Suspended Ceiling Installation Instructions
Suspended ceilings are an economical and easy method of covering an unsightly overhead scene. They can also be used to help control utility cost by lessening the area that must be heated and cooled. The installation of these ceilings is very straightforward, and unless the room has odd measurements or obstructions, the project is also a simple one to plan and execute.
Mounting the Brackets
Begin by carefully marking the location for the wall brackets. Obtain a clean measurement at the height you want the ceiling to be. From this point use a level to carefully and methodically mark the remaining walls. It is critical for these measurements to be exact and level. Once marked, have a partner help hold the 12-foot sections of wall bracket in place and insert a screw into each wall stud. These studs will normally be on 16-inch centers. Install all of the wall brackets first, being certain to take careful measurements for any odd lengths that will need to be modified.
Install the Main Tees and Cross Tees
Install the main tees, which will run the full length of the room. These will be set on 4-oot centers. Attach one end of the main tee to the wall bracket. Approximately every 3 feet, you will install a hanger wire be attached to the main tee, then to an anchor point in the overhead ceiling. Use a level to keep the main tees level, and adjust each hanger wire accordingly. Twist the hanger wires in such a manner so there will be no settling or sagging.
Once the main tees are in place, begin installing the cross tees. These will be 4 feet in length and will be spaced every 2 feet along the main tees. The cross tees will snap into place on the main tee.
Install the Tiles
With your grid in place, begin installing the ceiling tiles. The grid described will accommodate 2-foot-by-4-foot ceiling tiles. If you wish to use 2-foot-square tiles, you will need to install additional 2-foot cross tees. Install all full ceiling tile panels first. Along the final wall there will likely be a set of tiles that will not be 4 feet in length. These tiles will have to be custom cut to fit. Measure each opening individually, then cut a ceiling tile to match the measurement. Repeat this process until the entire grid has been filled.
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