Such suspension systems installed both in offices and residential premises. Installation of this system is simple and quick, so even a beginner can handle it, and without outside help.

Before starting work, it is worth preparing the ceiling space: securely fasten all communications running under the ceiling to prevent them from resting on the frame of the ceiling system.

To install the Armstrong ceiling, hangers are used, this solution has simple design, but despite this, there are several types that are used during the installation of the Armstrong system.

The most commonly used types of suspensions are:

1. Wire, you can make it yourself from ordinary wire, but its reliability is low, it all depends on the quality of the wire, so it is used very rarely.
2. Hard straight, Made of metal corner, which is attached to the ceiling, and the other end to the frame. Such designs are limited by the length of the corner.
3. Adjustable single, it consists of two parts: an adjustment bar and a rod that can move inside it. In this case, it is possible to adjust the installation height of the frame, but this can be done within a small range.
4. Adjustable double, it is similar to the previous model, but it has two rods, which allows you to significantly adjust the length of the suspension.
5. Threaded hanger. Made in the form of a rigid rod with applied threads, it can withstand heavy loads.
6. Rigid suspension withadjustment, allows you to adjust the height of the suspension by installing fixing brackets.

Installation, instructions

To perform the above work, you will need the following tools and materials:

• hammer drill;
• screwdriver or screwdriver;
• hammer;
• hacksaw for metal;
• measuring instruments;
• pencil;
• building level;
• water level;
• dowels;
• slabs;
• corner profile;
• slats for creating a frame;
• pendants.

Ceiling markings

First, a diagram of the ceiling is made and the required amount of materials is calculated. Using water or laser level, the height of the future structure is marked on the walls around the perimeter of the room.

Armstrong ceiling installation diagram

Usually you have to cut the slabs, so you need to install them in such a way that their size on opposite sides is approximately the same.

Installation of a suspended ceiling frame

If you install Armstrong lamps in the ceiling, this is done immediately after creating the frame, after which their performance is checked.

If everything is fine, you can proceed to installing all the other slabs; do this from the center of the room and move towards the wall.

You can paint the slabs, for example, in one or more matching colors, but this must be done before installing them.

To simplify the creation process hanging shelf Armstrong and make a durable, beautiful, reliable design, must be adhered to the following tips specialists:

• carrying out preliminary calculations will allow you to purchase required amount materials;
• take into account the peculiarities of the ceiling in the room; if you come across reinforcement, then the suspensions must be shifted and the number increased;
• depending on the suspensions used, the distance from the ceiling to suspended structure may be different;
• take some hangers and slabs in reserve, since no one is immune from mistakes and you won’t have to run to the store for the missing element.

Useful video

Installation instructions suspended ceiling Armstong, video:

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Today you can find it very often. These hanging systems are very popular due to modern style. Installation of the Armstrong suspended ceiling is very simple and allows you to hide any ceiling communications.

Regular suspended ceiling Armstrong specifications has simply impressive:

• Noise reduction up to 39 dB
• Light reflection over 92%
• The ceiling deflection is only 2 mm at a temperature of +32 degrees and a humidity of 90%

In addition, the materials from which the ceiling plates are made are environmentally friendly and do not contain formaldehyde and asbestos.

In a room that has already been renovated. Compared to plasterboard ceilings, Armstrong does not require additional finishing (putty, painting, wallpaper).

Any type of lighting fixture can be built into them. The structure is attached to the floor slabs, but due to its low weight it does not place any serious load on them.

If you decide to use for finishing an apartment or country house Armstrong-type suspended ceiling, then this is a great option. It will give the room a modern, stylish look.

The ease of assembly of the structure will not take much of your time, and will also allow you to avoid dust in the room. Almost any self-respecting home craftsman can do Armstrong with his own hands.

Calculation of the ceiling system kit

To know how to calculate an Armstrong suspended ceiling, you need to draw a floor plan (top view) and indicate on it exact dimensions every wall. To do this, use a measuring tape. To calculate the ceiling, you need to know what is included in its delivery.

Armstrong components are listed below:

• Decorative ceiling tiles 600 mm x 600 mm x 15 mm
• Wall corner (PU profile 19 x 24)
• Supporting profile type T 15 x 38 or T 24 x 38
• Cross profile type T 15 or T 24
• Universal suspension (spoke, spring)

• The number of wall corners is equal to the perimeter of the room. It is attached to the wall with dowel nails 6 x 40 mm in increments of 35-45 cm.
• The supporting profile for the Armstrong suspended ceiling is attached on hangers to the existing one along a long wall. The distance between the profiles is calculated in such a way that the decorative plate measuring 600 x 600 mm fits on the shelves of two adjacent profiles.
• When to install the ceiling hanging Armstrong, hangers are placed in increments of 1 m along the location line load-bearing profiles. The lines must be drawn on the room plan and the points for attaching the suspensions must be indicated.
• The supporting profiles and the wall corner are connected to each other by jumpers. They are fastened in increments of 600 mm.

It is important to know! Supporting profiles must be placed symmetrically relative to the longitudinal axis of the room.

These four simple rules, will help you easily calculate the number of elements for a suspended ceiling system. The calculation of Armstrong suspended ceilings is completed and you can proceed to the next operation.

How to assemble a suspended ceiling: marking the walls and ceiling

It is important to know! Minimum height, to which the ceiling can be lowered is equal to the height of the recessed lamp plus 1 cm (this is the technological gap).

Using a laser or water level, determine horizontal plane assembled ceiling. To do this, make marks along the perimeter and connect them with masking plaster tape. The operation requires the presence of one assistant.

After marking the walls, mark the axes of the supporting profiles. To simplify the work, at a distance of 30 cm or 60 cm from the longest wall of the room (depending on how the axes are shown in the drawing), pull the cord parallel to the wall. The edges of the cord are tied to dowels driven into the walls. This is the first axis.

The second axis is tensioned perpendicular to the first, departing from the corner at a distance according to the drawing. The remaining supporting profiles are marked from the axes. On lines with a step of 1 m mark the installation points of universal hangers.

Installation of suspended frame

The galvanized wall corner is cut to size. The ends of the profile that meet at the corners are cut with metal scissors at an angle of 45 degrees. Holes are drilled in the corner in increments of 30-40 cm.

The corner profile is applied to the wall along the marking line and marks for the holes are made with a pencil. The holes are drilled with a drill and a concrete drill bit (or depending on the material from which the walls are made). After the holes are ready, dowels are driven into them with a hammer. The wall corner profile is secured to the wall with self-tapping screws.

According to the marks on the axes of the supporting profiles, 6 x 40 mm dowels are used to fasten the hangers. A hole is prepared using a drill and a concrete drill. A dowel is driven into it with a hammer. A self-tapping screw is screwed through the loop at one end of the suspension with a screwdriver. If dowel-nails are used, then the nail is hammered into the dowel.

The Armstrong suspended ceiling is attached to the hangers using a hook in the notch in the profile. The end of the profile should lie on the shelf of the wall corner. In order to increase the length of the profiles, they are joined together.

To do this, you can use ready-made joints or homemade plates cut from scraps of the same profile. The profile is cut to size using a grinder or a hacksaw. The profile height is adjusted with a universal suspension. A spring is installed to fix the position of the suspension spokes. It is quite rigid and can withstand high tensile forces. This will ensure reliable fastening structures with floor slabs.

A transverse profile is used for the construction of jumpers and structural rigidity. The supporting profile has grooves for the joint, and the cross profile has hooks. The hook and cutout (notch) form a reliable lock when connected.

Important to remember! There should be an angle of 90 degrees between the supporting and transverse profiles. Check this condition with a construction angle.

At the wall, the hook of the transverse profile can be cut off so that it fits on the shelf of the wall corner. After assembling all the frame elements, you can proceed to installing the lighting wiring.

Installation of lamps

Before starting work, make sure that all electrical communications (wires) do not have exposed ends and are laid in protective corrugated pipes.

This precaution will prevent possible damage electric shock and emergence short circuits wiring. Perform the wiring electrical wires to the locations of lighting devices. At the connection points of the lamps, the corrugation is cut, and the wire is pulled out in a loop.

Raster fluorescent lamps are often used. Their size of 600 x 600 mm allows them to fit precisely on the shelves of the load-bearing and cross profiles. Besides daylight wonderfully diffused throughout the room thanks to large mirror reflectors. For lighting, you can use recessed spotlights. For this purpose in decorative ceiling panel Carefully cut a hole equal to the diameter of the lighting fixture.

Spotlights for Armstrong suspended ceilings have mounting springs. They are pressed out and the device is installed in the hole, after which they are smoothly released. Springs press the lamp to the panel.

Installation of ceiling panels

When the lighting fixtures are installed and connected, the cells suspended ceiling fill out decorative panels. If necessary, they are cut to size using a pencil, ruler and a construction or stationery knife. If applicable metal panels, they are trimmed with a grinder.

The installation of the suspended ceiling is complete. A video on installing suspended ceilings will help you visually familiarize yourself with the process
Armstrong presented above.

Ceiling insulation using polystyrene foam may be necessary both in a private house and in an apartment, garage, country house or bathhouse. After this operation, the room will be much warmer, and its owners will spend less Money for heating. Of course, the thermal insulation of walls and floors also provides good heat retention, but you need to know that about 20% of the heat escapes through the ceiling

Currently there is a large assortment insulation materials, but the most used is polystyrene foam.

Foam boards

Photo wallpapers are a bright solution for decorating the ceiling of your home, apartment or office; with their help you can create coziness, visually expand the space of your home and raise the height of the ceiling. Photo wallpaper for the ceiling is much more convenient and profitable than plastic and other materials that are a thing of the past. We can safely say that with the advent of all kinds of photo wallpapers, ceiling design has taken a rapid step forward.

Photo wallpaper “Starry sky”

The ceiling is an integral part of every room. Sometimes he plays the role of his “highlight”, and sometimes he plays a secondary role. However, in both the first and second cases, it is the ceiling that helps to logically complete the interior. Its design affects the coziness and comfort of the room. In this case, the location of the lamps on the suspended ceiling plays an important role.

The location and type of lighting is the main component correct design interior

Ceiling frescoes are a unique type of painting that involves painting an image onto wet plaster. The most popular frescoes were during the Renaissance, but even today they are very often used to decorate the interior of the most different rooms: living rooms, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, offices, etc.

Fresco on canvas

A plasterboard ceiling is a relatively cheap and ultra-modern coating option. To make it amazingly beautiful and modern, you need to imagine appearance ready plasterboard construction, the location of all lamps and lighting, paying attention to the design of the room. Since everything, even small elements in interior design, are always in harmony with each other and combined with each other.

Beautiful plasterboard ceiling in the living room

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The Armstrong type ceiling refers to suspended ceilings. The slab-cellular design ensures simple installation and easy replacement of elements, allows you to hide communications and wiring, and also gives the room a strict and discreet look.

Pros and cons of Armstrong ceilings

Armstrong's scope of application is quite wide: it is used for finishing ceilings in in public places and offices, sports and cultural centers, cafes and shops. They also fit well into the design of apartments.

Advantages of Armstrong ceilings:

• low price;
• good sound and heat insulation;
• a large selection of plate materials allows you to create any design;
• not required preliminary preparation ceiling;
• simple installation that does not require the involvement of specialists;
• the ability to hide communications and ventilation systems, provide easy access for their inspection and repair;
• easy installation of built-in lights;
• Can be dismantled and reused (the ceiling system is completely dismountable).

Armstrong ceiling with natural wood slabs

The disadvantages of this design are that it:

• lowers the ceiling height by at least 20 cm, so it is not always suitable for finishing apartments;
• not suitable for rooms of non-standard shape;
• does not protect against leaks;
• afraid of moisture, organic slabs become wet and deformed.

Thanks to huge list advantages, the popularity of Armstrong ceilings does not decrease, despite new technologies for suspended and. It is quite easy to install the Armstrong ceiling with your own hands in an apartment or office.

Armstrong ceiling prices

Armstrong ceiling

Armstrong ceiling design

Armstrong ceilings are a frame made of metal slats in the form of 60x60 cm cells, on which hard or soft slabs of the appropriate size are laid.

Rigid slabs can be made of the following materials:

Soft slabs are made from mineral or organic natural materials. IN last years as part of the fight for environmentally friendly finishing mineral slabs have practically ceased to be used - they contain mineral wool, small particles of which have a bad effect on the respiratory system.

Organic soft slabs for Armstrong ceilings are used quite often, they consist of recycled cellulose raw materials and are absolutely safe, light in weight, and easy to cut during installation.

The design of the ceiling, as well as the frame elements used for it, are shown in the illustration.

Prices for Armstrong ceiling made of wood

ceiling "Armstrong" made of wood

1. Ceiling plate size 60x60 cm.
2. Transverse T-shaped profile, length - 0.6 m.
3. Load-bearing T-shaped profile, length - 3.7 m. They are placed parallel to the short wall of the room, if necessary, they are built up using standard fasteners or the excess is sawed off.
4. Longitudinal T-shaped profile, length – 1.2 m. Attached to the carrier in increments of 0.6 m.
5. Ceiling suspension with hook (5a) and rod (5b). The suspension rod is attached to the ceiling using dowels or anchors, and the hook is attached to the supporting profile. Using the clamp (5), the height of the suspension is adjusted, ensuring that the frame level is horizontal.
6. Wall L-shaped profile, length - 3 m. It is attached around the perimeter of the room using a level.
7. An anchor or dowel for attaching a suspension to a rough ceiling.
8. Cut ceiling tile to fit room size.

The profile for the frame can be metal, painted powder paint, or metal-plastic. Standard width shelves - 15 or 24 mm, the first is used for lightweight structures made of organic plates, the second - for mirror, glass and metal ceilings with a large number of built-in elements. For particularly heavy structures, reinforced suspensions are also used. The frame is mounted using standard fasteners. It requires minimal adjustment and is assembled like a construction kit, easily and quickly.

Note! Armstrong ceiling slabs can be made independently from wood panels or MDF. This slab design will give the room originality.

Material calculation

To calculate materials, you need to know the dimensions of the room - length and width. They count on them required quantity tiles and profiles. The calculation includes several stages.

1. Determine the required number of tiles. To do this, calculate the area of ​​the room by multiplying its length by its width in meters. The result obtained is divided by the area of ​​one tile; for a standard size of 60x60 cm it is Sp = 0.36 m. The result is rounded to the nearest whole number.

Example: for a room 3.5x5 m, room area Sк = 3.5x5 = 17.5 m. Number of tiles Nп = 17.5/0.36 = 48.6. After rounding, the total is 49 pieces.

1. Calculate the number of wall profiles. To do this, determine the perimeter of the room by adding the lengths of all its walls and dividing it by the standard length corner profile 3.0 m.

Example: room perimeter Pk = 3.5+5+3.5+5 = 17 m. Number of wall profiles Nsp = 17/3 = 5.66 pieces. After rounding up you get 6 pieces.

1. Find the number of supporting profiles. They are usually placed along a short wall at a distance of 0.6 m from the wall and 1.2 m between the profiles. The number of profiles in a row is found as follows: divide the width of the room by the standard profile length, equal to 3.7 meters, and round the result to a larger integer. The number of rows is determined by dividing the length of the room by the installation step of the supporting profiles of 1.2 meters, rounded to the nearest whole number. The number of profiles in a row is multiplied by the number of rows.

Example: for the example room there will be one profile in a row, since the width of the room is less than standard length profile. The number of rows is 5/1.2=4.16 rows, after rounding – 5. Total – 5 load-bearing profiles.

1. The number of longitudinal profiles is found as follows: the length of the room is divided by the profile length of 1.2 m and rounded up; The width of the room is divided by an installation step of 0.6 m and rounded down. The results are multiplied.

Example: the number of rows of longitudinal profiles is 5/1.2=4.16, after rounding it is 5. The number of profiles in a row is 3.5/0.6=5.8, after rounding down it is 5. Total required 5x5=25 things.

Ceiling frame prices

ceiling frame

1. The number of transverse profiles is found as follows: the length of the room is divided by the installation step of 1.2 m, rounded down; the width of the room is divided by the profile length of 0.6 m and rounded up.

Example: the number of profile rows is 5/1.2=4.16, after rounding – 4; the number of profiles in a row is 3.5/0.6 = 5.8, after rounding - 6. Total 4x6 = 24 pieces of transverse profile.

1. The number of hangers is calculated as follows: the length and width of the room are divided by the installation step of 1.2 m, both results are rounded up and the results are multiplied.

Example: 5/1.2=4.16, after rounding – 5; 3.5/1.2=2.9, after rounding – 3.5x3=15.

For the convenience of calculations, you can use Table 1; just find a room of a suitable size in it and determine the required number of ceiling elements.

Table 1. Calculation of material for the Armstrong ceiling.

Room dimensions, m	Number of slabs, pcs.	Wall profile, pcs.	Supporting profile, pcs.	Longitudinal profile, pcs.	Cross profile, pcs.	Suspensions, pcs.
3x3	25	4	2	12	10	9
3x4	34	5	3	16	15	12
3x5	42	6	4	20	20	15
4x4	45	6	6	24	18	16
4x5	56	6	8	30	24	20
4x6	67	7	10	30	30	20
5x5	70	7	8	40	36	25
5x6	84	8	10	40	45	25
5x7	98	8	12	48	63	30

After preliminary calculations, it is recommended to draw a sketch of the ceiling to scale, indicating the placement of profiles, hangers and built-in elements, as shown in the illustration. When installing heavy lamps or elements ventilation systems It is recommended to install additional hangers.

Prices for recessed lamps

recessed lamps

Note! It is better to order all elements with a small margin in case of adjustment or damage during installation.

Ceiling preparation

Like other types of suspended ceilings, Armstrong completely hides imperfections rough floor, therefore, surface preparation consists of removing the old peeling coating. If the whitewash or paint adheres firmly to the ceiling, it does not need to be removed. In the event of detachment of individual sections or destruction of the plaster, fallen pieces old decoration can damage the slabs, so it is better to remove them and seal the cracks and cracks with cement or alabaster putty.

Armstrong ceilings with soft slabs are afraid of water and, when wet, fall to the floor and break. Therefore, in rooms where water leaks are possible, it is necessary to perform.

Between finished ceiling and the ceilings there remains a distance of 20-25 cm, in which you can place sound and thermal insulation materials. In this case, first install the frame from wooden block for fiber insulation boards, positioning it so that it is offset relative to the suspended ceiling frame. Lay the insulation and cover it with a vapor-permeable moisture-proofing film. When using polystyrene foam, it is attached directly to the sub-ceiling using glue and mushroom dowels.

Note! When installing thermal insulation, do not forget to remove the wiring for the lamps and ventilation ducts.

Ceiling installation Armstrong

Ceiling installation work includes several stages described in Table 2.

Ceiling Armstrong Axiom KE Canopy - installation instructions. File for download.

Table 2. Sequence of installation of the Armstrong ceiling.

Stages, illustrations	Description of actions
	Further installation largely depends on the level markings, so it is not recommended to neglect this step. Marking is carried out using a laser level from the very low angle ceiling. In the corner set back from the base ceiling average length suspension so that it can be adjusted in both directions, up and down. From this point, using a level, lay lines along both walls, mark the corners adjacent to them and continue the lines on the remaining walls. They should meet in the last corner.
	Wall L-shaped profiles are secured using dowels and self-tapping screws or anchor bolts in increments of 0.5 m with the shelf down. Align the shelf along a pre-marked line. In the corners the profile is bent, having previously cut the shelf.
	With the help of ceiling hangers, supporting profiles are attached to place them in the right place, it is convenient to mark the location of the slats in advance. They are attached in increments of 1.2 meters parallel to the short wall of the room; for convenience, you can draw or mark lines on the ceiling with a chalk cord. They mark the places where the hangers are attached according to the sketch. General rule is as follows: hangers should be located at a distance of no more than 1.2 m from each other and 0.6 m from any wall. Anchor bolts or dowels are used to secure the suspension. Holes are drilled according to the markings required diameter and depths and attach the suspension to the eye of the rod.
	Places for installing heavy lamps and split system units are reinforced with additional suspensions, positioning them with some offset relative to the main ones. Keep in mind that the hanger hook may interfere with the installation of elements, so it is better to place the hangers with an offset of 5-10 cm.
	The supporting profiles are installed according to pre-applied markings and secured using hanger hooks to special holes in the profile. The ends of the support rails should rest on the L-shaped shelf. If the length of the profiles is not sufficient, they are extended using a standard lock on one of the ends of the rail. They can also be trimmed if necessary.
	Level the horizontal position of the supporting profiles by adjusting the length of the hangers. To do this, squeeze the butterfly clamp, move the hook and the bar in the desired direction, then release the clamp, and the length of the suspension is fixed. To control the plane of the ceiling, tightly stretched cords and a level are used.
	Longitudinal profiles 1.2 m long are fixed in increments of 0.6 m between the supporting rails using standard fastenings on the profiles. The distance from the walls is adjusted to avoid unnecessary trimming of the edge slabs. It is best to make the indents symmetrical. The distance between the longitudinal slats is filled with transverse ones with a length of 0.6 m, which are also secured using standard fasteners.
	After the ceiling frame is completely assembled, they begin to fill the cells with built-in elements and slabs. First, you need to prepare for connection the communications passing behind the finished ceiling: electrical wiring, ventilation ducts. They are brought to the installation sites of elements and blocks. For Armstrong ceilings, raster, LED or fluorescent lamps with standard sizes 590x590 mm. Their installation is quite simple: the lamp is placed under small angle to the plane of the ceiling, turning it diagonally across the cell. It is rotated and aligned with the cell, after which it rests on the guide profiles. Through the neighboring empty cells connect the lamp to the power cable.
	Armstrong ceilings can also be installed Spotlights. To install them, holes are cut in the slabs according to the size of the lamp fittings and secured. Place the tile in place and connect the lamp. The air intakes of ventilation systems are installed in the same way.
	They try to install split system units in the most fortified places, for example, in a corner.
	Blind slabs are installed in last resort. They are brought inside diagonally into the cell, placed on the guides and, lifting and turning from below, brought into the cell. You should not put pressure on them from above - when correct assembly frame, the slabs should lie down without effort.

Video - Installation of Armstrong ceiling, instructions

How to install an Armstrong ceiling in a typical apartment

The main problem when installing an Armstrong ceiling in an apartment is a decrease in level by at least 15-20 cm. At a lower height, it will be difficult not only to mount the frame, but also to maintain its horizontal position. Another difficulty is laying the tiles. To insert a slab into a cell, it (the slab) must be tilted at an angle of at least 30 degrees, and if the space between the frame and the base ceiling is too small, the tile will not fit.

Prices for the Armstrong Axiom KE Canopy ceiling

Ceiling Armstrong Axiom KE Canopy

The main difficulty in installing an Armstrong ceiling in an apartment is that the slabs are tilted at an angle of 30 degrees during the process, and this, in turn, is impossible if there is not enough space above the frame

If the ceilings in the apartment are higher than 275 cm, Armstrong is installed using conventional technology. In this case, the final height of the room will be at least 250 cm, which is allowed by SNiP. With lower ceiling heights, Armstrong ceilings are recommended to be installed only in rooms with periodic occupancy, for example, in a corridor.

Video - Installing an Armstrong mirror ceiling

The Armstrong ceiling has a low price and does not highlight harmful substances and does not worsen the microclimate. It is easy to install and maintain, provides easy access to communications and is suitable for almost any room, the main thing is to choose suitable material slabs and design.

Today, few would deny the popularity of suspended ceiling systems - and this applies not only to classic ceilings made of plasterboard sheet, but also slatted ceilings, and even more so - Armstrong ceilings. That is why this article is entirely devoted to such an issue as installing an Armstrong ceiling with your own hands - after all, it is better to carefully study the technology than to spend money on paying for the services of hired craftsmen!

A few words about ceilings

Armstrong ceiling design

In order to thoroughly understand how the technology for installing these popular ceilings is carried out, we first need to understand what an Armstrong ceiling is.

The Armstrong type ceiling is one of the varieties. This means that it metal carcass suspended from the ceiling at a certain height, and the main elements of the ceiling are mounted on the frame.

By its design, the Armstrong ceiling refers to ceilings with an open profile. This means that the frame elements are not hidden behind the cladding, but are located outside and are an integral part of the design of the entire ceiling.

The main element of Armstrong ceilings is slabs of pressed mineral fiber (sometimes called cassettes).

Armstrong ceiling cassettes are available in two sizes:

• Squares 600x600 mm;
• Rectangles 1200x600 mm.

The material for cassettes can be either standard or moisture resistant. Installation instructions ceiling structure Armstrong provides for the installation of such moisture-resistant cassettes in rooms with high level humidity, as well as in those rooms where there is a risk of moisture getting on the ceiling.

Advice! If you don’t like the appearance of the ceiling tiles, you can always decorate their lower (i.e., outer) surface in any way convenient for you, from painting to covering with fabric or applying appliqués.

Reasons for popularity

Armstrong ceilings are traditionally used in office and industrial buildings. However, having shown imagination and selected ceiling tiles with suitable pattern and texture, we can safely install such a ceiling in a living space.

In this case, the ceiling will not only look decent, but also perfectly perform quite utilitarian functions:

• The Armstrong ceiling, as well as other suspended ceilings, perfectly masks defects and unevenness of the ceiling, and also hides communications such as pipes and wires.
• The installation diagram of the Armstrong ceiling system allows you to install built-in lighting, ventilation grates, fire extinguishing system elements, etc.
• A number of Armstrong ceiling systems have improved sound insulation characteristics. Ceiling slabs are also produced from non-combustible material, which makes it possible to significantly increase the fire safety of the room.

At the same time, the ceiling has a fairly simple and understandable design. So almost every master can figure out how to install the Armstrong ceiling system.

It is precisely the analysis of Armstrong ceiling installation technology that we will now analyze.

We install the Armstrong ceiling

Tools and materials

What do we need to install the Armstrong ceiling?

To begin with, you need to purchase the components of the ceiling itself:

• Armstrong ceiling cassettes;
• Profile for frame;
• Spring hangers;
• Recessed lamps.

Note! In some cases, to install the frame, not special hangers are used, but simply steel wire with a thickness of 2 mm or more. True, experts recommend using such a replacement only in extreme cases - for example, if the ceiling drops a significant distance from the ceiling, and the length of the existing suspension is not enough.

The volume of purchase directly depends on the area of ​​the ceiling, and, as a rule, is easily calculated. As for profiles, for 10 m2 a pair of load-bearing profiles and 15-17 transverse ones are usually sufficient.

We will also need:

• Hammer;
• Screwdriver;
• Fastening elements;
• Scissors for cutting metal;
• Metal saw (preferably a circular saw);
• Level;
• Hammer and pliers.

As a rule, almost every master has such a set of tools.

Preparation for installation

The first stage, which includes instructions for installing the Armstrong ceiling structure, is marking.

Marking the ceiling includes determining the height of the ceiling and marking the ceiling for fasteners.

• To set the ceiling height using a laser level, a base line is drawn on the walls of the room along the entire perimeter - it is this line that will determine at what distance from we will place the Armstrong ceiling.
• The distance from the ceiling is determined both by the design of the room and by practical considerations - for example, the features of communications running along the ceiling, as well as the dimensions of the recessed lamps.
• After determining the height, we move on to marking the ceiling. We draw marking lines depending on the standard size of the slabs we have chosen and the characteristics of the frame. We mark where the hangers will be located.

In principle, marking the ceiling for an Armstrong ceiling is not difficult. The main thing is not to rush!

Frame and ceiling assembly

When the markings are applied, the most important stage begins - installation of the frame and assembly of the ceiling. This process is shown in detail in the video attached to this article - but we, for our part, will provide you with the most detailed description.

The installation technology of the Armstrong ceiling system includes the following operations:

• By horizontal line We attach corners to the walls of the room - the support of our future ceiling. For fastening we use dowels with plastic sleeves.
• After securing the corners, we begin installing the hangers. Suspensions for ceiling We also fasten it using plastic dowels into pre-drilled holes.

Advice! It is necessary to fasten the hangers after installing the corners, since the hooks of the hangers should in no case fall below the base level of the ceiling.

The result of our work should be a fairly rigid frame fixed to the ceiling and walls of the room.

We put it in the cells of the frame.

It is better to work with tile cassettes with gloves, and here's why:

• Firstly, Armstrong ceiling tiles get dirty quite easily. Therefore, there is no need to leave fingerprints on it.
• Secondly, skin contact with mineral fiber may cause irritation.

Installation of tiles is quite simple. We insert the tile into the corresponding cell of the frame, and, holding it from below, align it, placing it exactly on the guides.

Instead of tiles, we insert lamps into the corresponding cells, having previously connected them to the wiring hidden behind the frame.

This concludes our work. So if you carefully studied the article, and also watched the video about installing the ceiling, then you know exactly how to install the Armstrong ceiling system, efficiently and quickly!