suspended ceiling grid

What is suspended ceiling grid?

Suspended ceilings are great options for covering the areas like basements especially where wires, fiber glass tubes and pipe ser to be concealed and there should have an easy access for the maintenance of these if there is necessity for maintenance. A suspended ceiling grid is the integral part of a suspended ceiling and it is metal grid supporting light weight panels made of plastic or of good quality fiberglass.

The size and compatibility of grids with tiles and panels

Suspended ceiling grids are made of steel commonly although there are varieties where it is found made of plastic only. Usually it is available in two different sizes: one is 9/16″size with grid face of 9/16″ width, and 15/16″ grid size, which offers a wider face than the previous version. However in between these two grid sizes, the bigger one is more versatile in character and is more compatible with different types of ceiling types. However, both of these grids type can be accommodated to common 24″x24″ tiles and ceiling panels of 24″x48″ size.

How to install suspended ceiling grid?

Installation for suspended type ceiling grids is not a candy-bite; rather it is to be considered as a great challenge to execute proper and flawless installation. Therefore it is always wise to hire a trade-expert service provider to execute the work because hanging the grid may require utmost care and precision and it needs proper use of justified tools. However, it may seem tough for common people and laymen but those are specialized for the installation of these grids will hardly face any problem while executing these types of jobs. In comparison to metal grids, plastic made grids are slightly easier to handle and as plastic made items are more moisture resistant, these varieties are more durable in their longevity of service life.

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Direct Mount grid-a new type of suspended ceiling grid

In recent house remodeling types a trend is observed for basement remodeling and in this aspect a new type of ceiling grid is being widely used, this variety is known as Direct Mount type suspended ceiling grid. The utility of these ceiling grids is that these grids can be used to ceiling joints or on flat ceiling. The virtue of this type of ceiling is that after installation hardly one inch of headroom is spoilt thus it generated more headroom for the users. This kind of grid is made of plastic and the grids remain attached with main ceiling with glue or with adequate screws.

Designer Grid

Designer grids are one of the latest introductions in suspended ceiling grid category. These kinds of grids are custom made and can be used both for residential and commercial property ceiling purpose.