Instructions / Assembly

Install second row of track parallel to the first at that point. (illus. B)
 • Install remaining rows 12" on center. (illus. B)
 • Install the last track row 2" from the opposite side wall. (illus. C)
INSTALL TILE
Guide String and First Border Tile Cut
 • Install a guide string along the front wall. Position at the calculated border width
from the front wall, about 3/4" below the tracks.
 • Familiarize yourself with the flanged edges of the tile before you begin cutting
your first tile. (illus. D)
 • Side wall: Cut tile to the side wall border tile width, face-up with sharp utility
knife. Do not cut off flange sides of tile. Front wall: Cut tile to front wall
border dimension.
 • The flange is not part of the border tile measurement. Measure tile face only.
Install First Border Tile (Tile 1 in illus. E)
NOTE: Refer to Illustration E for proper order of installing tiles.
 • Snap a clip onto the first two tracks, teeth facing out.
 • Push clips flush against wall.
 • Push first tile firmly into corner (illus. F) by embedding clips into cut edge.
 • Snap 2 new clips onto tracks and slide teeth over flange to secure flange
side of tile. (illus. G)
 • Lightly tap clips with hammer to seat tile tightly to front wall. Make sure the
tile face edge is aligned with guide string. (illus. H)
Install Second Border Tile (Tile 2 in illus. E)
 • Follow the same procedure as first border tile, measuring and trimming
along front edge only (not flange edge). Push flange edge firmly into first
border tile.
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STEP
2
flange
Tile face
illus. D
illus. F
FRONT WALL
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How to install your 12" x 12" Ceiling Tile
using the Easy Up
®
Installation System
or Adhesive
illus. E
FRONT WALL
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D
E
W
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1 2 5 6 7 8 9
3
11 12
14
4 13
10
1/8"
1/4"
illus. A
2"
2"
Joist Direction
12"
Last Track
illus. C
10"
2"
2"
Joist Direction
2"
12"
FRONT WALL
1st Track 2nd Track 3rd Track
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D
E
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*Border tile width calculated on the first page.
illus. B
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