Walls and Ceilings - Replacement ceiling tiles
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Rohey
05-29-06, 08:33 PM
I have a 1976 Fugua First Cabin mobile home that I am getting ready to sell. One of the ceiling panels was damaged and must be replaced. I am doubtfull that I could find a match but where does one go to buy ceiling panels for moblie homes? I think they are 16" on center with the center piece that holds the panels in place. If I could find one and paint it to match I would be good to go....Thanks...Rohey
marksr
05-30-06, 05:05 AM
Welcome to the forums Rohey
I don't know if replacement ceiling panels are available. Whenever I have replaced any MH ceilings I have done so with sheetrock [did complete ceiling] but this usually requires beefing up the "truss" system.
If there is a MH repair or parts center near you I would ask them. I would think your best bet would be if you could find a MH that is being scrapped out and possibly get a ceiling panel from it.
The panels are on 16" centers, 4' wide and the width of the MH
Would it be feasable to use a drop ceiling panel [2'x4'] to patch the damaged area? Wouldn't be a perfect match but if large enough to replace the damaged portion it might not look too bad once caulked and painted.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help
I don't know if replacement ceiling panels are available. Whenever I have replaced any MH ceilings I have done so with sheetrock [did complete ceiling] but this usually requires beefing up the "truss" system.
If there is a MH repair or parts center near you I would ask them. I would think your best bet would be if you could find a MH that is being scrapped out and possibly get a ceiling panel from it.
The panels are on 16" centers, 4' wide and the width of the MH
Would it be feasable to use a drop ceiling panel [2'x4'] to patch the damaged area? Wouldn't be a perfect match but if large enough to replace the damaged portion it might not look too bad once caulked and painted.
Sorry I couldn't be of more help
mnsrcontractor
06-01-06, 09:03 PM
Most of the ceiling panels have been patterned 2' on center to match the older mfd homes(2' ceiling/roof joists), although there are the 16'' patterns also. I know of about 15 distributors in the US of them.
Rohey if you would PM me your location, I can line you up with some closest to you :)
Something to remember, the lion's share of the older mfd homes* have 2x3 roof/ceiling joists....which need cleaned off well, from staples and nails, glue,etc.
Re: HUD's certifications, older than June 76 is mobile home, not trailer
after June 1976 are considered mfd.homes, whether they have T1-11 or are tin-sides.
Glad I could hop in and help!
Rohey if you would PM me your location, I can line you up with some closest to you :)
Something to remember, the lion's share of the older mfd homes* have 2x3 roof/ceiling joists....which need cleaned off well, from staples and nails, glue,etc.
Re: HUD's certifications, older than June 76 is mobile home, not trailer
after June 1976 are considered mfd.homes, whether they have T1-11 or are tin-sides.
Glad I could hop in and help!
marksr
06-02-06, 05:19 AM
Most of the ceiling panels have been patterned 2' on center to match the older mfd homes(2' ceiling/roof joists), although there are the 16'' patterns also.
All the older MHs that I have worked on had the ceilings on 16" centers.
Something to remember, the lion's share of the older mfd homes* have 2x3 roof/ceiling joists....which need cleaned off well, from staples and nails, glue,etc.
Every older MH that I have replaced ceilings in had a truss system made from 1"x2"s with paneling gussets. The glue is usually dried out and easily removed but the staples and screws can be fun :wall:
All the older MHs that I have worked on had the ceilings on 16" centers.
Something to remember, the lion's share of the older mfd homes* have 2x3 roof/ceiling joists....which need cleaned off well, from staples and nails, glue,etc.
Every older MH that I have replaced ceilings in had a truss system made from 1"x2"s with paneling gussets. The glue is usually dried out and easily removed but the staples and screws can be fun :wall: