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I am finishing my basement in my newly constructed home. I have completed all the framing and electrical runs, and am now ready to install the grid system for the suspended ceiling.
I will be using 2x2 ceiling tiles. For a 2x2 installation, it's my understanding that the standard way to install the grids is to:
1) Align the main tees parallel & 48" on center,
2) Install 48" cross tees 24" OC & perpendicular to the main tees, and
3) Install 24" cross tees perpendicular and centered on the 48" cross tees.
My question: Can I simply install the main tees 24" on center, and then install the 24" cross tees perpendicular and 24" OC on the main tees, thereby eliminating the need for the 48" cross tees?
Is there anything "wrong" with installing the grid as I describe in my question?
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
I will be using 2x2 ceiling tiles. For a 2x2 installation, it's my understanding that the standard way to install the grids is to:
1) Align the main tees parallel & 48" on center,
2) Install 48" cross tees 24" OC & perpendicular to the main tees, and
3) Install 24" cross tees perpendicular and centered on the 48" cross tees.
My question: Can I simply install the main tees 24" on center, and then install the 24" cross tees perpendicular and 24" OC on the main tees, thereby eliminating the need for the 48" cross tees?
Is there anything "wrong" with installing the grid as I describe in my question?
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.