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Old 12-04-2007, 09:40 PM   #1
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Convert Ceiling grid to drywall
Is there a way to convert ceiling grid to support 1/4 0r 3/8 drywall or should I tear it out and frame with wood in basement?

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Old 12-05-2007, 02:20 PM   #2
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If it wasn't designed to support it, tear it out. There are suspended grids for drywall available.
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Old 12-05-2007, 03:17 PM   #3
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The ceiling grid itself, if hung correctly could support the weight of 1/4 inch drywall, they make vinylrock ceiling tiles that are about 3/8 inch thick drywall covered with vinyl. But don't hang drywall from it, ceiling grid is pretty flimsy and drywall needs a solid surface to hang from. You can frame the ceiling down or as mentioned above they make a suspended ceiling grid that is ridgid and gets screwed together that is meant for hanging drywall from. I have used them many times and they work great, ten times stronger then normal ceiling grid.
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We just hung 1/2 inch on an existing grid system. All you need to do is add more wire to the system and install RigidX supports in between the existing grid.

We did a 20 x 40 ceiling and it probably took one person 4-6 hours to upgrade the grid for the room.

If you figure the cost of tearing out the old grid, disposing of it, relocating utilities in the ceiling, building soffits, etc... Using the RigidX is the way to go.
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Wouldn't fire codes require a minimum of 1/2"?
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Old 12-08-2007, 04:26 AM   #6
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We just hung 1/2 inch on an existing grid system. All you need to do is add more wire to the system and install RigidX supports in between the existing grid.

We did a 20 x 40 ceiling and it probably took one person 4-6 hours to upgrade the grid for the room.

If you figure the cost of tearing out the old grid, disposing of it, relocating utilities in the ceiling, building soffits, etc... Using the RigidX is the way to go.
What is RigidX and where can I purchase it? Thank you.
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What is RigidX and where can I purchase it? Thank you.
RIGID-X is made by USG. I would venture to guess that your local commercial drywall supplier has it in stock provided they sell USG products.
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