What Are Some Common Ceiling Types in Homes Today?

Whether you’re having a new house built or you’re remodelling your existing home, ceiling style is an important part of the process. Not only can it affect the spaciousness of your home, but it can also influence the resale value. Therefore, choosing the ceiling that best compliments your home is an important decision. Here are the pros and cons of four common ceiling types and how drywall services in Toronto West can help you install one in your home.

Beadboard Ceiling

Beadboards are flat planks consisting of one or two “beads” that are arranged vertically into the face of the boards. As the name suggests, these beads are semi-circular, raised ridges. This makes the ceiling look like it has two to three narrow boards side by side, and it can give your home a cozy cottage feel. Although other materials can be utilized, pine is most commonly used to create beadboard planks.

One of the advantages of installing a beadboard ceiling is that it can draw the eye upward, making your home appear larger and creating visual texture. In addition, if you’re not a fan of your popcorn ceiling, beadboard can completely hide it without you having to go through the trouble of scraping it off. Beadboard ceilings are affordable as compared to other common ceiling types, making them a great option if you’re on a budget. Contact Handyman Connection in Toronto West for a quick and effective installation of beadboard ceiling in your home.

Conventional Ceiling

If you’re looking for something simple and classic, a conventional ceiling may be the way to go. This type of ceiling is typically finished with drywall and then painted a colour of your choice. Although a conventional ceiling is usually eight – nine feet high, you can raise it to 10 to 13 feet to give your room a more spacious vibe. Lowering your ceiling to eight feet can create a cozy feel, but it can also make the room feel slightly claustrophobic or even dated.

Tray Ceiling

Although the perimeter of a tray ceiling is approximately nine feet high, its central section is raised about a foot higher. This creates the illusion of height for an affordable price. Depending on room size and home location, you can expect to pay between $3 and $5 per square foot for installation. 

While a tray ceiling pairs well with a wide variety of architectural styles, it can be more difficult to paint and clean due to its two heights. In addition, the drop-down border around the central section can make your room feel claustrophobic.

Vaulted Ceiling

A vaulted ceiling consists of a high central arch that draws the eye upward. The central arch is usually made of wooden scaffolding and finished with wood planks, tile or drywall. Although vaulted ceilings are great in large homes, they can complement small spaces as well. For example, if your kitchen is on the small side, a vaulted ceiling can immediately open it up and make it appear larger. In addition, a raised ceiling often equates to larger windows and more natural light.

However, because vaulted ceilings create extra space, this means that you have more square footage to heat. You may find that heat rises to the top of the ceiling, leaving the main room cooler than you’d like. Furthermore, a high ceiling may not be the most practical choice when it comes to maintenance, as it can be difficult to reach cobwebs and change lightbulbs.

A ceiling is one of the most important features of your home, which means a high-quality installation job can make your rooms look more spacious and increase your property value. Call Handyman Connection to learn more about our home repairs.