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"They did a great job with my drop ceiling!"
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"Omar was fantastic! I had a ceiling leak from my bathroom and he repaired it quickly and it looks like nothing ever happened. I’ll definitely use him again."
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"What a business plan - Provide a quick ,timely estimate. Show up to work on time. Be polite. Provide great customer service, Do professional work. Finish on schedule and clean up..... Anthony and Cody replaced a drywall ceiling and some wall surface from storm damage. They also provided new crown molding and painted. Great job. My wife and I recommend them wholeheartedly."
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"ALL want every well take him 1 day 1/2 and we were very please and satisfy."
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"Looks great! Lots of attention paid to detail of design. Listened and was helpful. Very satisfied."
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"I had a couple of landscape folks take a look at the work I wanted and his pricing was in line and the finished product looked perfect. He is good with communication and everything he said he would do, he did it. Gary is a good guy, very personable, honest and he has gained my trust and I will be using him again."
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Customers say: True professional
"Great best job I could have hope varry professional"
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Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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"I am so thankful to have found B&V. They were responsive, detailed, and timely in all of the work they performed for me. I am thoroughly pleased with their services. They scraped popcorn ceilings off, repaired drywall, demoed bathroom vanities and kitchen cabinets, painted cabinets and the entire house. They are a great team!"
Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 1995
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"Carl did an amazing job!"
Serving Gainesville, GA and surrounding areas
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In business since 2012
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"They are professional and very pet friendly. They have been very understanding and working with me due to recent surgeries Ive had and have been more than willing to accommodate my needs. They are wonderful and very nice people."
A drop ceiling is a type of secondary ceiling that is dropped down below the actual ceiling of a room, hence the name. It’s made up of ceiling tiles (made of fiberboard, foam, wood, metal, or plastic) supported by a metal grid. The space between the drop ceiling and the structural ceiling can be used to hide wiring, pipes, and HVAC ducts.
Most drop ceiling installations take about two to three days, including the time needed to build the grid frame, install it, and place each ceiling tile properly. Your installation might take more time if you need to modify plumbing, HVAC ducts, or electrical wiring to accommodate the new ceiling.
Most drop ceilings require a clearance of at least three inches from the structural ceiling, though you’ll likely need more than that to make space for pipes, ducts, lights, fans, sprinklers, or wiring. In many places, building codes require a minimum ceiling height of seven feet, which can limit the amount of clearance you’ll have between your drop ceiling and structural ceiling.
Yes, you can paint a drop ceiling, but it’s not always recommended. Painting a drop ceiling can sometimes void your warranty because using improper paint or technique can cause the tiles to sag. Paint can also negatively affect the fire resistance, soundproofing, and light reflection of the panels. Consider these downsides before taking on ceiling painting costs.
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