
*No Claim is made to the exclusive right to use “CEILINGS” apart from the mark as shown. View our Fineline Grid Techniques video to learn more about installing fineline grid. Other designs include the Armstrong Sonata XL or the USG Identitee ceiling grid. The 9/16” or fineline narrow grid also comes in different designs like the ‘Armstrong Silhouette’ grid or the USG Fineline grid, both commonly known as the ‘Bolt Slot Grid’. This ceiling grid is commonly called ‘fineline’ or ‘narrow’ grid and has a more sleek and distinctive look than the classic drop ceiling grid design. The most commonly installed ceiling grid is the standard 15/16” grid commonly known as the 1” wide grid.ĭon’t want your ceiling to look like a traditional suspended ceiling?Ī drop ceiling grid can also be installed using a more modern looking 9/16” wide metal grid. Suspended ceiling grids come in all different sizes, styles, and colors. Four million feet of installed ceilings can’t be wrong! Grid Sizes and Designs You’re sure to find one just right for you. Review these photos of grid ceilings installed by Strictly Ceilings. They look great when they are completed and give that personal touch to your space.

Suspended ceiling grid is the most commonly installed ceilings for the commercial office and residential basements.

Installing suspended ceiling grids how to#
Check out our how-to video on Grid Installation Basics to learn how to install grid like a professional. They are easy to install if you have the right person showing you how. They are installed a least 4” down and hang from wires that are secured to the structure above. A suspended ceiling, drop ceiling or ‘false’ ceiling grid system is installed in both commercial and residential locations. If you’re just starting out, you may want to watch our video on The Basics of Suspended Ceilings. If noise or temperature is a concern for your new installation, you can choose to reface your ceiling by installing the appropriate Ceilume Ceiling Tiles. Suspended Ceiling Grid BasicsĪ suspended ceiling grid system is a metal framework that is usually in a 2’x2’ or 2’x4’ pattern and consists of 12' main runners, 4' cross tees, 2' cross tees and wall angle. Check out our how-to videos and learn how to Install suspended Ceiling Grid like a professional! Strictly Ceilings will walk you through all the choices and help you select the best combination of aesthetics and affordability. If your imagination isn’t limited, then neither are they! Strictly Ceilings is the suspended ceiling experts who makes your ceiling dreams come true. S Sample Room A Joist usually 16" on center B Snapped chalk lines in center of joists Joist direction PLANNING YOUR ARMSTRONG CEILING Main beams typically run perpendicular to the joists.Suspended Ceiling Grid Systems Offer Tremendous Flexibility and Styleĭrop Ceiling grid styles are so varied your use of them is limited only by your imagination. rive nails to find exact center line of joists.Mark the joist locations with chalk lines. Repeat this to locate other joists and determine their direction. TOOLS NEEDED TO INSTALL YOUR CEILING LOCATE HIDDEN JOISTS TO INSTALL WIRE FASTENERS Use either a stud finder or locate hidden joists by tapping on the ceiling until you hear a solid thud. NOTE: QuickHang hardware cannot be used below drywall ceilings. Joists will need to be located W and marked. hen installing below an existing drywall ceiling, a minimum 4" drop is required to install panels.Consult the light manufacturer’s instructions I for details. nstallations with light fixtures will likely require additional clearance and support.(QuickHang instructions are notated by a gray background) NOTE: QuickHang hooks and brackets are available through select retailers. o allow for ceiling tile installation and accessibility, the minimum drop is 3" with traditional hanger wire or 2.5" with T QuickHang™ grid hooks.If your room configuration is unusual, you may require additional components. Main beams are typically installed on 4' centers.Main beams should be installed perpendicular to the joists.Always cut mineral fiber or fiberglass ceiling panels face up with a sharp utility knife.Keep hands clean to avoid smudges on the finished ceiling.Do not apply loose fill or batt insulation so that it rests directly on the panels.Never install ceiling panels below an existing ceiling that contains embedded radiant-heat coils.emove panels from the cartons 24 hours before installation and allow them to adjust to normal interior conditions of the area R where installation will take place.Store and install panels in areas with temperature and humidity ranges that meet specific product warranty requirements.When working overhead, make sure your work area is clear of obstructions and that your ladder is stable.Safety glasses and gloves are recommended to be worn during installation.

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