Installation Guide
Grid-mounted (can) lighting is another great illumination option. Choose 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.
Drop Ceiling Insulation
To install Acoustotherm Backpanels and Soniguard Drop Ceiling Insulation, simply drop your
ceiling tiles and insulation into your grid in pairs: one Acoustotherm or Soniguard resting on
top of one ceiling tile (we call this the “ceiling tile sandwich”... we don’t get out much...).
Drop-Out Ceiling Tiles
All Ceilume Ceiling Tiles are certied for use beneath re suppression sprinkler systems,
where allowed by local re safety authorities. If you are planning on installing your tiles
beneath sprinklers, please check the website for more thorough installation instructions.
Decorative Grid Tape
To ensure good adhesion, thoroughly clean your grid and ceiling tiles with rubbing
alcohol or Formula 409® and a soft rag. Remove any dust and grease, and dissipate
static electricity, to avoid attracting dust to the tiles and T-bar. Dust and oil can accumulate
during installation, so even brand new grid must be cleaned before you apply your tape.
Install your decorative grid tape before your ceiling tiles, as this will allow you to hold your
T-bar grid from above while applying the rm pressure required to properly secure your tape.
Beginning in a corner, peel off the backing of your tape to expose about 2’ of adhesive. Press
about 2” of the tape onto your grid and align the remaining exposed tape carefully before
pressing it rmly into place. Reach behind the grid with your free hand to support the back of
the T-bar as you apply strong pressure to rmly stick the tape into place. Once that rst bit of
tape has been applied, repeat the process. When you reach a corner, trim the tape to t.
When you’ve nished applying the tape to the outside border of grid around the perimeter of
your room, move on to your ceiling mains (long seamless portion of grid), and nish with your
ceiling T’s. Trim to t and do not overlap portions of tape.
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