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?—Gary K.
Dear Gary: Once cracks start to develop, particularly in a real plaster ceiling, it is not surprising the repairs don’t last long before new cracks appear or old ones reopen. Plaster is a very hard surface and does not absorb sound well, so it is not the ideal ceiling material for a home theater.
