How To Install Drop Ceilings

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How to install drop ceilings. Place all ceiling and grid materials in one location. Then use wire to hang the main runners from your ceiling joists. Measuring for your border panels and for hanging hardware placement.

Step 1 design your drop ceiling grid. Start by measuring the dimensions of your room so you can cut the runners of the grid to fit. If your new drop ceiling installation will have border panels make sure that the opposite sides of the room have the same border width.

Literally measure and make a to scale drawing of each room. Nail the wall angle at every stud with 1 1 4 in. Apply them to the ceiling with screw eyes screw hooks nails or by drilling.

Plan the location of each ceiling panel for an even layout. To install a drop ceiling you will first need to install a grid system to support its weight. Snap a chalk line marking the top of the wall angle.

We highly recommend watching this video for an overview of the process and also reading the drop ceiling installation guide. The main t runs perpendicular to the floor joists. Cut one flange of the angle and bend it around outside corners.

Always cut panels face up with a sharp utility knife. Stretch each wire to remove any kinks and make a 90 degree bend where the suspension wire crosses the level line. Then layout your.