Fitting Suspended Ceiling Grid

It s comprised of a grid that supports 2 x 4 or 2 x 2 ft.

Fitting suspended ceiling grid.

Commercial ceiling grid from armstrong ceiling installation systems create stronger more stable systems that install faster and easier. In order to put in a drop ceiling you need to first install a grid system of runners to support your ceiling tiles. Fitting the ceiling tiles. Mark the direction of ceiling joists.

If the measurements are not the same trim one of the mains further until the diagonals are equal. The suspension wire brackets will essentially help to support the weight of the ceiling grid across its span when they are attached between the main tees and existing ceiling or ceiling joists. Measure the ceiling and plot it out on graph paper marking the exact locations of all windows and doors. This is achieved by using screw eyes or special hanging screws that may be included with your ceiling kit and wire.

Angle the tiles up through the grid and gently lower the tiles into place. Drop ceilings also known as a suspended ceiling offer many advantages over drywall. To install a suspended ceiling. Now the grid is in place and ridged the tiles can be put into place.

Suspended ceiling to check that your grid is square measure across the diagonals of the 2 x 4 opening. Click to add item gridmax 4 x 1 white ceiling grid wall bracket cover to the compare list. Mark the joists on the ceiling itself using a pencil or chalk to draw the joist lines across the ceiling. The measurements will be the same if the grid is square.

Surface mount ceilings suspended ceilings 23 suspended ceilings 16 application. Drop ceilings are cost effective easy to install on your own and allow you to access ductwork and wires easily after it s been installed.