Installing a Suspened Ceiling
Acoustical Ceiling - Grid Ceiling
The most common panel dimesion installed is 2x4. To calculate the layout, begin by determining your height. There should be 3 inches gap between plumbing and 5 inches between electrical lights and acoustical panels. Minimum ceiling height is 7 foot 6 inches.
Begin by snapping a chalk line around the room at the chosen level. Install right angle moulding grid just above the chalk line.
To hang the main runners for the panels, cut the main tees to length with tin snips. Set them on the right angle moulding at each end. Support them every 4 foot with a #12 or heavier wire which is attached to eye screws which are fastened into the joists above.
Lock 4 foot cross tees to the main runner grid by inserting the tabs intot slots in the main tees and then wiggling them until they snap into place.
Slide the panels up diagonally through the grid openings, and alower them into place. Install any recessed lighting panels. Cut border panels as necessary with a sharp utility knife.
Be sure hands are clean or where gloves to protect oil and smudges from damaging ceiling tiles when they are installed. Raise ceiling panels at an angle to above the ceiling then lower then into place, resting on the main runner and grid tees.
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Acoustical Ceiling - Grid Ceiling
The most common panel dimesion installed is 2x4. To calculate the layout, begin by determining your height. There should be 3 inches gap between plumbing and 5 inches between electrical lights and acoustical panels. Minimum ceiling height is 7 foot 6 inches.
Begin by snapping a chalk line around the room at the chosen level. Install right angle moulding grid just above the chalk line.
To hang the main runners for the panels, cut the main tees to length with tin snips. Set them on the right angle moulding at each end. Support them every 4 foot with a #12 or heavier wire which is attached to eye screws which are fastened into the joists above.
Lock 4 foot cross tees to the main runner grid by inserting the tabs intot slots in the main tees and then wiggling them until they snap into place.
Slide the panels up diagonally through the grid openings, and alower them into place. Install any recessed lighting panels. Cut border panels as necessary with a sharp utility knife.
Be sure hands are clean or where gloves to protect oil and smudges from damaging ceiling tiles when they are installed. Raise ceiling panels at an angle to above the ceiling then lower then into place, resting on the main runner and grid tees.
Ceilings installed only $1.60 sq ft - Material & Labor! Click here for more information
