Nail Up Installation
instructions
Using our catalog as a guide, inspect and count the contents of each
crate to make sure all necessary pieces have been delivered.
Clean the metal sheets with denatured alcohol and allow them to dry
before installation.
(PHOTO A) Nail furring strips to the ceiling around the perimeter of
the room, using 3"nails or larger, Hit nails only ½ way in to allow for shimming and
leveling. The cornice will be nailed to these strips so they should be placed as far away
from the wall as the cornice will project.
(PHOTO B) Find the center of the ceiling and snap a chalk line at a
right angle to the ceiling beams; this insures that the furring will be nailed into the
beams.
(PHOTO C) Now snap a second chalk line next to the center line, half
the width of the furring strip you’re using. For example, if you’re using
2" furring, your second line would be 1" from the center line. Your first strip
of furring should be nailed up with one edge on the second line and covering the center
line (center line bisects the strip). Using the edges of the first strip as the starting
point, measure our 12""for your next chalk line. Nail up the next piece of
furring with the outer edge against the chalk line; this will make you furring
12""on center. Follow this procedure until all furring strips have been nailed
in place. Remember not to hit nail all the way in. Take notice of shims.
(PHOTO D) The metal sheets are 2’ x8’ and 2’ x 4’
and should be placed so the long side is on the furring you have just completed. You will
need additional nails on the ends so nail up short cross pieces of furring 8’ or
4’ on center. If the furring needs to be leveled, install shims (thin pieces of wood)
between it and the ceiling.
(PHOTO E) Start installing the metal sheets at the furthest corner from
the entrance to the room. The metal is sharp so be careful. To keep the sheet straight,
support it with a piece of furring held on edge; we suggest you have helper to make it
easier. Snap a chalk line along the center of the first piece of furring that is not at
the wall (the walls may not be square). Line up the metal sheet with the chalk line and
nail it to the furring with 1 ¼" cone head nails. The sheets have small dimples
along the edges called beads. You line up the sheets by overlapping these beads (like a
ball and socket). Nail the sheets on the bead every 6". The exception to this is when
you are joining sheets; use a flat head nail to one side of the bead to allow the
overlapping sheet to be nailed on the bead. Nail down the center length of the sheet every
12" before nailing the edges.
(PHOTO F) To seal the overlapping seams, use the head end of a 3"
nail, tapping gently.
This is called caulking, any cutting required can be done with metal
shears.
(PHOTO G) Nail the cornice into the furring strips around the perimeter
of the ceiling. The cornice is nailed every 6" into the ceiling and into the studs at
the bottom of the cornice.
(PHOTO H) To join the cornices at the corners, miter or cope them like
wood.
(PHOTO I) To get a tight fit snip the edge of one side with a series of
cuts 1/8" deep every 1/8". This edge is then bent in or out depending on whether
it is for an outside corner or an inside one.
(PHOTO J) Caulk the edges of the cornice, seams, and miters with the
head of a nail in the same manner as the ceiling.
The metal must be painted with any oil base paint. If you want to
retain the original silvery tin color you must use clear lacquer or oil base
polyurethane.*
That’s all there is to it. Enjoy your new ceiling and call us if
you have any questions.
*Follow manufacturers directions.
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