Dear James: I want to reduce the noise from my children's playroom. I'm thinking of installing acoustical tiles. Are there ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's time to bring some form to their function. In the balance of form and function, drop ceilings lean heavily toward function.

Material matters: Gypsum, PVC, and aluminum each offer unique benefits for different rooms, from moisture resistance in bathrooms to warmth in living spaces. Smart installation: Choosing the right ...

INDIANAPOLIS – We recently had a demonstration on pocket screws, which can be used to join together pieces of wood. You can make things like cabinets, shelves and frames. Now I’m using pocket screws ...

Dear James: I like older styles and décor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still get the metal materials, and is the project suitable for do-it-yourselfers? Dear Greg: The decorative ...

Dear James: One room has recurring cracks in the plaster ceiling. Instead of more repairs, is it wise to add a dropped tile ceiling to use it as a home theater? Dear Gary: Once cracks start to develop ...

From metal mesh panels to concealed-suspension ceilings, here's our roundup of the latest acoustical ceiling and wall products. To improve design flexibility, Armstrong now offers its largest metal ...

This tenant improvement project for an undisclosed confidential client within an existing building in Seattle features a custom suspended wood ceiling system developed as a prototype for future phases ...

Popcorn ceilings were a design staple in the 1970s, used as an inexpensive way to add texture, hide imperfections, and muffle sound. Today, they're still present in old homes and used in some new ...

Sustainable design means making a building healthier for both the planet and the individuals who occupy it. Unfortunately, in retail design the ceiling is often neglected, copied and pasted from the ...