An Easiest Guide to Install Drop Ceiling at Home by Yourself

Many of us can remodel our house with many DIY videos, but when it comes to cover our hideous ceiling, we often back down. But there are many easy ways to cover your roof, whether it is ugly, broken down, or simply, you want a change.

This process does not have to be a difficult one, and you do not even need professionals to make it work. Currently, drop ceilings are making a big trend in households. The drop ceiling is a secondary ceiling to cover your roof. It is also useful in hiding the pipes and wiring system of your house, also it will give a neat and clean look to your home. For making this ceiling a perfect one, first, install metal furring suspended ceiling to make it hold the roof carefully.

Tools & Materials:

  • L-Channel
  • T-Channel
  • 4-foot cross T's
  • 2-foot cross T's
  • Drop Ceiling Tiles
  • Wire and Wire Hanging Eyelets
  • Tin Snips
  • Drill Eyelet Adapter
  • Several fresh Utility Knife Blades

Instructions:

First thing first, you need to measure your ceiling. After measuring layout your tiles, make sure the ceiling tiles are not too small of the outer edge of your roof.

Install the L-channel:

Now that you have measured the size of your ceiling and sort out the tiles now, it is time to install to L-Channel. The main T runs perpendicular to the floor joists. So, place your first main piece of T-Channel at some distance from your wall as you measured in your layout.

These pieces of channel will be supported on both sides by L channel and in the middle by the eyelets and wire spaced approximately 3-5 feet apart.

After you have installed the wire loosely around the channel and the eyelets, the next thing is to make sure all the channels are equal.

Install the T-channel:

It is time to install the T-Channel. The main T runs straight to the floor joists. Place your first primary piece of T-Channel at a specific distance from your wall, as you decided in your grid layout.

Make sure the channels are supported by L channel on both sides, and in the middle by the eyelets. Space the wire at approximately 3-5 feet apart. Repeat this method for every other or every third joist.

Install the Cross Ts:

The next work is to install the cross Ts. Use 2x2 tiles, the 2-foot cross T's as well. Start with full T's and then complete move to the edges. Measure and cut each T to size.

The Final Hit:

Now it is time to get the final cut. After installing all the T's, drop all of the tiles and move them to the edge pieces. Measure and cut these as well. To get an accurate cut, you need to cut the tiles to the right size and set it into the place. Then move the tile along the edge.

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