Usg Drop Ceiling Installation Guide

How to install a suspended ceiling for 2 x 2 ft.

Usg drop ceiling installation guide.

Installing 2 x 4 drop ceiling panels determine the size of the border panels to get the length of your border panels divide the width of the room by the. This installation guide identifies and defines components used in each system and provides step by step instructions used to install each of the six usg exterior ceiling systems. Bend each hanger wire to a 90 degree angle 3 4 above the string line. Install wall molding mark the desired new ceiling height on the wall.

Usg suspension systems accessories. Measure down 4 inches from the bottom of this object and make a small mark on the wall. Mark the desired height at each room corner. Install hanger wire or.

Usg donn brand dxt dxlt centricitee 9 16in. Snap the chalk line tool to create this. Or 101 6 mm is recommended below the lowest air duct pipe or beam to install panels. Examine the ceiling to find the lowest pipe duct or conduit.

Usg donn brand dxf dxlf fineline 9 16in. Usg donn brand dx dxl standard 15 16in. Slip a special outside corner piece over the flange to hide the corner cut. Standard application guide ic592 for more information about usg stabilizer bars in plank and large panel applications.

Above the desired ceiling height. Choose a ceiling height. Mark a perimeter chalk line. Usg donn brand dx dxl concealed 15 16in.

For additional information see the usg exterior ceiling systems guide sc2561 which contains design considerations test results and construction details including. Trim main tees so that a cross tee slot lines up with the cross tee string. 2 measure three quarters of an inch up toward. Allow clearance of at least 4 in.

Attach a hanger wire to each screw and cut 6 below the string line. Cross tees dotted lines are installed parallel to the main tees 2 ft. Install your ceiling at any level as long as you maintain enough clearance 4 in. Usg donn brand dxw wide faced 1 1 2in.

Snap a chalk line marking the top of the wall angle. Pull each hanger wire. Snap a chalk line around the entire room perimeter 3 4 in. Below the lowest air duct pipe or beam.

Use in clean room applications with usg donn. Usg donn brand dxla aluminum capped fire rated 15 16in. Pick a height so the ceiling tile will clear the lowest ceiling obstruction like plumbing lines or ductwork. Use for standard ceiling perimeters.

Install lag screws at 4 intervals along the main tee string lines. W usg donn brand.