Rotary level lasers are the optimal choice for installing a ceiling grid. In contrast to the line laser level, rotary laser levels project beams that revolve around a 360° angle, making it the most efficient option for covering the entire ceiling area.
These construction lasers provide the most accurate leveling service and make ceiling installation a breeze. But how do you use a rotary laser level to install a top quality ceiling grid?
Let’s find out below…
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Why ceiling grids?
A suspended or “dropped” ceiling is a great option for commercial projects as well as homes. They can hide unsightly solid ceilings or turn areas of the home into more inviting spaces.
If you’ve ever wanted to turn your garage into a place where people can actually hang out or simply have some space – a suspended ceiling might be the perfect choice.
Whilst they provide an awesome aesthetic to ceilings that otherwise are strewn with electrical wires or unsightly pipes, also provide easy access to these essentials whenever you need them.
But the best way to install a suspended ceiling is through the use of a rotary laser level, and let’s find out how to do it in 10 easy steps…
Step 1
Measure the ceiling dimension and scale it down on the graph paper with an architect’s scale. Do this by considering a quarter inch as the equivalent of one foot.
Step 2
Once you have defined the necessary ceiling grid system, make it on the plan that you have drawn on the graph. This will help you put the plan into a perfected reality later on.
Step 3
You then need to determine the height of the suspended ceiling. Comparing the ideal height with the existing one is vital, and you should always consider installing the ceiling at least four inches below the permanent ceiling joists, as they can be easily removed this way.
However, this may depend on what you have protruding from the ceiling, so be sure to take this into consideration, too.
Step 4
Use a pencil and measuring tape to make the measurement. Measure down from the ceiling joists to where you want to install the suspended ceiling using the measuring tape. Mark it down with your pencil (you should be able to see the mark from the centre of the garage or chosen room).
Step 5
It’s time to use your rotary laser. Hang the laser from the ceiling or lift it from the floor until it reaches the mark you have placed on the wall.
Step 6
Turn on the horizontal line projection beam and adjust the device manually until the beam adjusts with your pencil mark on the wall.
Step 7
Allow the rotary to self level before turning on its 360° projection capabilities. Follow the plan, measure and mark both the horizontal and vertical lines on the wall before turning off the rotary level.
Step 8
Remove the laser level and fasten the perimeter channels along the horizontal marks. Remove the unnecessary channels that don’t fit into the room’s perimeter.
Step 9
Grab your finishing nail and attach a string line between the walls where the channels have been attached. Remember to level construstion laser with an attached line level.
Remove the string line and level once you have completed the process. Keep repeating this process for each long level.
Step 10
Finally, fit the perpendicular cross channels into the long span ones.