Steven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Any plans to paint or change out the ceiling tiles?wish i could but my dad wont let me. so the plan is, i bought even more of the dmd fabric that my panels are made out of and gonna cover the full width of the room and 64 inches out kind of like before but not crappy looking. however, i tried that yesterday and it just wasn't working out for me. so now the new plan is to make a huge panel or two smaller ones and stretch the fabric same as a panel and the attach those to the ceiling. if that doesn't work i will just paint the dang thing, and then when i move just repaint it white. Those look an awful lot like ordinary tongue-and-groove ceiling tiles. They are either nailed up or glued. If they are asbestos, you could get that in the air ripping it down, and you know how bad that stuff is. If it is asbestos, it is much better to leave it up and encapsulate it by covering with paint. You could take a little nip to a lab and have it analyzed. They may be cellulose, but it all depends on age and manufacturer. You are definitely right trying to darken that bright ceiling. The screen light reflecting off that white ceiling really increases the ambient light levels in a theater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 Any plans to paint or change out the ceiling tiles?wish i could but my dad wont let me. so the plan is, i bought even more of the dmd fabric that my panels are made out of and gonna cover the full width of the room and 64 inches out kind of like before but not crappy looking. however, i tried that yesterday and it just wasn't working out for me. so now the new plan is to make a huge panel or two smaller ones and stretch the fabric same as a panel and the attach those to the ceiling.if that doesn't work i will just paint the dang thing, and then when i move just repaint it white. Those look an awful lot like ordinary tongue-and-groove ceiling tiles. They are either nailed up or glued. If they are asbestos, you could get that in the air ripping it down, and you know how bad that stuff is. If it is asbestos, it is much better to leave it up and encapsulate it by covering with paint. You could take a little nip to a lab and have it analyzed. They may be cellulose, but it all depends on age and manufacturer.You are definitely right trying to darken that bright ceiling. The screen light reflecting off that white ceiling really increases the ambient light levels in a theater. mustang I know for a fact that its asbestos. That's why my dad doesn't want me to jack with it. I'll keep trying to talk him into painting it. I'd rather do that than the fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 All this time I thought you were out planking or something.... Excellent job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnr Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Fantastic project progression pictures. Love the color scheme! What kind of primer and paint did you use on the ducts? My basement has been in a project state for a couple years. I know I can gain at least 4 inches if I remove the drywall and framing around them. Have you had any problems with duct rattling? After seeing these pics, I could see either painting mine or doing some foam/fabric panels. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 You have been both quiet and very busy! Looks amazing Steven! i have been and thank you!! All this time I thought you were out planking or something.... ahh apparently you didnt see my pics of my son planking in my other thread i just started. Excellent job!! thanks! Fantastic project progression pictures. Love the color scheme! What kind of primer and paint did you use on the ducts? My basement has been in a project state for a couple years. I know I can gain at least 4 inches if I remove the drywall and framing around them. Have you had any problems with duct rattling? After seeing these pics, I could see either painting mine or doing some foam/fabric panels. Great job! the primer got the same kilz as the wood paneling. it covered great. i have heard an occasional rattle from the duct. there was more from the vent on the bottom but i took it off and put a seal around it to isolate it. works great now. there is always a little rattle. unless you put 30,000$ into your room and acoustics. 4 18' subs are gonna cause stuff to rattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Any plans to paint or change out the ceiling tiles?wish i could but my dad wont let me. so the plan is, i bought even more of the dmd fabric that my panels are made out of and gonna cover the full width of the room and 64 inches out kind of like before but not crappy looking. however, i tried that yesterday and it just wasn't working out for me. so now the new plan is to make a huge panel or two smaller ones and stretch the fabric same as a panel and the attach those to the ceiling.if that doesn't work i will just paint the dang thing, and then when i move just repaint it white. Those look an awful lot like ordinary tongue-and-groove ceiling tiles. They are either nailed up or glued. If they are asbestos, you could get that in the air ripping it down, and you know how bad that stuff is. If it is asbestos, it is much better to leave it up and encapsulate it by covering with paint. You could take a little nip to a lab and have it analyzed. They may be cellulose, but it all depends on age and manufacturer.You are definitely right trying to darken that bright ceiling. The screen light reflecting off that white ceiling really increases the ambient light levels in a theater. mustang I know for a fact that its asbestos. That's why my dad doesn't want me to jack with it. I'll keep trying to talk him into painting it. I'd rather do that than the fabric. Here are diy instructions for painting. The best method is to cover it with drywall or pay to have it abated by a contractor. http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-seal-asbestos-ceiling-tiles#b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peshewah Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Dang Scrappy thats looks amazing. Some day when i'm working in the KC territory I would like to see it in person. I'll bring the beer. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Dang Scrappy thats looks amazing. Some day when i'm working in the KC territory I would like to see it in person. I'll bring the beer. Nice work come on by. more than welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Great looking! What are your room dimentions? Did you give them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 Room is 11'8" wide. 23' deep. 7'8" ceilings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vital Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Great job!!! That looks really good. When I saw the first picture putting down the wood/tile at the entry I got worried the whole room was getting it lol. I breathed a sigh of relief in the next photos as I saw the padding and carpet going in hahaha. Great job buddy, I bet it sounds amazing in there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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