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 Once the perimeter is
attached, then the runners are placed. Placing runners is simple if
you hang wires above each course first. Wires are attached to the
existing ceiling by twisting each one around a screw eye. Runners
interlock with the perimeter track and each other end to end while
the wires are threaded through the track to raise or lower them,
maintaining a level plane. You can install all of your runners first
and then the crossties. But we like to complete the grid as we go
installing light fixtures, ducting and other elements that will
connect to the grid.
The last step is to install the panels.
Sliding them into place is a bit tricky at first time but once you
get the hang of it, the process goes quickly.
Keep in mind
that installing a suspended ceiling is like installing floor tiles.
Some measuring is appropriate so that perimeter panels will be
reasonably uniform in width. Without this consideration, a course of
full tiles could exist at one side of the room with just a narrow
slit at the other side. Planning is important here.
When we
did the ceilings in the showroom of our remodeling company offices,
we used wallboard everywhere except in the main area where the
ceiling was 20 feet tall. We selected 2x2 panels with a deep texture
because we wanted an interesting look. However, fancy suspended
ceilings aren't one bit better than the simplest ones. Not in any
way. So, choose what makes you happy and enjoy.
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