Walls and Ceilings - want an accoustale ceiling
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Texasben
07-23-08, 03:10 PM
is that the right term? like you see in most offices.. Back ground.
This is a Redmond Home double wide with 6 " insulated outer walls so it is secure , set up permantaly and no way it would ever move,, sitting on concrete in the ground and level.
I am doing some remodeling,, hiring contractors for some of it,, but the den ceiling I "think" I can do. I have a den/dining room that is 28 W by 17 with a pitched ceiling. It has the acoustical ceiling from day one in it.. I want to put in a dropped ceiling like you see in offices with insulation on top of panels to cut heating and particularity cooling bills. The type that uses the T type channel just like in your office.. I have looked on line and here and can't figer out where to start. Like how do I find and create a level line around the wall to mark my upper limit? ( I have a laser level beam if that helps)
I will remove the one ceiling fan at the highest peak and I can redo the dropped lighting over the dining room table.. Where on line can I find help on how to get started? Time is not an issue cause the next item is the carpet that I don't even have estimate on yet.
BTW, I am a top notched Electrician if you need any advice in that area..
Thanks in advance.
This is a Redmond Home double wide with 6 " insulated outer walls so it is secure , set up permantaly and no way it would ever move,, sitting on concrete in the ground and level.
I am doing some remodeling,, hiring contractors for some of it,, but the den ceiling I "think" I can do. I have a den/dining room that is 28 W by 17 with a pitched ceiling. It has the acoustical ceiling from day one in it.. I want to put in a dropped ceiling like you see in offices with insulation on top of panels to cut heating and particularity cooling bills. The type that uses the T type channel just like in your office.. I have looked on line and here and can't figer out where to start. Like how do I find and create a level line around the wall to mark my upper limit? ( I have a laser level beam if that helps)
I will remove the one ceiling fan at the highest peak and I can redo the dropped lighting over the dining room table.. Where on line can I find help on how to get started? Time is not an issue cause the next item is the carpet that I don't even have estimate on yet.
BTW, I am a top notched Electrician if you need any advice in that area..
Thanks in advance.
gweedo
07-24-08, 11:11 PM
You might start with the manufacturers... I put in armstrong brand residential 2x2 suspended tiles this winter. Fairly painless. Their website is pretty handy, you can see the installation instructions online so you can plan ahead before spending money. I remember the instructions I had did talk about weight limits on insulation resting on the suspension grid, so you may want to check that out.
George
07-25-08, 07:49 AM
This page has an online material estimator and design feature you will find handy.
The website also has a DIY brochure you can download.
http://www.armstrong.com/resclgam/na/ceilings/en/us/planning-and-design.html
The website also has a DIY brochure you can download.
http://www.armstrong.com/resclgam/na/ceilings/en/us/planning-and-design.html