Suspended Ceiling Grid
#1
03-23-13, 10:59 AM
Suspended Ceiling Grid
When installing suspended ceiling grid, tees usually have to be cut where they joint the wall angle. Holding the end of the tee in place can be done with a pop rivet. Would a dab of adhesive caulk work instead of the using the pop rivet?
#2
03-23-13, 11:09 AM
Group Moderator
I don't see why not. The biggest problem I see is getting the tees to stay put until the silicone sets.
You might have to get some small squeeze clamps.
You might have to get some small squeeze clamps.
#3
03-23-13, 11:14 AM
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If you work installing the actual ceiling panels from the wall where you started your grid, the panels themselves will hold the grid in place when you get to your opposite wall. Adhesive caulk will slow you down waiting for it to set up completely and strong enough for you to apply pressure when putting up the panels. My gut tells me it may work in theory, but probably won't work in practicality.
#4
03-23-13, 01:40 PM
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I've installed a few ceilings and have never seen the need to secure any of the tees anywhere. As mentioned, the ceiling tiles hold them in place and square them up. If you have a problem with them being too short, it might be because you usually want to complete the center portion of the grid in a room (4x4 or 8x8, etc) and square it up (measure diagonals and make sure they are equal) before you cut the tees that go into the wall angle. Once you install those pieces, it holds everything in place, keeping it square and preventing the ceiling from swaying in any direction.
#5
03-23-13, 02:55 PM
Ken, don't forget to cut your beginning main tees at the first diamond, or nothing will fit on 2' centers. I use small spring clamps to hold the mains and cross in place until the structure is solid and won't slip.
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#6
03-23-13, 03:12 PM
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What are those clips 
#7
03-23-13, 03:20 PM
It is actually upside down. On the short lateral, there is a bumpout that slips over your wall molding. The rest sits inside the molding. The long split part protrudes out and if you will note, the profile will fit cross tees exactly. Put these in place after you mark the wall above the wall molding and start throwing cross ties at it. They hold everything in place and at the right place. No lifting of the grid due to wind, etc.
What they are called???? I dunno!! Had to replace a ceiling at church where new HVAC system return duct went through the ceiling of a room from the floor below (don't ask) and they were there.
OK, I'll research it and find out where to get them. I need to know, too, before the next grid job.
What they are called???? I dunno!! Had to replace a ceiling at church where new HVAC system return duct went through the ceiling of a room from the floor below (don't ask) and they were there.
OK, I'll research it and find out where to get them. I need to know, too, before the next grid job.
#9
04-05-13, 09:40 AM
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#11
04-05-13, 04:05 PM
Angle on Block
Thanks, guys. I think I will try PA nailer with 1 in. nails with washer and #3 load.
