Not everyone was born with the gift to handle tools and plan large-scale construction projects. Truth be told there are plenty of us that are all thumbs when it comes to driving a nail into a wall. When faced with projects as simple as hanging a drop ceiling you might be able to fumble through it but at the risk of hanging it crooked, leaving gaps or simply creating an unsafe overhanging weapon similar to acme anvil. For some, it's best to just leave the drop ceiling installation and other home improvement projects to professional contractors.
One Size Does Not Fit All
It's not easy to hang a ceiling, and you can't just go by the measurements of the room based on square footage. Measurement is needed, especially if you're working in multiple rooms. Not all of the rooms in a home or building are the same size. Even if they are supposed to be, the walls likely have variances because of settling and movement of the home. Always measure every space right down to the finest measurement - otherwise you could wind up with ill-fitting ceiling tiles and gaps at the walls.
Speak with Professionals
Contractors are immensely helpful when it comes to remodeling in your home, even for something as simple as a drop ceiling. Not only can they get the job done if you turn the work over to them but if you truly prefer to do the work on your own you can hire contractors to act as consultants for a small fee and they give you tips on the steps you need to take, the costs, recommended materials and tools, things to avoid, etc. As part of the consult many will give you an accurate cost on what it would cost you to do the work vs. what they would charge to get the drop ceiling put in quickly (and properly).
Arm Yourself
You have to have the right "everything" in order to do any home improvement project, even if it's as seemingly simple as hanging a drop ceiling. The worst thing you can do is cheap out and buy the least-expensive tools and/or materials. That's a form of cutting corners and it will cost you more in the end. You'll have a less durable ceiling that's more susceptible to wear and even falling. Cheap tools are another story all together - if you can't afford quality tools then you may want to skip the remodel all together or just pony up for some contractors that will do things right.
Once you review the report from the consultation as well as what you'll need to get this home improvement job done right, you need to give a lot of thought as to whether or not your want to tackle this project on your own. There are a lot of benefits to hiring professional contractors - including the fact that there's less chance of something going wrong with an experience professional crew handling the work. If you're all thumbs when it comes to handling tools around the home then you may want to just invest in hiring contractors to hang your drop ceiling.
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