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Ceilume Installation Instructions | Revised September 2016
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Border Tiles
In all likelihood, your ceiling will have some less than full-size grid squares, usually around the
perimeter of your room. Border tiles have been designed with a minimum relief pattern that lends itself
to trimming and installing in these smaller areas.
Simply measure each of your partial grid squares, cut your border tiles to size with scissors or snips,
and then place them into your grid.
Drop Ceiling Insulation
To install Soniguard Drop Ceiling Insulation, simply drop your ceiling tiles and insulation into your grid
in pairs: one Soniguard piece resting on top of one ceiling tile.
If using standard insulation, attach it to the “real” ceiling surface above your grid. Do not roll out the
insulation over your grid and ceiling tiles. The weight of the insulation may cause the tiles to bow.
Recessed Lighting
Grid-mounted can lighting is a great illumination option. Choose a tile design that has sucient at
area in the middle to accommodate the light opening and trim ring, and choose light xtures that
come with grid-suspension brackets so that the weight of the light is supported by your T-bar and not
by your tile.
Measure the xture to determine the size of the opening needed for the light and trim ring, make a
simple cutting template, mark the location of the opening on your tile, and use a utility knife, scissors,
or snips to cut the hole. Then pop your tile into place in your drop ceiling grid, position your light
xture above it, and install the trim ring.
Coered ceiling tiles may require additional steps. Please contact us for more information.
Luminous Ceiling Panels Below Light Fixtures
For best results, install translucent, frosted, or clear ceiling panels at least 6” below your light xtures,
and use in conjunction with AcoustoTherm Backpanels, which obscure dust and insect accumulation.