Installing A False Ceiling

Know your ceiling and grid terms.

Installing a false ceiling. I pretty much learned 90 of what i needed to know from this guys so props to him. Put a few spots of adhesive on the finishing strip press it into place remove it again immediately and after waiting for 5 minutes tap it firmly into place. Border panel ceiling panels cut to create a perimeter around the room.

Cross tee shorter steel beams that run perpendicular and parallel to main beams to form the grid openings that support the tiles. Edging profile to finish the outer edges of the false ceiling neatly fix the finishing strips in place with construction adhesive. I ve embedded it at the bottom of this article after these steps but i recommend reading these steps first.

Cut the 2x4 lengths with a circular saw and install them between the joists flush with the bottom of the joist. Use 6d common nails to fasten the brackets setting them every 1 1 2 to 2 feet. If you want a mitered finish in the corners cut the wall runner bottom most wall angle at a 45 degree angle.

Cut the bracket to the required lengths with tin snips or a hacksaw. Installation of a false ceiling from plasterboard. I found a great video that explains how to install a drop ceiling.

Whether you are a professional or a newbie it is important to layout the design on a graph paper. Wall molding attaches to the wall to support tiles and. Existing ceiling joists can definitely be used but if you have removed the ceiling to install a new one this is a good opportunity to add blocking between the beams.

3 types of installation fixing for suspended ceiling. Install blocks every two feet and nail or screw them in place. Space is just enough to angle the tiles into.