I'm breaking a bunch of them, trying to fit them in and move them around.
2007-09-30 08:26:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The grid's already up. I'm just replacing tiles, and having a helluva time.
2007-09-30 08:30:04 · update #1
Certainly one of the most important INITIAL issues are that the dropped bracing was installed with adequate spacing to the floor/rafters above...Usually 8 inches works. Then is the issue of how many HANG wires were installed. Then the measurements of the MAIN supports versus the moveable supports already cut and crimped to hook into the Mains.
About 3 years ago I installed DROPPED in an office; approx. 800 sq. ft. Nothing was a problem. What most often can happen is a problem with overhead plumbing/ AC ducting; Electrical conduit or open wiring; and at the perimeters.
PREP is valid. The panels are usually 2 x 4 or similar, and the slots in the mains are designed for that. Certainly the STUFF is fragile; Obviously there are always issues; even in a PRO job; but with care, and manuevering; they can be inserted, moved around, and dropped into place.
Consider perhaps some minor modification by trimming with a utility knife and a straight edge if one is too tight. The framing is at approx. 1/2 inch so you can logically trim 1/4 off without issue.
I can't know of the framing install, or all I've suggested that help the process for you; that was or wasn't done ahead of time. I just know what I know.
Steven Wolf
On a lighter note; I never have less than 10% OVER for waste on a job site.
2007-09-30 08:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trick in tight spaces is to angle them in, corner first. -Sometimes it helps to use your utility knife to shave off some of the back of the tile to get an advantage.
-You can loosen the hanger wire on the main runner, lower the grid a bit, insert the tile, and then tie off the wire at the original bend.
14 years experience as a ceiling mechanic; seen it all!
2007-09-30 09:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by DIYpro 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you left enough clearance (6" or more from bottom of floor joists and obsticles) your grid should not be the problem. If your grid is too close to obsticles, it will fight you all the way. Sounds like you should lower your grid, Or just take your time and take a few breaks and you won't break as many tile.
2007-09-30 08:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mena-Remodels.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your grids are not square. Either square up your grids or measure the grids and cut the tile 1/16 smaller on all 4 sides of your measure and you won't break them.
2007-09-30 09:16:23 · answer #4 · answered by gooch_08831 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn the tile so that you insert it diagonally like inserting it into the dimaond shape, not the square of the grid. Put it all the way up inside the cieling, then lay it flat and slide it forward and let it drop down into place.
2007-09-30 08:37:55 · answer #5 · answered by ArLorax 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋