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Ceiling Grid Frames

Use these components to design your own frame to support ceiling tiles.

Steel Frames

Steel frames are approved for use in UL fire-rated ceiling assemblies.

Lg., ft.	Wd.	Color		Each
2	15/16"	White	00000000	00000
4	15/16"	White	00000000	0000

Accessories for Ceiling Grids

	Pkg. Qty.	Pkg.
Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire, 12 Feet Long	10	000000
Galvanized Steel Clips for 9/16"-15/16" Thick Ceiling Tile Frames	1	0000
Galvanized Steel Clips for 1/16"-5/8" Thick Ceiling Tiles	10	00000

Steel Frames—ICC-ES Listed

Steel frames are approved for use in UL fire-rated ceiling assemblies.

ICC-ES Listed frames comply with ICC-ES standards for use in seismic-rated assemblies.

Lg., ft.	Wd.	Color
2	9/16"	White
4	9/16"	White
12	9/16"	White
12	15/16"	White

Ceiling Tile Clips

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Galvanized Steel Clips for 9/16"-15/16" Thick Ceiling Tile Frames	1	00000000	00000

Aluminum Frames

Aluminum frames are corrosion resistant and withstand higher humidity than steel.

Lg., ft.	Wd.	Color
2	15/16"	White
4	15/16"	White
12	15/16"	White

Accessories for Ceiling Grids

	Pkg. Qty.	Pkg.
Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire, 12 Feet Long	10	000000
Aluminum Tee Clips for 15/16" Thick Ceiling Tile Frames	1	0000
Galvanized Steel Clips for 1/16"-5/8" Thick Ceiling Tiles	10	00000

Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Frames—ICC-ES Listed

Fiberglass-reinforced plastic frames are safe to use in food and dairy plants. Nonmagnetic, they’re also good to install in hospitals and labs that use MRI technology. These frames won’t conduct heat and electricity, unlike metal frames, reducing the risk of injury from electric hazards. All are approved for use in UL fire-rated ceiling assemblies. You can clean these frames with mild detergents—they won’t corrode.

ICC-ES Listed frames comply with ICC-ES standards for use in seismic-rated assemblies.

Ceiling Grids					PVC Cross Clip			PVC Cross-Lock Clip			PVC Straight Clip
Lg., ft.	Wd.	Color		Each	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
2	1 3/8"	White	0000000	000000	1	0000000	00000	—	———	0	—	———	0
4	1 3/8"	White	0000000	00000	1	0000000	0000	—	———	0	—	———	0
12	1 3/8"	White	0000000	00000	1	0000000	0000	1	0000000	00000	1	0000000	00000

Ceiling Tile Clips

	Pkg. Qty.	Pkg.
PVC Plastic Clips for 3/32"-3/4" Thick Ceiling Tiles	1	00000
PVC Plastic Clips for 3/4"-1 1/4" Thick Ceiling Tiles	1	0000
PVC Plastic Clips for 2"-2 3/4" Thick Ceiling Tiles	1	0000

Ceiling Tile Clips

Secure ceiling tiles or join ceiling tile frame components.

For Ceiling Tiles

Clips for ceiling tiles keep ceiling tiles in place.

PVC—PVC clips must be used with fiberglass-reinforced plastic ceiling tile frames and molding.

For 1/16" to 5/8" Thick Ceiling Tile—Those for ¹⁄₁₆"-⅝" ceiling tiles are best for entryways and other drafty areas.

For Ceiling Tile Thk.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.



Galvanized Steel	1/16" to 5/8"	10	00000000	000000


PVC	3/32" to 3/4"	1	0000000	0000
PVC	3/4" to 1 1/4"	1	0000000	0000
PVC	2" to 2 3/4"	1	0000000	0000

For Ceiling Tile Frames

Cross Clip

Cross-Lock Clip

Straight Clip

Tee Clip

Clips for ceiling tile frames join ceiling tile frames and molding.

Cross Clip and Cross-Lock Clip—Cross clips connect cross tees to main beams.

Straight Clip—Straight clips attach two main beams. When installed with pop rivets, these clips help you meet ICC-ES seismic standards.

Tee Clip—Tee clips join molding to main beams and cross tees.

PVC—PVC clips must be used with fiberglass-reinforced plastic ceiling tile frames and molding.

1" Notch Depth—For cross clips with a 1” notch depth, use cross-lock clips to secure them in place. Both clips help you comply with ICC-ES seismic requirements when fastened with pop rivets.

1 9/32" Notch Depth—Use cross clips with a 1 ⁹⁄₃₂” notch depth to install lights or vents to beams where there isn’t a notch.

For 9/16" to 15/16" Ceiling Tile Frame Thickness Range—Tee clips for ⁹⁄₁₆”-¹⁵⁄₁₆” ceiling tile frames help you comply with ICC-ES seismic requirements when properly installed.

	For Ceiling Tile Frame Thk. Range	Notch Dp.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Cross Clip



	PVC	3/32"	1"	1	0000000	00000


	PVC	3/32"	1 9/32"	1	0000000	0000


	Cross-Lock Clip



			PVC	3/32"	—	1	0000000	0000


			Straight Clip



					PVC	3/32"	—	1	0000000	0000


					Tee Clip



							Galvanized Steel	9/16" to 15/16"	—	1	00000000	0000


							Aluminum	15/16"	—	1	00000000	0000
							PVC	3/32"	—	1	0000000	0000

Ceiling Grid Wall Molding

Secure tile frames to the wall.

Aluminum—Aluminum molding is corrosion resistant and withstands higher humidity than steel.

Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic—Use fiberglass-reinforced plastic molding in food and dairy plants—paint free, it won’t blister or peel onto your product. Because it’s nonmagnetic, it’s also safe to install in hospitals and labs with MRI technology. Unlike metal molding, this molding won’t conduct heat and electricity, so it reduces the risk of injury from electric hazards. It complies with ICC-ES seismic standards when installed with pop rivets. It’s also approved for use in UL fire-rated ceiling assemblies. You can clean this molding with mild detergents and it won’t corrode.

Material	Lg., ft.	Wd.	Color		Each
Aluminum	10	7/8"	White	0000000	000000
Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic	12	1 1/2"	White	0000000	00000
Steel	12	7/8"	Black	00000000	00000
Steel	12	7/8"	White	00000000	00000

Accessories for Ceiling Grids

	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire, 12 Feet Long	10	00000000	000000
PVC Plastic Clips for 3/32" Thick Ceiling Tile Frames	1	0000000	0000
PVC Plastic Clips for 3/32"-3/4" Thick Ceiling Tiles	1	0000000	0000
PVC Plastic Clips for 3/4"-1 1/4" Thick Ceiling Tiles	1	0000000	0000
PVC Plastic Clips for 2"-2 3/4" Thick Ceiling Tiles	1	0000000	0000
Galvanized Steel Clips for 1/16"-5/8" Thick Ceiling Tiles	10	00000000	00000

Ceiling Tile Hanger Wire

Suspend and secure tile frames to the ceiling.

Lg., ft.	Material	Steel Wire Ga.	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
12	Steel	12	10	00000000	000000

Ceiling Grid Framing Covers

Covers Shown In Use

Wall Cover, Top and Bottom

Shown

Standard Cover, Top and

Bottom Shown

Tee Cover, Top and Bottom

Shown

Instead of painting or replacing ceiling tile frames when they’re rusted and discolored, put these flexible PVC covers onto them for a clean appearance. They’re sized to fit most framing systems. If you’re using them with ceiling tiles with recessed edges, make sure the width of the covers will fit the recess.

Wall Cover—To cover your framing’s perimeter, use wall covers. They slide onto framing where the ceiling and wall meet.

Standard Cover—Standard covers have a notch in the middle that covers the seams where two tee covers meet. They’re compatible with both 2' × 2' and 2' × 4' ceiling tiles. When used with 2' × 4' tiles, install them on the 2' side.

Tee Cover—Tee covers run perpendicular to standard covers to create a tee.

For 1" Width—For a proper fit, choose covers for 1" wd. framing if your current 15/16" wd. framing already has a thick coating of paint.

Ceiling Tile Cover Type—To cover your framing’s interior grid, you may need both standard and tee covers.

Flammability Rating—Rated ASTM E84 Class A, their ability to limit the spread of flames and generation of smoke conforms to the highest classification. They also meet UL 94 V-0, which means they’ll self-extinguish within 10 seconds and won’t spread fire by dripping.

	Wd.	Thk.	Material	Color	Flammability Rating	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
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	Wall Cover

	4	15/16", 1"	48"	1"	1/8"	PVC	White	NFPA 101 Class A, UL 94 V-0	25	000000000	000000




			Standard Cover

			4	15/16"	48"	1"	1/8"	PVC	White	NFPA 101 Class A, UL 94 V-0	25	000000000	00000


			4	1"	48"	1 1/8"	1/8"	PVC	White	NFPA 101 Class A, UL 94 V-0	25	000000000	00000




					Tee Cover

					2	15/16"	23"	1"	1/8"	PVC	White	NFPA 101 Class A, UL 94 V-0	25	000000000	00000


					2	1"	23"	1 1/8"	1/8"	PVC	White	NFPA 101 Class A, UL 94 V-0	25	000000000	00000
					4	15/16"	47"	1"	1/8"	PVC	White	NFPA 101 Class A, UL 94 V-0	25	000000000	00000
					4	1"	47"	1 1/8"	1/8"	PVC	White	NFPA 101 Class A, UL 94 V-0	25	000000000	00000