Usg Drop Ceiling Installation Guide

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.

Usg drop ceiling installation guide.

Nail the wall angle at every stud with 1 1 4 in. 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. Snap the chalk line tool to create this. Install lag screws at 4 intervals along the main tee string lines.

Install your ceiling at any level as long as you maintain enough clearance 4 in. Usg donn brand dxw wide faced 1 1 2in. Usg donn brand dxla aluminum capped fire rated 15 16in. Mark the desired height at each room corner.

Install hanger wire or. Install wall molding mark the desired new ceiling height on the wall. Allow clearance of at least 4 in. Slip a special outside corner piece over the flange to hide the corner cut.

Snap a chalk line around the entire room perimeter 3 4 in. Usg donn brand dxt dxlt centricitee 9 16in. Choose the ceiling height. For additional information see the usg exterior ceiling systems guide sc2561 which contains design considerations test results and construction details including.

2 measure three quarters of an inch up toward. Cross tees dotted lines are installed parallel to the main tees 2 ft. Or 101 6 mm is recommended below the lowest air duct pipe or beam to install panels. Usg suspension systems accessories.

Measure down 4 inches from the bottom of this object and make a small mark on the wall. Standard application guide ic592 for more information about usg stabilizer bars in plank and large panel applications. Choose a ceiling height. Bend each hanger wire to a 90 degree angle 3 4 above the string line.

Above the desired ceiling height. Use in clean room applications with usg donn. Snap a chalk line marking the top of the wall angle. Usg donn brand dx dxl standard 15 16in.

Attach a hanger wire to each screw and cut 6 below the string line. Trim main tees so that a cross tee slot lines up with the cross tee string. How to install a suspended ceiling for 2 x 2 ft. Pick a height so the ceiling tile will clear the lowest ceiling obstruction like plumbing lines or ductwork.

Pull each hanger wire. Below the lowest air duct pipe or beam. Mark a perimeter chalk line. Usg donn brand dx dxl concealed 15 16in.

Examine the ceiling to find the lowest pipe duct or conduit. Snap a chalk line 3 4 in.