Installation Guide

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Installation Guide

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• Tape measure

• Straight edge (framing square or 4” level)

• Aviation shears

• Fine point Sharpie

• Hold down clips

• Safety glasses

• Safety gloves

• 1/2” drill bit

• Drill

• Acoustical pads (optional)

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DROP-IN CEILING INSTALLATION

Required Substrate: 2’ x 4’ or 2’ x 2’ Ceiling Grid

Note: If an existing grid has 2’ x 4’ openings, convert it to a 2’ x 2’ ceiling grid using our 2’ Cross Tee. To install the Cross

Tee simply secure in the center of the 2’ x 4’ opening. American Tin Ceilings’ tiles are 23 7/16” sq with a 1/16” step so the

ceiling tile will sit ﬂush from side to side.

After determining the grid sizing of your ceiling, follow the steps below to

install your tin tiles:

1. Start in one corner of the room at a full 2’ x 2’ opening. In most situations,

there will be openings around the perimeter of the grid that are less than a full

2’ x 2’. These smaller spaces will require cut tiles. Leave these spaces around

the perimeter for the last step of your install.

2. Turn the ceiling panel at a slight angle, sliding it through the opening. At this point you can lay the ceiling tile into the

grid opening, attaching hold down clips that keep your tile tile tight to the grid so that there’s no gapping between the

grid and the panel.

3. Repeat step #2 going to the right or left.

4. Place two hold down clips on the side where the two ceiling panels are installed on the same

t-rail.

5. Finish installing the rest of the ceiling tiles with the hold down clips as you proceed. If you have

opted to use our Acoustical Drop-In tiles, which can reduce noise by up to 85%, install the acous-

tical pads behind the panels as you progress.

6. If using a ceiling panel that has a deep embossment, such as Patterns #22 or #23, consider using a ﬁller panel around

the perimeter. This will prevent gapping along the edges. If you do not want to use a ﬁller panel, cut the panel just shy

of the grid, allowing the panel to completely drop down and not sit on the grid. Then attach crown molding using corner

blocking/cribbing. This will hide your cut.

TOOL/SUPPLIES REQUIRED:

Ceiling

Panel

Wall

Angle

std 15/16”

T-bar

Recessed

Edge

T-Bar

To Joists

Wire

Hold Down Clip

(Provided)