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"Working with Paul and his team was wonderful and ceilings look BEAUTIFUL!!!!! He was more than fair and was prompt in his response to my many questions. Highly recommend him for any ceiling work."
Serving Suffolk, VA and surrounding areas
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"This employees of OBFC care about the quality of their work. I know because it shows. On time every time. We will be doing business with them for a long time."
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"They did a very great job. They were very friendly, straightforward, and easy to deal with."
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"He does good work. He was very dependable. He's got a good eye for things like this."
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"We had a great experience with Foresight. They responded quickly to all communication, were flexible when we had to reschedule at the last minute, and did a great job."
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"Awesome. millennium and team are the best!!! I highly recommend for your construction needs. I have another project I need and I won’t consider anyone else."
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"We received an immediate response. From beginning to end the quality of service was excellent. Overall the repair completed in a couple days. Based on our experience we highly recommend."
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"I would recommend Mike to others needing handyman work done. Mike removed 3 ceiling fans, installed 1 ceiling fan and installed 2 light fixtures for me. Communication was easy and the jobs were done well. Thanks Mike!"
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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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