How To Make A Suspended Ceiling

Step 1 set the height.

How to make a suspended ceiling. Personally i think the. 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. Whereas suspended light fixtures like chandeliers can further reduce headroom and make a space with a drop ceiling feel more cramped flat decorative light diffusing ceiling panels open and.

In between these main tees cross tees are fitted at distances to suit the size of tile chosen. Drop ceilings also known as a suspended ceiling offer many advantages over drywall. They come in a ton of styles and can be humidity and mold resistant and offer various levels of sound insulation.

Drop ceiling tiles come in flush mounts the tiles are even with the t s or with reveals tiles sit slightly below t s. The first step is to determine the maximum height of the new suspended ceiling. Any deviation in the wall angles will alter the entire ceiling.

Determine the exact height at which the suspended ceiling will be installed. The wall angles form the perimeter of the suspended ceiling supporting its edges. In order to put in a drop ceiling you need to first install a grid system of runners to support your ceiling tiles.

A suspended ceiling comprises the long main struts usually called tees which are fitted or hung from the old ceiling at right angles to the existing joist direction. From the existing ceiling joists. It s important to set this at the proper height and make it perfectly level.

Rondo has created a step by step installation video which describes the best way to install our rondo key lock suspended ceiling system. If you don t plan to install a drop in fluorescent fixture measure down about 4 in. Carefully remove each tile from the grid and wrap it in.