Installation Guide

Installation Tips

How To

 Genesis panels quickly and easily fit into almost any ceiling grid

system. For use with most 15/16-inch T-bar grid systems. Genesis

tiles are not intended for use with 9/16-inch narrow line grid

systems. Our lay-in ceiling panels are available in the same sizes as

fiber-based ceiling tiles, 2′ x 2′ and 2′ x 4′. If you are using the

standard grid size for 2’ x 2’ or 2’ x 4’ tiles, Genesis will easily install

into the existing system. There are some grids that use a “stab and

connect” system that may cause the corners of the tile to sit higher

than the rest of the tile.

 To cut Genesis panels, mark and score the face of the tile with utility

knife and snap tile at cut. A circular saw or table saw can also be

used in cutting multiple tiles at once and a RotoZip or hole saw for

odd sizes shapes and circular holes – like sprinkler heads or can

lights. You may also use a metal angle ruler to score and then snap

the tile.

 To clean Genesis panels, a mild soap and water solution works

well, as do most household cleaners. Just spray the cleaner onto a

clean rag and wipe. Power washing Genesis panels is also an

option, but avoid placing the spray nozzle tip too close to panel in

order to prevent damage to tile face. The tiles are unaffected by

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Installation Tips How To  Genesis panels quickly and easily fit into almost any ceiling grid system. For use with most 15/16-inch T-bar grid systems. Genesis tiles are not intended for use with 9/16-inch narrow line grid systems. Our lay-in ceiling panels are available in the same sizes as fiber-based ceiling tiles, 2′ x 2′ and 2′ x 4′. If you are using the standard grid size for 2’ x 2’ or 2’ x 4’ tiles, Genesis will easily install into the existing system.
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most corrosive chemicals, but you should avoid using acidic cleaners. Do not use abrasive cleansers to scrub.  To prevent the tiles from moving due to significant updrafts, we offer optional hold-down clips that may be used for drafty areas or uneven grid systems. Please contact us for additional information or for answers to any questions that you may have.
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 One of the most significant positives of Genesis is that it will take half the time to clean up after the tiles are installed – dust from gypsum tiles or mineral fiber dust makes a mess and takes considerable time to clean all of the equipment, counters and floors.  Contractors should be collecting the PVC scrap pieces and taking to a local recycler rather than throwing scrap away. The recycler will pay for this material and saves it from going into the landfill.