Fitting Suspended Ceiling Grid

In order to put in a drop ceiling you need to first install a grid system of runners to support your ceiling tiles.

Fitting suspended ceiling grid.

It s comprised of a grid that supports 2 x 4 or 2 x 2 ft. Click to add item gridmax 4 x 1 white ceiling grid wall bracket cover to the compare list. Now the grid is in place and ridged the tiles can be put into place. If the measurements are not the same trim one of the mains further until the diagonals are equal.

Measure the ceiling and plot it out on graph paper marking the exact locations of all windows and doors. Mark the direction of ceiling joists. Surface mount ceilings suspended ceilings 23 suspended ceilings 16 application. Fitting the ceiling tiles.

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. The measurements will be the same if the grid is square. When making a selection below to narrow your results down each selection made will reload the page to display the desired results. Mark the joists on the ceiling itself using a pencil or chalk to draw the joist lines across the ceiling.

Explore our ceiling grid today. Easier to install than drywall a suspended ceiling allows simple access to overhead mechanical systems. Commercial ceiling grid from armstrong ceiling installation systems create stronger more stable systems that install faster and easier. 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.

Drop ceilings also known as a suspended ceiling offer many advantages over drywall. Angle the tiles up through the grid and gently lower the tiles into place.