Suspended Ceiling Grid Installation Instructions
Suspended ceiling installation guide how to fit a suspended ceiling.
Suspended ceiling grid installation instructions. Wall molding attaches to the wall to support tiles and. To install a drop ceiling you will first need to install a grid system to support its weight. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. To complete the grid system cut secondary runners to the other length of the room and.
For more information please call the usg customer service center at 1 800 950 3839. Then use wire to hang the main runners from your ceiling joists. Cut the top of the grid first with tin snips. How to install your armstrong suspended ceiling install grid prepare and hang main beams to prepare the first main beam trim the end of the main beam so that a cross tee slot on the main beam is the border panel distance from the wall b.
Sketch and measure the ceiling so you can. Free delivery with 45 order. Now the grid is in place and ridged the tiles can be put into place. Ceiling grid kit black model 182 07 145 48 145 48.
Angle the tiles up through the grid and gently lower the tiles into place. Main beam load bearing beams of a suspension system that are hung with hanger wires. A 30 year pro shares his drop ceiling installation tips and demonstrates his techniques that will help you hang a suspended ceiling easier and faster. Ceiling designs can be submitted and all of the parts and pieces for the installation will be manufactured and shipped out as a kit for faster and easier installation.
This video demonstrates the installation from beginning to end and includes helpful tips along the. This creates the proper border tile opening tip. Cross tee shorter steel beams that run perpendicular and parallel to main beams to form the grid openings that support the tiles. Includes screw drill adapter leveling line and all common hardware as well as complete instructions to install a suspended ceiling grid.
Installing usg grid ceiling and tile is surprisingly easy. Drop suspended ceiling grid installation kit model 8865 6 14 38 14 38. This value pack is ideal for installing up to 400 sq. Start by measuring the dimensions of your room so you can cut the runners of the grid to fit.
Know your ceiling and grid terms. Fitting the ceiling tiles. Border panel ceiling panels cut to create a perimeter around the room.