Installing Tray Ceiling

First determine the width of the lowered area of the ceiling.

Installing tray ceiling. Screw the track into the desired location along the edge of the tray ceiling. Stain the crown molding and let it dry. It involves constructing the drop down.

Use drywall screws and screw into each hole. The framing for the tray ceiling is. If necessary go into the attic and make sure there are no wires pipes or ductwork behind the planned opening.

Measure the length of the. This creates an effect where the center section of the. For rooms on the upper level the ceiling will be raised using the space in the attic.

2 4 lumber was ripped to form 1 1 2 strips for the framework of the tray ceiling. To cut the 2 by 4 lumber so it s angled make a 45 degree angle cut to remove one corner. Tray ceilings are most easily installed in rooms on the upper level of the home.

Prices vary dramatically based on your location the size of the home the detail work and more but generally plan on 500 to 1 500 per ceiling. A tray ceiling is a type of ceiling in which box shaped constructions called soffits are installed around the perimeter of the ceiling. Turn it around and make the.

Mark the bottom edge of the tray ceiling onto all four walls by snapping a chalk line on each wall or by using a. Nail your new 2 by 2s to the wall along a level line and attach clips about every 18 inches along the top for the. Apply adhesive caulk to secure the bead in place.