How To Secure A Wall To A Suspended Ceiling: Easy Process Of Securing A Wall To A Suspended Ceiling


Easy Process Of Securing A Wall To A Suspended Ceiling

Walls in rooms having suspended ceilings are usually known as partitions, due to the reason that they don’t support the load of ceiling joists or trusses. With certain fire codes, a partition expands or elongates above the height of the ceiling, and a metal wall angle secures or affixes to the face of the partition at ceiling height. A tenant improvement or remodel usually consists of partitions for offices as well as service rooms. These walls affix to the bottom of the suspended ceiling grid. Irrespective of the walls being framed with metal or wood, they attach or affix to the ceiling with the help of a track that matches the width of the studs.

Step 1: Determine The Location Of The Wall

First of all, determine the location of the wall, which can be done by measuring from exiting walls as well as marking the floor at locations for each end of the wall with the help of a marking crayon or masking tape.

Step 2: Transfer The Mark From The Floor To The Bottom Of The Suspended Ceiling Grid

Ascend or mount a stepladder placed at one of the marks before using a chalk line as a plumb bob in order to transfer the mark from the floor to the bottom of the suspended ceiling grid. Mark the grid with the help of a crayon or tape. Repeat this step before marking the grid at the opposite end of the wall.

Step 3: Secure One End Of The Chalk Line To The Grid At One Of The Wall Marks

Now, secure or affix one end of the chalk line to the grid at one of the wall marks. If necessary, take assistance from someone in order to hold the end of the line. Pull the other end of the line to the contradictory mark on the grid. Snap a chalk line at the bottom of the grid.

Step 4: Install The 24-gauge Sheet Metal Ceiling Track To The Bottom Of The Grid

Install the 24-gauge sheet metal ceiling track to the bottom of the grid. When it comes to walls having length less than 10 feet, you need to cut the track to length with sheet metal cutters. Otherwise, you need to use full-length pieces and cut a filler, if necessary, in order to make sure that the track extends the length of the wall.

Step 5: Align One Edge Of The Track With The Chalk Line

Place the ceiling track at the bottom of the grid with the channel facing down. Place or arrange one edge of the track with the chalk line. Secure or affix it at each intersection of a main T or cross T with the help of 3/4-inch self-tapping screws. Move or push the screws upward through the channel of the track and into the T with the help of power or cordless drill and screw-tip attachment. Use two screws, equally spaced, at each intersection of a T.

Step 6: Secure Metal & Wood Studs In The Channel

Place, fit, or push the upper ends of each wall stud into the channel of the ceiling track. Use two, 3/4-inch self-tapping screws across each side of the track in order to secure metal studs in the channel. Use 1 1/4-inch self-tapping screws in order to secure wood studs in the channel.
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