2025 Surface Mount Grid System
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Product Specifications
- Product Name: Surface Mount Grid System – CeilingMAX
- Usage: Ceiling grid system for installation of ceiling
tiles - Tools Required: String or Chalk Line, Drill with Phillips Tip,
Tape Measure, Tin Snips, Drywall Screws
Product Usage Instructions
Room Planning and Establishing Alignment
To achieve professional results, ensure the room layout is
balanced with equal size border panels on opposite sides. Follow
these steps:
- Calculate the border panel size using the formula
provided. - Establish a string or dryline at the calculated
measurement. - Repeat the same steps for the other direction.
Tools Required
- String or Chalk Line
- Drill with Phillips Tip
- Tape Measure
- Tin Snips
- Drywall Screws
Installing CeilingMAX Grid System
Refer to the examples below to determine the quantity of
CeilingMAX kits and ceiling tiles needed based on room
dimensions.
| Room Size | # Cases 2’x2′ | # Cases 2’x4′ | # 100 s.f. Kits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6′ x 6′ | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What should I do if my border tile size ends up being 0 or
24 inches?
A: Adjust the layout so that your border tiles are less than 24
inches to prevent the Cross-Tees from being too short.
Q: Can I use CeilingMAX for irregular room shapes?
A: CeilingMAX is designed for standard room shapes. For
irregular shapes, additional adjustments may be required.
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Surface Mount Grid System
CeilingMAX
Room Planning ESTABLISHING ALIGNMENT
To ensure professional looking results, the room layout should be balanced with equal size border panels used on opposite sides of the room, as shown below.
Formula:
Example Your Project
· Measure room in one direction
17′ 6″
· Round down to closest even number of feet
16′
· Subtract those numbers
17′ 6″ -16′ = 18″
· Add 24″ (48″ for 4′ direction using 2’x4′ panels) 18″ + 24″ = 42″
· Divide by 2 to get border tile size
42″ ÷ 2 = 21″
= Border Panels
Establish your string (or dryline) at this measurement. Repeat these same steps for the other direction. Note: If your border tile size ends up being 0″ or 24″ adjust the layout so your border tiles are less than 24-inches. Otherwise, the Cross-Tees will be too short.
Tools you will need
String or Chalk Line
Drill with Phillips Tip
Tape Measure
Quantity of 1″ Tin Snips Drywall Screws
Surface Mount Grid System
CeilingMAX
Here are some examples of the amount of CeilingMAX 100 square foot kits and ceiling tiles needed based on some room dimensions.
Room Size:
# Cases 2’x2′ # Cases 2’x4′ # 100 s.f. Kits
6′ x 6′
1
1
1
8′ x 8′
1
1
1
8′ x 10′
2
1
1
10′ x 10′
3
2
2
10′ x 15′
4
2
2
10′ x 12′
3
2
2
12′ x 18′
5
3
3
14′ x 16′
5
3
3
16′ x 20′
7
4
4
Documents / Resources
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CeilingMAX 2025 Surface Mount Grid System [pdf] User Guide c30aaf28-6d4e-44dd-a4e2-4180d994e670, 2025, 2025 Surface Mount Grid System, 2025, Surface Mount Grid System, Mount Grid System, Grid System |