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Wall Plates and Metal Ceilings
Ask The Builder — Summary: Here are two manufacturers of the authentic stamped metal ceiling and wall plates. Several other companies distribute products for the one manufacturer. One other company that I am aware of makes panels from more recent dies. You should ...More…
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Decorative Metal Ceilings
Ask The Builder — Summary: Have you ever had a real malted milk shake? I mean, one made using ice cream made from real cream? Well, if you come to Cincinnati, Ohio, you must go to Aglamesis Ice Cream parlor on Madison Road in Oakley. As your head tilts back while ...More…
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Metal Ceilings
Ask The Builder — Summary: Decorative metal ceilings are back! Your choices of style, pattern and metal are many. Metal ceilings are affordable and easier than ever to install. Related Articles: Decorative Metal Ceiling, Metal Ceiling Manufacturers DEAR TIM: I am ...More…
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Vaulted Wood Ceilings
Ask The Builder — Summary: Let's change that plain vaulted ceiling into a spectacular wood ceiling. You will need a few simple tools, some scaffolding and beautiful tongue and groove lumber. The change will be amazing! Related Articles: create vaulted ceiling, ...More…
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Embossed Metal Ceilings
This Old House — Metal ceilings were sold in 2-by-4-foot sections, but larger ones were also available. Originally they cost about 10 cents per square foot. Today, vintage tiles like these at Discovery Architectural Antiques in Texas sell for between $5 and $25 ...More…
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Tools for Suspended Ceilings
Do It Yourself — This section provides a checklist for the tools and materials needed to install and replace a suspended ceiling. Safety Glasses or Goggles Suspended Lighting Fixtures Luminous Panels with Wall Molding Dust mask or Respirator Safety glasses or GogglesMore…
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Suspended Ceilings 11 - Optional Situations
Do It Yourself — This section educates you on how to install panel around optional situations properly during installation of a suspended ceiling. It includes boxing around a basement window, boxing around iron support, beams and ductwork, fitting around columns ...More…
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Suspended Ceilings 10 - Installing the Panels
Do It Yourself — This section educates you on how to install the panels properly during installation of a suspended ceiling. Installing the full panels is as easy as just slipping them into the grid from below and dropping them into place. Be sure you wear clean ...More…
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Suspended Ceilings 9 - Hanging the Grid
Do It Yourself — This section educates you on how to hang the grid properly during installation of a suspended ceiling. You are now ready to hang the runners and clip in the cross tees. You can run additional strings to know where to bend each wire. You would run ...More…
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Suspended Ceilings 8 - Runners and New Reference Lines
Do It Yourself — This section educates you on how to measure and cut the runners and stretch new reference strings properly during installation of a suspended ceiling. The runners are now ready to be installed. The most important thing to remember here is that ...More…
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Suspended Ceilings 7 - First Reference Strings
Do It Yourself — This section educates you on how to stretch reference strings during the installation of a suspended ceiling Now you must stretch some reference strings that run exactly at the level of the bottom of the wall moldings. These strings will show you ...More…
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Suspended Ceilings 6 - Fasteners and Hanger Wire
Do It Yourself — This section educates you on the use of fasteners and hanger wire during the installation of a suspended ceiling. Now you are ready to attach the wire fasteners (eyehooks) and hanger wire that will support these runners. Screw the wire fasteners ...More…