Installing this system now. This is what I noted. Pros; -looks good, much nicer than your traditional commercial outdated look of a drop ceiling. -low profile the whole profile joist to finish is about 1 1/4". Cons; -It's really meant for ceilings that have 4 walls around them, there are no parts you can buy to do outside corners on something like a bulkhead. -Pricey: you have to buy the kits in increments on 64sq/ft, and their individual piece packages are expensive so if you're 1 8foot piece short of the long rails it could cost you $100 to buy the minimum. -Your floor joists better be flat, no easy way to level so any bump or sagging will show after installation. -Slide clips at 4:30 (THIS IS A DEFECT WITH KIT March 2018) are a nightmare to put on, THEY DO NOT slide on, you have to hammer them on or what I did was cut them in half. -spacing tool for cross rails leaves about 1/8" gap for expansion but 1/8" seems a bit much to me especially since there are no gaps for the long rails. Conclusion; I would still recommend it, it looks way better than any drop ceiling you can install as long as you go into it knowing- -It's NOT as simple as they make it out to be on their video, unless you have a perfect room. -It's not cheap -Potential for a lot of waste depending on the shape of your room
The box doesnt include enough of the cross pieces to cover you. Have to use extra 8ft rail (lucky to have left over), to custom make more cross member pieces. This stuff is cheap to make, they can afford to include more pieces to be safe. Its poorly dedigned, as per my post above. The Embassy system is better. Cheaper to buy the rails & cross pieces, clips & buy 4x8 white fiberboard & cut it done, if you have the tools.
This is way more involved than a tradditional drop ceiling hung on wire hangers. Level is dependant on the sub structure and traditional T-bar hangs on a wire, so level is depends on the installer. Using a basic with a laser level it is fool proof (almost). T bar can be installed with a pair of snips, a knife, basic laser level and a tape measure no need to paint or saw anything. A traditional drop ceiling also gives greater acess to plumbing and eletrical for future updates and repairs. The only benifit I see to the SnapClip is where there is a low ceiling height that won't allow for a traditional drop ceiling.
I am planning to replace an existing drywall ceiling with a new Snapclip suspended ceiling kit. Because of this, I will have have a 5/8"-3/4" gap above existing drywall (at the top of the wall) where the ceiling drywall used to be. My concern is that the J moulding may not sit flat because only half of it will be on the flat drywall surface. The other half over the gap created by the removed ceiling. Have you tackled this problem before? If so, do you have any advice that might help as I begin my installation?
Looks like a great system, nice finished look! Was even able to call the company directly and speak to them about the product and installation tips (answered all of my questions). Very helpful and knowledgeable and let me know that I could contact them with any questions that come up during installation. Looking forward to trying this out on my next job @hammertimemuskoka.
What about when you need to go across duct work and there are no wood beams to screw into? I guess with my installation I'll need to stick to a standard drop ceiling install?
You gotta strap the higher sections. It doesnt have dif. Positions to clip to like the Embassy system, which is better, more pricy, its not perfect either but better than this flimsy poor designed one !!
Seems like just like any project the guy talking about it doesn't know shit about it. Calling a miter box/ chop saw a circular saw. Other than that it looks like a pretty good kit
This system sucks. It looks nice, but design has short comings, & they make it a poor product & not structurally sound !! The clips should have been designed to be at least 3/16" higher, so the panels can slide along main rail without hitting & pushing the clips out of their snapped in position, then allowing the system to fall apart & collapse !! Due this dedign the panels are designed smaller & too much play in the rail system. Yes, i installed it properly with the template. The Embassy system, though its not perfect either is a better & more sound & stable system. I would not recommend this flimsy system. Panels being thinner are prone to belly/warp, adding to the flimsy design.
if the guy is gonna give instructions....he REALLY should learn what tools are lol....that is FAR from a circular saw...and DONT use SILICON on ANYTHING that will possibly be painted :(
Installing this system now. This is what I noted.
Pros;
-looks good, much nicer than your traditional commercial outdated look of a drop ceiling.
-low profile the whole profile joist to finish is about 1 1/4".
Cons;
-It's really meant for ceilings that have 4 walls around them, there are no parts you can buy to do outside corners on something like a bulkhead.
-Pricey: you have to buy the kits in increments on 64sq/ft, and their individual piece packages are expensive so if you're 1 8foot piece short of the long rails it could cost you $100 to buy the minimum.
-Your floor joists better be flat, no easy way to level so any bump or sagging will show after installation.
-Slide clips at 4:30 (THIS IS A DEFECT WITH KIT March 2018) are a nightmare to put on, THEY DO NOT slide on, you have to hammer them on or what I did was cut them in half.
-spacing tool for cross rails leaves about 1/8" gap for expansion but 1/8" seems a bit much to me especially since there are no gaps for the long rails.
Conclusion;
I would still recommend it, it looks way better than any drop ceiling you can install as long as you go into it knowing-
-It's NOT as simple as they make it out to be on their video, unless you have a perfect room.
-It's not cheap
-Potential for a lot of waste depending on the shape of your room
The box doesnt include enough of the cross pieces to cover you. Have to use extra 8ft rail (lucky to have left over), to custom make more cross member pieces. This stuff is cheap to make, they can afford to include more pieces to be safe.
Its poorly dedigned, as per my post above. The Embassy system is better. Cheaper to buy the rails & cross pieces, clips & buy 4x8 white fiberboard & cut it done, if you have the tools.
This is way more involved than a tradditional drop ceiling hung on wire hangers. Level is dependant on the sub structure and traditional T-bar hangs on a wire, so level is depends on the installer. Using a basic with a laser level it is fool proof (almost). T bar can be installed with a pair of snips, a knife, basic laser level and a tape measure no need to paint or saw anything. A traditional drop ceiling also gives greater acess to plumbing and eletrical for future updates and repairs. The only benifit I see to the SnapClip is where there is a low ceiling height that won't allow for a traditional drop ceiling.
I am planning to replace an existing drywall ceiling with a new Snapclip suspended ceiling kit.
Because of this, I will have have a 5/8"-3/4" gap above existing drywall (at the top of the wall) where the ceiling drywall used to be.
My concern is that the J moulding may not sit flat because only half of it will be on the flat drywall surface. The other half over the gap created by the removed ceiling.
Have you tackled this problem before?
If so, do you have any advice that might help as I begin my installation?
Just strap your existing joists with 1x4 to bring it down.
Only commercial? Or can i use this system in my basement as well?
Looks like a great system, nice finished look! Was even able to call the company directly and speak to them about the product and installation tips (answered all of my questions). Very helpful and knowledgeable and let me know that I could contact them with any questions that come up during installation. Looking forward to trying this out on my next job @hammertimemuskoka.
What about when you need to go across duct work and there are no wood beams to screw into? I guess with my installation I'll need to stick to a standard drop ceiling install?
No, just enclose the protrusions with a soffit.
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how do you install the ceiling if i have parts of the ceiling with no walls (drop ceiling)
can it hold a 6 inch pot light?
What if you need it lower and higher in some areas, lower than the joists?
You gotta strap the higher sections. It doesnt have dif. Positions to clip to like the Embassy system, which is better, more pricy, its not perfect either but better than this flimsy poor designed one !!
Wow!
Great info!
I have an electrical panel and hot water tank in the room I'm putting this ceiling in, how do I make provision for pipes
This was a stupid question. That’s why you didn’t get a response for 2 years.
I am still not convinced that it is that easy to do the end pieces. Has anyone done this where the "just" snap in? Thanks
Cool system but really pricey.
No levels needed!!!
Seems like just like any project the guy talking about it doesn't know shit about it. Calling a miter box/ chop saw a circular saw. Other than that it looks like a pretty good kit
Bahaha. What does substract mean?? Does nobody teach anyone anymore?
This system sucks. It looks nice, but design has short comings, & they make it a poor product & not structurally sound !!
The clips should have been designed to be at least 3/16" higher, so the panels can slide along main rail without hitting & pushing the clips out of their snapped in position, then allowing the system to fall apart & collapse !! Due this dedign the panels are designed smaller & too much play in the rail system. Yes, i installed it properly with the template. The Embassy system, though its not perfect either is a better & more sound & stable system.
I would not recommend this flimsy system. Panels being thinner are prone to belly/warp, adding to the flimsy design.
if the guy is gonna give instructions....he REALLY should learn what tools are lol....that is FAR from a circular saw...and DONT use SILICON on ANYTHING that will possibly be painted :(
Paintable silicone caulk has been around for decades.