• HOME
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • RESOURCES – SHOP MY HOME

Bold Boundless Blonde

Home Decor // Lifestyle // Travel // DIY

  • RESOURCES – SHOP MY HOME

Stunning Suspended Ceiling You Can DIY!

October 14, 2020

Goodbye ugly rafters, HELLO gorgeous Ceilume Ceiling!

 FINISHED BASEMENT SANIFLO  FARMHOUSE STYLE MODERN FARMHOUSE DROP CEILING SUSPENDED CEILING CEILUME DIY CEILING SPACE ROOM

Bold Boundless Blonde contains paid advertising and affiliate links where a commission is received for the sale of products linked in a post. This blog abides by word of mouth marketing standards. I believe in honesty of relationship, opinion and integrity. The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this blog. That content, advertising space or post will be clearly identified as paid or sponsored content. I partner with brands and products that I am passionate about and appreciate your support in making this blog successful.

Ever since the day we started finishing the basement, the ceiling has been heavy on my mind. Obviously the unfinished ceiling is an eye sore, not to mention we only carried the drywall 8 ft. up so there is a gap to the top. If you’ve done any research on basement ceilings, you can relate that options are few and far between.

Drywalling the ceiling was not an option for us for several reasons. First being that all of the the plumbing and electrical is ran on the ceiling and if we ever needed to access anything I did not want to have to cut and repair drywall. Secondly, we wanted to be able to tackle the ceiling project on our own, and we are far from drywall experts.

Discovering Ceilume

It was clear that a suspended/drop ceiling was our only option. I knew we could handle hanging the grid system, especially once I found this QUICKHANG ceiling kit. However, standard acoustic ceiling tile was not my style. Through a couple google and Pinterest searches, I discovered Ceilume and my whole outlook on drop ceilings changed! THEY WERE BEAUTIFUL!

For the start of our ceiling project, we were going to be finishing my sons room and closet, as well as our half bath. I requested some samples from Ceilume and instantly fell in love with their design, quality, and overall DIY friendliness! Ceilume has OVER 40 styles to choose from! Check out their website HERE to have your mind blown like mine!

Before & After Ceiling

We decided to go with the Stratford Style for its design and affordability! Ceilume tiles can be ordered straight from Amazon with Free Delivery! The difference is REMARKABLE and I was able to do this half bath by myself while my husband was at work! That is how EASY this is to work with!

What You’ll Need

  • Armstrong Quick Hang Ceiling Grid
  • Ceilume Tile
  • Tin Snips (to cut grid to size)
  • Scissors (to cut tile, YES you can cut them with household scissors!)
  • Clamps
  • Hammer
  • Magnetic Level

Installing the Grid

Start by attaching the L supports around the perimeter. Use your magnetic level to make sure they are all straight and level before attaching them to the wall! [[For more detailed installation instructions, refer to THIS]]

This half bath is small, so I only needed one main support beam which I chose to run down the middle. These metal quickhang brackets are what make this job so easy! They have small cleats that you hammer into place, then you can nail them in without them moving. Once they are in, you squeeze the metal to adjust the hanger up and down allowing you to easily level your ceiling without a bunch of wire.

Once my main beam was installed, I measured and cut for my 4 side beams. They snap right into place and rest on the outside L support.

Installing the Ceilume Tile

Once all my brackets were up, it was time to install the tile. Measure the length of your tile first, and use a carpenters level to mark a straight line. You can then cut through them easily with your scissors. (pictured above)

BASEMENT BATHROOM HALF BATH FINISHED BASEMENT SANIFLO UPFLUSH TOILET FARMHOUSE STYLE MODERN FARMHOUSE DROP CEILING SUSPENDED CEILING CEILUME DIY CEILING

Working row by row, I installed the tile by simply cutting them to size and laying them in the grid. This part goes so quickly and is so satisfying! If your more of visual person, I have shared some of the install on my Instagram stories HERE. (you’ll have to click through to get to the ceiling)

BASEMENT BATHROOM HALF BATH FINISHED BASEMENT SANIFLO UPFLUSH TOILET FARMHOUSE STYLE MODERN FARMHOUSE DROP CEILING SUSPENDED CEILING CEILUME DIY CEILING

Just like that – my ceiling was transformed! I seriously can not rave enough about Ceilume Tile ! 10/10 recommend and I can not wait to tackle the main living space! In addition to install, you can easily replace your current tile with your favorite Ceilume design! Are you ready to swap out all your acoustic tile for Ceilume?

Ceilume has AMAZING customer service! They were able to help me identify the best way to address the window well in my sons room, as well as direct me to which brackets I needed to purchase for my light fixtures. I will definitely be using Ceilume for all future ceiling projects!

For More information on this basement bathroom, checkout my post HERE.

BASEMENT BATHROOM HALF BATH FINISHED BASEMENT SANIFLO UPFLUSH TOILET FARMHOUSE STYLE MODERN FARMHOUSE DROP CEILING SUSPENDED CEILING CEILUME DIY CEILING
BASEMENT BATHROOM HALF BATH FINISHED BASEMENT SANIFLO UPFLUSH TOILET FARMHOUSE STYLE MODERN FARMHOUSE DROP CEILING SUSPENDED CEILING CEILUME DIY CEILING
BASEMENT BATHROOM HALF BATH FINISHED BASEMENT SANIFLO UPFLUSH TOILET FARMHOUSE STYLE MODERN FARMHOUSE DROP CEILING SUSPENDED CEILING CEILUME DIY CEILING
 FINISHED BASEMENT SANIFLO  FARMHOUSE STYLE MODERN FARMHOUSE DROP CEILING SUSPENDED CEILING CEILUME DIY CEILING SPACE ROOM
BASEMENT BATHROOM HALF BATH FINISHED BASEMENT SANIFLO UPFLUSH TOILET FARMHOUSE STYLE MODERN FARMHOUSE DROP CEILING SUSPENDED CEILING CEILUME DIY CEILING

Leave a Comment CATEGORIES: DIY, Finished Basement, Home Tour, Our Building Story

SHARE THIS POST:
« Sandbank Vinyl Flooring Install – DIY
Double the Westgate – Double the Fun! »

RELATED POSTS

  • Master Bath Makeover Boho Chic Farmhouse StyleMASTER BATH MAKEOVER
  • WNL WALLPAPER -BATHROOM REFRESH
  • Farmhouse Style BathroomBathroom Decor Tour – Part Five
  • Farmhouse Mudroom Tour

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

profile pic

profile pic

I’m Krissy! A wife, mom, home-décor and DIY blogger, house flipper, designer, Realtor, and home stager.
I have always had a love for all things home, design, and do it yourself! Before building in 2017, my husband and I were constantly doing small budget friendly projects around the house. To this day we work endlessly to transform our house into a home. Growing up, I spent my weekends going to job sites with my Dad and watching him build homes from the ground up. Seeing what you can create with hard work and dedication shaped my passion into what it is today.
From design to hard labor, I pour my heart into creating dream homes. My goal is to inspire others to stop dreaming and start doing. With a little bit of love and sweat, EVERY home has the potential to be amazing.

Make sure you subscribe so you are the first to know about new posts!

LET’S CONNECT

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

NEVER MISS A POST

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

ARCHIVES

CATEGORIES

  • Blogging
  • DIY
  • Finished Basement
  • Flip Houses
  • Gift Guides
  • Home Building Tips
  • Home Tour
  • Our Building Story
  • TOP 10 FINDS
  • Travel

FEATURED POSTS

Farmhouse Entryway Home Tour

Spring Home Tour – Part 1

Master Bedroom Makeover

Blog Meets Brand
Ahalogy Badge
Did ya catch the big announcement? And NO, I am no Did ya catch the big announcement? And NO, I am not with child! 😂🤦🏼‍♀️
. 
Bold Boundless Blonde is OFFICIALLY NOW Home With Krissy! 🤍
.
Home With Krissy, LLC is ready for everything 2021 has to offer! As always thank you for your continued support of this gig and I am so thankful for every single opportunity and friendship it has brought me!
.
Just for fun - who actually thought I was pregnant? 😂 just an fyi - we are NOT having any more kids... like ever. 
.
#homewithkrissy #hwk2021 #boldboundlessblonde_ #llc #modern #moderndesign #businessowner #businesswoman #likeaboss #whoruntheworldgirls #selfmade #blogger #diyblogger
Our Master Bedroom is starting to become my favori Our Master Bedroom is starting to become my favorite room in the house!

.

I am so excited to finally ditch the carpet in here! Our @officialselectsurfaces flooring makes the room feel so much bigger and cozy! Of course no room is complete without a @boutiquerugs ! We also upgraded to our ceiling fan to this amazing Melbourne fan from @hunterfanco and I am OBSESSED! Hunter has the perfect fan for any design preference! I am shook at how perfectly the Melbourne matches our furniture!

.

@hunterfanco is celebrating 135 years and offering you the chance to fall in love with a Hunter Fan of your own! Use code 135YEARS during the month of January to save 20%!

.

Check out my stories for links!

.

#135yearsofHunter #itsahunter #huntervention #hunterfan #hunterceilingfan #modernstyle #homeupdates #homeupgrades #homerenovation #oneroomchallenge #homemakeover #masterbedroom #bedroomdesign #bedroomgoals #bohobedroom #beddys scandiinterior #bohostyle #moderndecor #boutiquerugs #heritageoak #modernbedroom #modernstyle #moderntraditional
THE INFAMOUS BLUE OFFICE FURNITURE IS DONE!!!! . THE INFAMOUS BLUE OFFICE FURNITURE IS DONE!!!! 
.
There were several times throughout this process I didn't think it was going to work, but I LOVE that so many of you were emotionally invested in this project with me! 
I was actually shocked when it got the most votes for what y'all wanted to see first today! 
.
So now that it's done, do you think it was worth it?! I sure do! 🤩
.
Paint color : DARK NIGHT @hgtvhomebysherwinwilliams 
.
#renovation #renovationproject #homeoffice #officegoals #office #homeprojects #newfloors #newflooring #newfloor #flooring  #modernstyle #modern #traditionalstyle #diyflooring #flooring #flooringinspiration #flooringinspo #diy #diyaddict #hgtv #hgtvhome #diyprojects #diyhomedecor #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #moderntraditional #paintproject #paintedfurniture #diypaintedfurniture
Wow this view has changed SO much in 6 months! (Sw Wow this view has changed SO much in 6 months! (Swipe for the before) Our new railing was installed today and we LOVE IT! It was the perfect addition to the space! 
.
I'm probably going to regret asking this.... but...
Are you team BEFORE or AFTER? 
.
#beforeandafter #renovation #renovationproject #homeprojects #newfloors #newflooring #newfloor #flooring #selectsurfaces #laminate #modernstyle #modern #traditionalstyle #diyflooring #flooring #flooringinstallation #flooringinspiration #flooringinspo #diy #doyaddict #hgtv #hgtvhome #diyprojects #diyhomedecor #diyhome #metalrailing #stairrailing #moderndecor #updates
Here's a little sneak peek of my office 😍 I wis Here's a little sneak peek of my office 😍 I wish I was showing you the whole room right now, but if you have been following along in my stories you know what a nightmare painting these shelves has been!  It will be so worth it when they are done though!
.
This beautiful rug from @boutiquerugs was my inspiration for this whole room 😍 I am literally obsessed with it and how amazing it looks on our new flooring!  Hopefully after my THIRD trip to buy paint tomorrow I'll finally be ready for the big reveal! 🙏🏼
.
What do you think so far? Is the blue growing on you?
.
#renovation #renovationproject #homeoffice #officegoals #office #homeprojects #newfloors #newflooring #newfloor #flooring  #modernstyle #modern #traditionalstyle #diyflooring #flooring #flooringinspiration #flooringinspo #diy #doyaddict #hgtv #hgtvhome #diyprojects #diyhomedecor #diyhome #diyhomeprojects #moderntraditional
WE DID IT!!!!! The new flooring is FINISHED and lo WE DID IT!!!!! The new flooring is FINISHED and looking AMAZING!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰.
.
6 days of demo and install and we finally have our new gorgeous @officialselectsurfaces heritage oak spill defense flooring! I am literally obsessed!!
.
WELL - WHAT DO YOU THINK??? 
.
#renovation #renovationproject #homeprojects #newfloors #newflooring #newfloor #flooring #selectsurfaces #laminate #modernstyle #modern #traditionalstyle #diyflooring #flooring #flooringinstallation #flooringinspiration #flooringinspo #diy #doyaddict #hgtv #hgtvhome #diyprojects #diyhomedecor #diyhome
Are you even a #diyer if you don't start your year Are you even a #diyer if you don't start your year with a HUGE project? 
.
I had the best helpers for day one of demo! We got almost all of the old laminate up! Tomorrow we will finish the laminate and take out the carpet from our master bedroom and my office! Sunday morning we will head to @samsclub to pick up our @officialselectsurfaces flooring and I seriously cannot wait! My daughter literally said "how long are we going to live like this 🤨" 😂 check out my stories for a more in depth look at the process! 
.
Swipe to see all of the water damage that made this project on the top of our to do list!  I hope everyone had a great New Year's Day! 🤍 
.
.
#demoday #demo #homeprojects #familyproject #sweatequity #diynetwork #homemakeover #newflooring #selectsurfaces #homeupdates #homeupgrades #diyprojects #diyflooring #buildthelifeyouwant #resolutions #2021 #hgtv #hgtvhome

© 2019 BOLD BOUNDLESS BLONDE

THEME BY ECLAIR DESIGNS