Q: I wonder if ceiling insulation in a basement does any good. The basement is not heated and gets chilly in winter. The ceiling is insulated with 9 inches of fiberglass batting that was once ...

Drop ceilings and drywall both offer suitable basement ceiling options. It's a matter of what works best for your situation and preferences. Read more: Features That Could Wreck Your Home's Value ...

Insulation is key to making a finished basement feel comfortable and to eliminate the dank feeling that commonly occupies below-grade spaces. Start by covering the foundation walls with ¾-inch ...

One of the easiest and most practical ceiling treatments for a finished basement is a suspended, acoustic tile ceiling. Available in many different shapes, styles and textures, these tiles work ...

Acoustic Timber™ from Autex offers a 100% polyester range of products that imitate the look of natural timber. Available in panels, baffles, or ceiling tiles.

Fantoni's Letwood wall-mounted and ceiling-mounted sound-deadening systems combine innovative aesthetic design and top-quality acoustic insulation, meeting visual and practical requirements.

Autex Acoustics has released a new acoustic panel system suitable for hospitality interiors, created to target and absorb sound with its flexible design.

Another consideration is head height. If the finished basement ceiling will be less than 7 feet tall, you may want to consider either lifting your house or digging down the basement slab and footings.