Home > How To > Interiors > Framing a Basement Ceiling Interiors From the JLC Forums Framing a Basement Ceiling In this thread from May 2013, forum members debate various methods for framing a flat ceiling to accept drywall in a finished basement. By JLC forum participants Login or Register to download the PDF version of this article. (1.55 MB) This ceiling system suspends nailers from 2x4 hangers placed 16 inches on-center on every third joist.dgbldr, Michigan Login or Register to continue reading