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Wood Ceiling: Leveling Grid From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-410

Using the perimeter that is level all around, Paul begins leveling the middle grids to keep the ceiling from sagging. Next, he cuts the outer panels to size and starts inserting the birch paneling.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Time: 20 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

Wood ceiling kit
Safety glasses
360 degree laser level
Compound miter saw
Stud finder
Impulse nailer
Fine tooth pole saw
Needle nose pliers
Cordless drill
Ladder
Tape measure
Pencil
1x pine
Lag screws
Lag screw bit
Nails
Wire
Workout weights

Leveling the Grid

1. The panels weigh about eight pounds each. So to accommodate for the weight of the panels, attach a couple of workout weights that weigh eight pounds – use hand weights with velcro for ease of use (figure A).

2. Set the laser level on the base of the grid perimeter since you know the perimeter is level. Raise the grid and adjust and keep on adjusting the wire to match the laser level line (figure B). Then, give the wire a twist to securely fasten it (figure C).

3. When leveling your grids, start from the center of the laser level and work your way out. Otherwise, you can’t see the laser line.

4. Keep weights in the same spot for all three adjustments.

5. To install short grid pieces, start from the center of the room and work your way out so you have even layout all the way around.

6. Find the center of the short grid piece, then place it on the center of the wall and nail it in place (figure D).

7. Take a measurement for the first piece and cut to size. Use a fine tooth pull saw to cut out a new notch.

8. To make sure the grids are straight, you have to line up the edges. To line up the edges, you can use a piece of string pulled taut instead of a laser level (figure E).

9. Using grid connectors, line them up with string line and snap in place (figure F).

10. Position the first grid into place (figure G). The rest of the grids come already cut to size. Just snap them in place (figure H).

Figure F

Figure G

Figure H

RESOURCES :

Wood Ceiling
Model Number: Mission Style
Color: Nutmeg and Natural

Manufacturer: 5th Wall Designs
Contact: Greg Moore, Owner
E-mail: info@fifthwalldesigns.com
Website: www.fifthwalldesigns.com

Lighting
Product: Urban Oasis Pendant
Model Number: 45120
Style: Bronze Luster

Manufacturer: Bellacor.com
2425 Enterprise Dr.
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Telephone: 1-651-294-2512 (1-877-723-5522)
Contact: Chris Fowler
Website: www.bellacor.com

GUESTS :

Gregory Moore, President &
Brooke Moore
5th Wall Designs
3011 82nd Lane NE
Minneapolis, MN 55449
Telephone: 1-877-5thwall

Hans Mouritzen
Navy Island Plywood
275 Marie Ave. E
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Telephone: 1-651-451-4454
Website: www.navyisland.com