BEF
RE Y
BE
IN
• Store and install ceilings in areas with a temperature range of 60° to 85° F and not more than 70% relative humidity.
• Remove ceiling tile from cartons 24 hours before installation and allow to adjust to normal interior conditions of the
installation area.
• Do not apply loose fi ll or batt insulation so that it rests directly on the back of the tiles
• Do not install ceiling tiles below embedded radiant-heat coils.
• Keep hands clean during tile installation to avoid fi ngerprints and smudges.
• Handle ceiling tiles carefully to protect the face and edges from damage.
• Always cut ceiling tiles face up with a sharp utility knife
• For Adhesive Applications of
tiles directly to existin
drywall or plaster ceilin
s: Ceilin
tile adhesive
recommended, such as Henr
237 AcoustiGum
Acoustical Ceilin
Tile Adhesive. Please follow adhesive manufacturer’s
instructions
or application and usage. Armstrong does not guarantee the per
ormance o
this or other adhesive products,
e
t
er a
one or
n con
unct
on w
t
rmstrong pro
ucts.
AFETY TIP
• Establish and maintain adequate ventilation in the work area. I
high dust levels are anticipated during installation, such as with
he use o
ower tools, take
ro
er
recautions.
• Wear long-sleeve, loose fi tting clothing and gloves
• Wear safety
lasses to minimize the risk of eye in
ury.
• Use a shar
utilit
knife to ensure clean cuts. When not in use, store
ro
erl
.
MAINTENAN
E HINT
• Remove dust and loose dirt with a soft brush or vacuum hose with a soft brush attachment.
•
emove penc
mar
s, sma
smu
ges, or c
ng
ng
rt w
t
an or
nary art-gum eraser.
•
lean with a damp sponge, mild soap and lukewarm water if necessary. Do not soak tiles with water.
TOOLS NEEDED TO INSTALL YOUR CEILING
HELPF
L HINT
:
Keeping the tiles “square” to one another is a key part o
the installation process.
• Proper installation will have all the edges o
the tiles in line, with no staggering or gaps, and the entire tile edge in
ull contact
with the nei
hborin
tile.
•
y
nsta
ng t
e ce
ng
n t
s manner, you can ensure a v
sua
y appea
ng ce
ng.
• When installing the string line to guide the fi rst row of tiles, check that the string is close to square with the side wall.
• You can do this by usin
the 3-4-5 trian
le method.
3-4-5 Tr
angle Method
• M
r
f
t fr
m th
rn
r in
n
ir
ti
n
n
m
k
m
rk.
How to install your 12" x 12" Ceiling Tile
using the Easy Up
®
Installation System
or Adhesive
A-297872-101
Safety Glasses
Tape Measure
Straight Edge
Hammer
Pencil
#6 Coarse Thread
Drywall Screws
4’ Carpenter's
Level
Utility Knife
Stud Finder
Hacksaw
Dust Mask
Drill/Screw Gun
Gloves
Tin
Snips
String
Chalk
Line
Screw Driver