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Robertheard · Jun 16, 2009, 11:24 AM

I will be installing a dropcieling in my basement , will be dropping it about 3 inches(hopefully this works)My question is when I do, the basement door is to tall. Is it common practice to cut the door lower or to build a swing area for into the configuration of the ceiling for door ,and leave the door at it 80 inch hight.
Thank You
Rob

ballengerb1 · Jun 16, 2009, 01:50 PM

There is no code to follow for this situation. If you do anything do not cut the door. Boxing a area that allows a door to swing is the only thing that makes any sense.

creahands · Jun 16, 2009, 05:42 PM

I agree with ballengerb1. Do not cut door.

Most ceiling grid recommend 4'' minimum to get tile in and out. 3'' to tight area to work tile.

Good luck

Chuck

Robertheard · Jun 17, 2009, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by ballengerb1

There is no code to follow for this situation. If you do anything do not cut the door. Boxing a area that allows a door to swing is the only thing that makes any sense.

I found out I will only need to cut 2 inches off max, off the top of the door,Do you still recommend to just box it in, either way wouldn't be a problem, Just that I think the ceiling would have a smoother flow all being the same.
Thanks again
Rob

ballengerb1 · Jun 17, 2009, 07:27 AM

3" or 1/2", do not cut the door. How would you deal with the top of the door frame?

jon123 · Jun 17, 2009, 04:36 PM

agree with ballenger too, you can use 1x2 fur stripping and rock out for the swing area.. your drop should be minimum 4 " and or you may consider lowest points of pipes etc.