How To Hang A Drop Ceiling
It starts with a game plan. How to install a drop ceiling. How To Install An Acoustic Drop Ceiling How Tos Diy Use the screwdriver to install screws into the ceiling studs if using metal wire or screw a hook into the stud for a chain. How to hang a drop ceiling . Use the tape measure to determine the distance from the permanent ceiling to the suspended ceiling. Measuring for your border panels and for hanging hardware placement. Plan the location of each ceiling panel for an even layout. If you dont plan to install a drop-in. Place all ceiling and grid materials in one location. Suspended ceilings are the ideal solution for rooms in the basement where ducts pipes and cables are located and require direct access. I want to highlight here the key steps with some pain saving pointers. The cross tee slots must line up. Save yourself some major aggravation and avoid my mistakes. Cut the main tees for the drop ceiling hangers. Measure and cut the main tees acco