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Acoustic ceiling installation.
Acoustic ceiling installation and most commercial suspended ceiling constructions consist of metal channels in the shape of an upside down t.
Typically a professional acoustic ceiling installer charges 53 20 per hour on average while hiring a handyman to install your drop ceiling costs between 35 and 80 per hour.
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If the ceiling will be recessed and built in lighting will be installed decide where to locate the panels of light and clearly identify them on the drawing.
Determine the exact height at which the suspended ceiling will be installed.
These upside down t s are commonly referred to as mains runners or cross runners cross tees and are suspended on wires from the overhead structure creating a space between the buildings structure and the finished ceiling called a plenum.
Follow the adhesive manufacturer s instructions for application and usage.
Allow a minimum of 3 to 4 inches for clearance between the old ceiling and the new ceiling.