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Post by Boomzilla on Jul 3, 2014 13:32:02 GMT -5
I don't like the clips that came with the panels. I'm thinking some of these:  and some of these:  |
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Post by DYohn on Jul 3, 2014 13:34:09 GMT -5
I suggest using toggle bolts and picture hanging wire.
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Post by Boomzilla on Jul 3, 2014 13:36:56 GMT -5
Should the toggle bolts be fitted to the sheetrock ceiling only, or can one also use short ones on the plywood back of the absorber?
If no toggles for the absorber, how do you attach the picture wire?
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Post by deltadube on Jul 3, 2014 15:06:18 GMT -5
I like the eye hooks 2inches atleast threaded into the joist with small chains to the panel with eye hooks as well...
cheers.
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Post by wiskers on Jul 3, 2014 15:58:19 GMT -5
Whats the weight of the panels? If they don't weight much you could use 3m sticky things or velcro
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Post by DYohn on Jul 3, 2014 16:28:23 GMT -5
Toggle bolts into the sheet rock, eye hook screws in the backs of the panels. That works fine.
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Post by yves on Jul 3, 2014 16:33:24 GMT -5
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Post by deltadube on Jul 3, 2014 16:50:17 GMT -5
think the best would be bolted to the other side of the ceiling ... no fall on head that way.. cheers |
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Post by yves on Jul 3, 2014 17:18:33 GMT -5
think the best would be bolted to the other side of the ceiling ... no fall on head that way.. cheers The hanger wires are attached to the hard ceiling using anchor fasteners. Here's one more video to show how easy it is to DIY large soffit bass traps in the corners between the walls and ceiling with this type of ceiling grid. www.youtube.com/watch?v=12Vcr8k31AcSo all it takes is to put some rigid fiberglass sheets (e.g. 2" Owens Corning 703 FRK) in there and then fill that up with cheap low density pink fluffy fiberglass insulation known as attic insulation. [The pink fluffy stuff is recommended for bass traps that measure at least 12" thick]. |
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Post by yves on Jul 3, 2014 17:29:19 GMT -5
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Post by hemster on Jul 3, 2014 20:14:55 GMT -5
Whats the weight of the panels? If they don't weight much you could use 3m sticky things or velcro I'd stay away from velcro or anything like the 3M stickies. The air around the ceiling gets warm and those things do eventually work loose, IMHO. |
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Post by redog on Jul 3, 2014 22:03:50 GMT -5
Just pre drill holes and use drywall anchors, they work on sheet rock to.
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Post by creimes on Jul 4, 2014 1:35:54 GMT -5
Hey Boom, I used these drywall anchors  I then used some eye hooks and an S hook in the middle  |
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Post by Boomzilla on Jul 4, 2014 4:48:03 GMT -5
Thank you creimes - I like that idea the best of those I've seen so far. I still may opt to use the wire hangers as shown in the original post - they make smaller holes & hold 45# each. Having the S-hooks in between, though, makes exact placement less critical. A bit of bending with pliers can create a loop on the tip of the wire hanger.
I'll post photos of the finished hang.
Boom
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Post by creimes on Jul 4, 2014 15:55:46 GMT -5
Thank you creimes - I like that idea the best of those I've seen so far. I still may opt to use the wire hangers as shown in the original post - they make smaller holes & hold 45# each. Having the S-hooks in between, though, makes exact placement less critical. A bit of bending with pliers can create a loop on the tip of the wire hanger. I'll post photos of the finished hang. Boom Those hooks you show are more of a wall hook though, they might pull out if used on the ceiling no ?, and yes the way I mounted I actually measured the ceiling hooks at a slightly smaller square then what the hooks on the panel are, makes the S hooks slightly angled in towards the ceiling side  Chad |
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Post by Boomzilla on Jul 4, 2014 16:12:18 GMT -5
After looking at the sheet-rock anchors, eye hooks, and s-hooks, I've decided to use industrial velcro. This has the advantage of holding the pad directly against the ceiling with no gap between the pad and ceiling (important for WAF). Since I already have adequate amounts of the HD-Velcro on hand, I'll try this. If it is insufficient to the task, then I'll look at other options.
Boom
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Post by creimes on Jul 4, 2014 16:16:47 GMT -5
After looking at the sheet-rock anchors, eye hooks, and s-hooks, I've decided to use industrial velcro. This has the advantage of holding the pad directly against the ceiling with no gap between the pad and ceiling (important for WAF). Since I already have adequate amounts of the HD-Velcro on hand, I'll try this. If it is insufficient to the task, then I'll look at other options. Boom Better to have a gap but gotta keep the misses happy too haha, good luck Chad |
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Post by Boomzilla on Jul 5, 2014 12:51:23 GMT -5
The light has dawned! I've decided on a feasible method.
I planned to use industrial, self-adhesive velcro, but the fabric covers on the ATS boxes are wrapped & stapled to the back of the wooden panel. If I attached the velcro to the fabric, it might not stick; if I attached the velcro to the wooden back of the panel, the thickness of the stapled fabric might prevent the velcro surfaces from making contact.
Solution? I'll stick the velcro to the fabric on the back of the panels, then I'll use an industrial staple-gun to staple the velcro to the wood, through the fabric. This will make the velcro surface the outermost surface of the panel, and it can then stick to the associated velcro surface, which will be adhered to the ceiling. Should there be any question about how well the velcro will stick to the ceiling, I'll staple those strips in place also.
Done! Minimum fuss, solid connection, removable if needed!
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Post by creimes on Jul 5, 2014 12:55:43 GMT -5
The light has dawned! I've decided on a feasible method. I planned to use industrial, self-adhesive velcro, but the fabric covers on the ATS boxes are wrapped & stapled to the back of the wooden panel. If I attached the velcro to the fabric, it might not stick; if I attached the velcro to the wooden back of the panel, the thickness of the stapled fabric might prevent the velcro surfaces from making contact. Solution? I'll stick the velcro to the fabric on the back of the panels, then I'll use an industrial staple-gun to staple the velcro to the wood, through the fabric. This will make the velcro surface the outermost surface of the panel, and it can then stick to the associated velcro surface, which will be adhered to the ceiling. Should there be any question about how well the velcro will stick to the ceiling, I'll staple those strips in place also. Done! Minimum fuss, solid connection, removable if needed! Just don't hang your Disco Ball or party lights to them |
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Post by garbulky on Jul 5, 2014 13:01:07 GMT -5
If the velcro idea works, let me know. It seems relatively doable and require no drilling. Always a plus.
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