Installation Guide
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Peel o the backing of your strip to expose the adhesive. Line the strip up as before and press rmly
into place. Grasp the backside of the grid with one hand and press strongly and evenly over the full
surface of the strip with the other to ensure that the adhesive forms a rm and consistent bond with
the grid.
Butt the beginning of the next strip directly against the end of the rst (do not overlap!). If you are
installing decorative strips, pay close attention to the repeating dot-dash pattern; the dot on your
second strip should land over the next intersection of four ceiling tiles.
Install all of the strips running in one direction (ceiling mains), and then nish by installing the set of
strips that run perpendicular to the rst (ceiling T’s), trimming as necessary. If installing decorative
strips, you’ll need to trim the dot o the end of each strip in the second set in order to keep the
dot-dash pattern consistent.
Install Your Ceiling Tiles
Since you’ve already removed your old tiles and cleaned your room (you did do this right?), simply
pop your new tiles into place. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.
If you are refacing an existing ceiling, slide your new ceiling tiles (with features projecting down and
into the room) under your old, existing tiles and resettle the pair in your grid.
Border Tiles
In all likelihood, your ceiling will have some less than full-size grid squares (usually around the
perimeter of your room). Border tiles have been designed with a minimum relief pattern that lends
itself to trimming and installing in these smaller areas.
Measure each of your partial grid squares, cut your tiles to size, and then place them into your grid.
Drop Ceiling Insulation
To install Soniguard™ Drop Ceiling Insulation, simply drop your ceiling tiles and insulation squares
into your grid in pairs: one Soniguard™ piece resting on top of one ceiling tile.
If using standard insulation, attach it to the “real” ceiling surface above your grid. Do not roll out the
insulation over your grid and ceiling tiles. The weight of the insulation may cause your tiles to bow.
Recessed Lights
Grid-mounted can lighting is a great illumination option. Choose a tile design that has sucient at