Installation Instructions

4
74" ÷ 2 = 37"
Two full panels plus
two 37" border panels
Determine width of border
panels (2 ′ x 4 ′ panels)
Determine Border Panel Sizes
(2′ X 4′ panels)
• For 2′ x 4′ panels, divide one room
dimension by 2′ as stated above.
• Divide the other room dimension by 4′ and
add 48″ to remaining dimensions to avoid
unsightly small border panels.
Install Perimeter Trim
• Allow at least three inches below the old
ceiling, ducts, pipes or wiring as clearance
to maneuver a lay-in panel into the opening
of the grid.
• Mark the desired height for the new ceiling,
adding the height of the wall molding. Mark
a level line around all three walls and snap
a connecting chalk line on the fourth wall.
• Attach the molding securely. Screws or
6d (1-1/2″) nails work well for wood; use
screws for metal; use powder-actuated
fasteners or expanding anchors for
concrete and stone walls. Joints between
inside and outside corners of molding
must be tight.
Mark desired height
for new ceiling