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DETAILS

Make the Difference

Armstrong® Ceiling Solutions are pre-engineered with attention to detail to ensure you control the finished aesthetic of the ceiling and achieve your design intent.

On every project you will encounter some, if not all, of these common conditions. This guide features pre-engineered integrated solutions offered by Armstrong Ceilings for each common condition.

We have compared our pre-engineered solutions to traditional construction methods, and presented the benefits to the design and build out process. By using these integrated solutions, you will be able to specify and maintain the crisp, clean details you envision, while solving everyday challenges for your installers.

SHADE POCKETS

4SOFFITS

17LIGHT COVES

13TRANSITIONS

8

Improve finished aesthetics with

PRE-ENGINEERED Solutions

CORRIDORS CLOUDS, LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

25 27FLAT & CURVED DRYWALL

21INTERIOR GLASS PARTITIONS

23

DETAILS– make the –

DIFFERENCE

For more information, call 877 276-7876

4 SHADE POCKETS

Axiom® Building Perimeter Shade Pocket


Axiom® Building Perimeter Shade PocketsWhen it comes to shade pockets for the perimeter of an application, trying to accomplish the transition between the interior of a building’s perimeter and the ceiling plane can be challenging.

Traditional Acoustical Grid

5 SHADE POCKETS For more information, call 877 276-7876

Axiom® Building Perimeter Shade PocketsArmstrong Ceiling Solutions

Armstrong® Ceiling Solutions

Roller Shade

Blocking

5/8" Gypsum Board, corner beads, spackle 3 coats, and paint

Angle Molding

Stud andTrack

Stud and Track

ExposedTee Grid

3-Sided Lutron® Perimeter Pocket AXP355L

3" Perimeter – Closure Clip AXPCC3LAcoustical Main Beam

AXTBC

AXTBC

3-Sided Perimeter Pocket

Main BeamSpline

Diffuser FacePlate

3 Sided Perimeter Pocket – AXP355

Main Beam

AXTBC

Gasket – AXPFG

1.1.A. Axiom Building Perimeter Pocket

Axiom® Closure ClipAXPCC3

Armstrong® DrywallSuspension System

1/4-20 Screw (optional)

3-Sided Pocket withDrywall Flange AXP355D

Roller Shade

AXTBC

Drywall3" Closure Clip5"

5"

BENEFITS:

• Regain aesthetic control at the building perimeter

• Achieve quality control at the perimeter, reduce time required to detail and specify the integration of perimeter solutions

• Reduce risk associated with field fabricated, labor-intensive accommodation of linear air distribution, window pockets, and ceiling elevation changes at the perimeter of a building

FEATURES:

• Integrates with all Armstrong Acoustical and Drywall Suspension Systems

• Integrates drapery pockets, window shades, air distribution, and changes in ceiling elevation

• Installs 12 times faster than drywall pockets and twice as fast as traditional pockets

• Variety of options for manual, motorized, and pocketless applications at the perimeter

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Axiom® Shell & Core Shade Pockets


Axiom® Core and Shell Shade Pockets


Axiom Core & Shell Shade Pockets



Axiom Core & Shell Shade PocketsTraditional Acoustical Grid


Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Base Pocket


When it comes to shade pockets for the perimeter of an application, trying to anticipate the tenants ceiling transition between the interior of a building’s perimeter and the ceiling plane can be challenging.

Roller Shade

Blocking

5/8" Gypsum Board, corner beads, spackle 3 coats, and paint

Angle Molding

Stud andTrack

Stud and Track

ExposedTee Grid

Base Pocket Base Pocket with Fixed Height Drywall Grid Trim Piece

Stud Kicker 48" O.C. Spacing

Stud Installation to Structure 16" or 24" O.C.

Wood Blocking

AX4SPLICE

AXCSBPS

Stud Kicker 48" O.C Spacing

Stud Installation to Structure 16" or 24" O.C

Wood Blocking

AX4SPLICE

AXSPLICE2

5/8" Gypsum

AXCSFDGS

Foam Gasket(AXPFG)

2" Closure Clip (AXPCC2)

AXCSBPS

BENEFITS:• Modular Shade Pocket solution

that utilizes a Base Pocket combined with an accessory extension to provide a complete solution specific to the requirements of the space

• Achieve quality control at the perimeter, reduce time required to detail and specify the integration of perimeter solutions

• Reduce risk associated with field fabricated, labor-intensive accommodation of window pockets, and ceiling elevation changes at the perimeter of a building



8 TRANSITIONS

Axiom® Transitions – Acoustical-to-Drywall Elevation Change


Flush TransitionTransition between two ceilings planes at the same height.

Traditional Flush Transition

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Flush Transitions

9 TRANSITIONS For more information, call 877 276-7876

5/8" Gypsum Board

Acoustical Grid

Studs and Track

5/8" Gypsum Board

Corner Beads, spackle 3 coats, and paint

Acoustical Panel WallMolding

5/8" Gypsum Board

Acoustical Grid

Acoustical Panel

Drywall GridKAM - 12

Hanger Wire to Structure

9/16" Tegular Transition Molding

Wall MoldingCorner Bead 3 coats of mud and paint

Steel Transition

Steel Transition

Acoustical Grid

Acoustical Panel

AXTBCAXTBC

Drywall Grid

5/8" Gypsum Board

15/16" Flush ACT to Drywall Transition – AXTR7904

Axiom®

Transition


• Minimize trade coordination with 40% faster installation time

• Can eliminate stud framing to structure

STEEL BENEFITS:

• Steel transitions are factory painted to match Armstrong® Acoustical Suspension Systems

• Fewer parts and pieces; integrates Acoustical Molding with a Drywall Taping Flange

• Eliminates a vertical drywall return at the transition

AXIOM® BENEFITS:

• Axiom aluminum trim provides more crisp edge detailing compared to conventional roll-formed steel systems

• Axiom acoustical-to-drywall transitions are available straight and curved for perfect fit and finish every time

• Axiom is part of the Sustain™ portfolio and meets the most stringent sustainability compliance standards today

FEATURES:

• Accommodates acoustical-to- acoustical, acoustical-to-drywall, and drywall-to-drywall

• Axiom can be straight or curved

• Compatible with Armstrong® Suspension Systems and Drywall Grid Systems



Field TransitionUsed in place of a bulkhead when you are transitioning between two ceiling systems or changing ceiling system direction.

Traditional Field Transition

Stud and Track

Wall Molding

Acoustical Grid

Wall Molding

Acoustical Grid

Stud and Track

Weak Point

Angle Molding


4"

AXTBC

AcousticalCeiling Panel

AXTBC

AcousticalCeiling Panel

AXFFP4

Acoustical Grid

Acoustical Panel

AXTBC Acoustical Grid

Acoustical Panel

AXTBC

AX15DSCSTR

1 1/2"

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Field Transition


BENEFITS:

• Improved aesthetics

• Axiom® aluminum trim provides more crisp edge detailing compared to traditional stud framing bulkhead



FEATURES:

• Transition from acoustical to acoustical without dropping a stud

• Available in 1-1/2", 4", or 6" (1-1/2" used to change direction in hallways/corridors)

• Used to transition between intersecting ceiling systems or to transition between two different types of ceilings

• Acoustical-to-acoustical transitions only



Straight or Curved Transitions (1" to 10" Elevation Change)Axiom® Transitions are used in place of a bulkhead when there is a height transition less than 10".

Stud and Track

Angle Molding

Acoustical Grid

Angle Molding

Acoustical Grid

Acoustical-to-Acoustical

Acoustical-to-Drywall

Traditional Transition (Elevation Change)


1"

Acoustical Grid

Acoustical Panel

AXTBC

AXTBCDrywall Grid

5/8" Gypsum Board

1" Axiom® Transition – AXTR7910

4" Axiom Transition Trim – AXTR4STR

AXCCLT

Acoustical Main Beam

Acoustical Panel

AXCCLT

AcousticalMain Beam

AcousticalPanel

4"

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Straight or Curved Transitions (1" to 10" Elevation Change)


* Axiom Transitions are available in Custom Curves

11 TRANSITIONS

BENEFITS:

• Improved visual with up to 40% savings of installation time

• Axiom® Transitions create a smooth transition between drywall and suspended ceilings (mineral fiber, metal, or wood)

• Axiom aluminum trim provides more crisp edge detailing compared to traditional stud and drywall framing


• Axiom Acoustical-to-Drywall Transitions are available straight and curved for perfect fit and finish every time

FEATURES:

• Axiom® Vector® is available straight only for use with full size Vector panels (field cutting Vector panels can be avoided)

• Elevation change accommodates acoustical-to-acoustical, acoustical to-drywall, and drywall-to-drywall height transitions of 1", 2", 4", 6", 8", and 10"




F-Molding Transitions

Metal Stud And GypsumBoard Vertical Transition

Grid System

Grid System

Traditional Upturn Transition


5/8" Gypsum Board

1-1/4" Drywall Screw

7906 F Molding(Tape, sand, mud, and paint)

Acoustical Grid

Acoustical Panel

Attach Grid via XTAC or Pop Rivet

3"

Drywall Grid

7906Steel Transition

AXTR7906CURAxiom Transition

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions F-Molding Transitions Greater Than 10"


F-Molding Transitions are used to create drywall height transitions without stud and track framing eliminating the unsightly visual of stud and track framing.

Exposed Tee grid

Acoustical lay-in

7913 – F-MoldingDGS to 9/16" Acoustical

7913 120", 9/16" F Vertical

Transition Molding

1-1/4" Drywall screw

5/8" Gypsum board

• Minimize trade coordination with 40% faster installation time

AXIOM® BENEFITS:• Axiom aluminum trim provides

more crisp edge detailing compared to traditional stud and drywall framing



• Axiom curved F-Molding

STEEL BENEFITS:• Steel transitions are factory

painted to match Armstrong® Acoustical Suspension Systems

• Roll formed steel with integrated mud flange – saving time, material, and labor on vertical transitions

• Fewer parts and pieces; integrates Acoustical Molding with a Drywall Taping Flange

• Eliminates a vertical drywall return at the transition

FEATURES:• Accommodates acoustical-to-

acoustical, acoustical-to-drywall, drywall-to-drywall, and drywall-to-acoustical




Axiom® Direct and Indirect Light Coves

13 LIGHT COVES For more information, call 877 276-7876

Axiom® Direct Light Coves Axiom® extruded aluminum direct light coves offer ultra-low plenum clearance, predictable lighting performance, and perfect integration with all Armstrong® Suspension Systems. Stud

and Track

Blocking 5/8" GypsumBoard

Recessed Light

Traditional Direct Light Cove


Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Axiom® Direct Light Coves


Finished Wall

4-1/2"

1-5/8"Fixture by

Others

4" or 6"drop

5/8" Gypsum BoardAxiom® Drywall

Bottom TrimAXBTSTR

Hold Down ClipAX-SPT-HDC

Drywall Grid

AX2HGC


Wall Attachment ClipAXPWCCP2

AXDLC444" x 4" Cove

AXTBC

Hanger wire to structure

Drywall grid

AX2HGC

Light hold down clip AX-SPT-HDC

AXTBC

2-1/2"

4-1/2"

4-7/8"

Finished wall

Light xture by

others

AXDLC44ACB 4' x 4' Pocket

Wall attachment clip – AXWCCP2

ACOUSTIBuiltpanel

BENEFITS:

• Fully concealed integrated design installs with all Armstrong® Acoustical and Drywall Suspension Systems

• Low profile design with plug and play lighting for shallow plenum corridors or entryways

• Integrated lighting partners make the complete solution easy to specify and maintain lighting symmetry

FEATURES:

• Pre-engineered, extruded aluminum light cove profiles with integrated light fixture

• 4" x 4" and 4" x 6" Direct Light Cove options available

• Install 90% faster with just 10% of the labor of traditional light coves

• Designed to work with Armstrong linear lighting partners, Axis Lighting, and XAL



Axiom® Indirect Light Coves & Indirect Field Light CovesThis solution offers a variety of options with both Ceiling-to-Wall and Ceiling-to-Ceiling light coves and sizes, while allowing for predictable lighting performance and perfect integration with all Armstrong® Suspension Systems.

Stud And Track

Stud And Track

Stud And TrackLight Fixture

Blocking

3/4" Plywood

5/8" Gypsum Board

Hanger Wireto Structure

Prelude Main Beam

Acoustical Lay-In Panel AXTBC

Axiom Indirect Light CoveCeiling to Ceiling Knife-Edge

(AXIDLCCKE812 Shown)

45° Tee Bar Connector Twist Acoustical Lay-In Panel

Hanger Wireto Structure

Prelude Main Beam

AXTBC

Armstrong® DrywallGrid System

5/8" Drywall


Armstrong DrywallGrid System


5/8" Drywall

KAM-12KAM-12

Wall

Axiom Bottom Trim

Axiom® Indirect Field Light Cove

Ceiling-to-Ceiling Knife Edge(AXIFLCW4)

KAM (optional)for easier leveling

of Axiom

Ceiling-to-Wall Indirect Field Light Cove Classic

Ceiling-to-Ceiling Indirect Light Cove Knife Edge, Slotted

Traditional Indirect Light Cove


Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Axiom Indirect Light Coves & Indirect Field Light Coves


BENEFITS:

• Offer predictable lighting performance and perfect integration with all Armstrong Suspension Systems

• Integrated lighting partners make the complete solution easy to specify and maintain lighting symmetry

FEATURES:

• Variety of options with both Ceiling-to-Wall and Ceiling-to-Ceiling light coves and sizes

• New Knife Edge® profile brings acoustical tile out to the edge of the cove

• Install 90% faster with just 10% of the labor of traditional light coves



Drywall Grid System – Drywall Grid Light CoveTraditional track and stud drywall light coves leave many finishing decisions to be handled on-site, making it hard to assure the controls are in place to maintain design intent and lighting symmetry.

Stud 16" O.C.to Structure

Traditional Drywall Light Cove


Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Drywall Grid Light Cove


#12 HangerWire

KAM-12

Gypsum Board

5/8" Gypsum Board

Armstrong® Drywall Grid System

Varies

DW90CGCrush

Bulb toApply

5/8" Gypsum Board

KAM-12

KAM-12

Gypsum BoardArmstrong Drywall Grid System

Light Fixture by Others

DW90C

SimpleSof�t™

Main Beam

Light �xture by others

DW90C

HangerWire to

structureKAM-12

KAM-12

KAM-12

5/8" Gypsum Board

Drywall Grid Cross Tee XL8945P

SimpleSoffit™

Drywall Grid

BENEFITS:

• Installation savings up to 75% compared to traditional framing

• Pre-engineered drywall grid soffits are three times faster to install than traditional stud and track framing

• Armstrong® Drywall Grid saves steel and significantly increases the modularization of the build process

FEATURES:

• SimpleSoffit™ gives you precisely notched main beams that arrive ready to install and can be quickly clicked together

• Drywall grid is manufactured with additional rout locations to accommodate F-Type light fixtures, access panels, and air diffusers.

• Engineered to give you design control, while providing a green installation by reducing steel up to 25%

• Can be quickly field-modified to accommodate a vast array of soffit and step conditions



17 SOFFITS

Drywall Grid System and SimpleSoffit


Drywall Grid System – 90° SoffitsFaster, easier, and better way to frame drywall soffits; designed to significantly reduce time and labor associated with cutting and measuring, while removing guesswork and maintaining design intent.

Traditional 90° Soffit

18 SOFFITS For more information, call 877 276-7876

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions 90° Soffit

KAM-12KAM-12

Wall Molding

KAM-12Hanger Wireto Structure

Brace asrequired Screw

Attached

Drywall Cross TeeXL8945

DW90C

DrywallMain BeamHD8906


SimpleSoffit™ Drywall Grid

SB12P Strongback™

Hanger Wire to structure

SimpleSof�t™

Main Beam

KAM-12 KAM-12

Brace asrequired

Wall Molding

5/8" GypsumBoard

DrywallCrossTeeXL8945P

BENEFITS:



• Armstrong® Drywall Grid saves steel and significantly increases the modul capabilities of the installation

FEATURES:






Stud

Drywall Grid System – Step Soffits Faster, easier, and better way to frame drywall soffits; designed to significantly reduce time and labor associated with cutting and measuring, while removing guesswork and maintaining design intent.

Traditional Step Soffit


Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Step Soffit

48" O.C. Bent HD8906 Drywall Main Beam

KAM -12

KAM -12

XL8945 Cross Tee16" O.C.


KAM -12

DW90C

DW90C

KAM -12

KAM -12 KAM -12

DW90C

DW90C

DW90C

KAM -12


SimpleSof�t™ Main Beam


SB12P Strongback™

5/8" Gypsum Board Drywall Grid Cross Tee XL8945P

KAM-12 KAM-12

KAM-12

KAM-12 KAM-12

SimpleSoffit™

Drywall Grid

BENEFITS:




FEATURES:






Stud

Drywall Grid System – Box FramingA faster, easier, and better way to frame drywall bulkheads; designed to significantly reduce time and labor associated with cutting and measuring, while removing guesswork and maintaining design intent.

Traditional Soffit



DW90E

Drywall Cross Tee

Drywall Main BeamHD8906

DW90C

Exposed TeeMain Beam

Acoustical Panel

AngleMolding KAM 12

DrywallCross Tee

XL89655/8"Gypsum Board

StrongBack™

DrywallMain BeamHD8906

KAM 12

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Soffit


FACE

SB12P Strongback™

SB12P Strongback™

KAM-12 KAM-12

5/8" Gypsum Board

AcousticalPanel

AcousticalPanel

AcousticalMain Beam

AcousticalMain Beam

WallMolding

WallMolding

Hanger Wireto structure

SimpleSof�t™

Main Beam

DW90C

SimpleSoffit™

Drywall Grid

BENEFITS:




FEATURES:


• Forms perfect 30°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 90° angles

• Flattened bulb is offset to allow true angles without interference

• Engineered to give you design control

• Provides a green installation by reducing steel up to 25%




21 FLAT & CURVED DRYWALL

Curved Drywall Grid System with RC2 Clips


22 FLAT & CURVED DRYWALL For more information, call 877 276-7876

Drywall Grid System – Flat and Curved Drywall Ceilings

Channel

Track

Main Beam

Cross Tee

Hanger Wire

Armstrong Drywall Grid System Traditional framing system

Traditional Flat Drywall

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Drywall Grid System for Flat and Curved Drywall

Hanger Wire

Drywall Cross TeeXL8945 Drywall

Main Beam HD8906

Drywall Cross Tee XL8945P

RC2 Clip

Drywall Main BeamHD8906F08


SimpleCurve® Knurled Angle Molding

5/8" Gypsum Board

Save time and reduce material and labor costs compared to traditional installation methods. Our Drywall Grid Systems are engineered to get contractors on and off the job faster, reducing the construction schedule.

BENEFITS:


• Ultimate control of the curve – expand your design beyond traditional pre-selected or pre-determined radii

• Simplify the design of corridors, small room configurations, restrooms, and storage closets

• Engineered to use less steel than traditional drywall ceiling framing methods

FEATURES:

• Create custom radii to suit any design by combining our pre-notched main beam with our RC2 clip




Axiom® Glazing Channel

23 INTERIOR GLASS PARTITIONS For more information, call 877 276-7876

Axiom® Glazing Channel Creating the illusion of glass that appears to pass through the ceiling plane is difficult without the proper integrated solutions at your fingertips.

Stud Bracing

Stud

Blocking

Blocking BlockingStud and Track

Studand Track

Stud

Blocking

Stud Bracing

BlockingStud and TrackBlocking

Studand Track

Stud and Track

Studand Track

Traditional Glass Partition

24 INTERIOR GLASS PARTITIONS For more information, call 877 276-7876

Acoustical GridAXCCLT

Glass


Axiom Glazing Channel – AXGCfor Acoustical Gasket

by Glazing Contractor

DrywallMain Beam

HD8906

Hanger Wireto structure

4' O.C.

Screw Attachment

Brace 4' O.C. or as Required


Glass


Axiom Glazing Channel – AXGCfor acoustical

Gasket by Glazing Contractor

Axiom® Glazing Channel Armstrong Ceiling Solutions


BENEFITS:

• Integration with all Armstrong® Acoustical and Drywall Ceiling Systems for a clean installed visual so glass seems to “disappear” into the plenum

• Coordinated fit and finish ensures delivery of design intent

• Completely concealed integration without the need for a drywall bulkhead

FEATURES:

• Compatible with all Armstrong® heavy-duty suspension main beams using StrongBack™ Support Hangers

• Five trim profile options to coordinate Lay-in, Tegular, and Vector® ceiling panels and Drywall Grid Systems

• Recessed profiles – use with 3/8" and 1/2" thick interior glass partition walls

• Seismic solution for category D, E, F installations



25 CORRIDORS

SingleSpan™ Acoustical Corridor System with Calla® Ceiling Panels


26 CORRIDORS For more information, call 877 276-7876

SingleSpan™ Acoustical Corridor Suspension System and ShortSpan® Drywall Grid Framing System

Hanger Wireto Structure72" Max from Wall

2' Cross Tee

Cross TeeAdapter Clips

(XTAC)

StructuralWall Angle(SWA9878)

4' Cross Tee24" O.C.Cross Tee

Adapter Clips(XTAC)

SingleSpanPrelude Main Beam

48" O.C.

StructuralWall Angle(SWA9878)

Attach XTAC CrossTee Adapter Clip

with 1/8" Steel Rivets

SingleSpanMain Beam

Screw Attach Structural Wall Angle SWA9878 to Structure

Every 16" or 24" On Center

PeakForm®

Bulb

StrongBack™ SB-12

Wall

5/8" Gypsum Board

Drywall Shortspan16" O.C.

LAM-12

LAM-12

Wall8'-6"

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions SingleSpan Acoustical Corridor Suspension System

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions ShortSpan Drywall Grid Framing System


Strongback used for spans greater than 8'-6"

Crowded or low plenums are always a challenge when designing due to many important components running above the ceiling plane especially within healthcare applications.

BENEFITS:

• SingleSpan reduces or eliminates hanger wires – perfect for healthcare/education spaces with crowded plenums

• SingleSpan provides improved access to utilities in the plenum post installation

• ShortSpan supports spans up to 8'-6" with no mid-span support

FEATURES:

• SingleSpan structural wall angle maximizes the load carrying performance

• SingleSpan and ShortSpan have been seismically tested, IAPMO and ICC-ES code compliant

• ShortSpan StrongBack™ SB12 can be used for spans beyond 8'-6"

• Locking Angle Molding – LAM12 has pre-engineered locking tabs punched 8" on center – frame 16' or 24" on center



27 CLOUDS, LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES For more information, call 877 276-7876

Formations™ Acoustical Cloud Kits

Corner Splice Clips

AXTBC

AXTBC2' Cross Tee

4' Cross Tee

4' Cross Tee

4' Cross Tee

4' Cross Tee

2' Cross Tee

2'Cross

Tee

4' Cross Tee

AXTBC

AXTBC

Main Beam

Main Beam

4" Cross Tee

4" Axiom ClassicPerimeter Trim

4" Axiom ClassicPerimeter Trim

2' Cross Tee

Main Beam

AXCCLT

AXCCLT

Splice onPerimeter Trim

StrongBack

StrongBack

Corner Splice Clips

Gripple and Air Craft Cable

Formations™ Acoustical Cloud KitsMake a bold statement in signature areas without the hassle, cost, and risk associated with custom installations. Whether you choose standard or custom, the grid, trim, and hanging components come pre-cut and ready to go in a kit.

Traditional Stick-Built Cloud

For more information, call 877 276-787628 CLOUDS, LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

Corner Splice Clips

4" Axiom® ClassicPerimeter Trim

Splice onPerimeter

Trim

AXCCLT

AXCCLT


2' CrossTee

SupportHanger

Gripple and Air Craft Cable

SupportHanger

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Formations™ Acoustical Cloud Kits


BENEFITS:

• Ideal for exposed structure areas to reduce reverberation time, reduce noise levels, and increase speech intelligibility

• Clouds appear to float and provide a clean, contemporary look with consistent fit and finish

• Kits install 55% faster than stick built clouds – no field painting or modifications

FEATURES:

• Variety of options – including configurations, panels, sizes, trim color, lighting, and applications

• Kits come complete with our proven Support Hanger carrying channel, which eliminates 40% of the cables – minimizing visible wires

• Wide range of standard Axiom® trim and suspension system colors adds a custom look



Formations™ Drywall Grid Cloud KitsPre-engineered drywall cloud kits are 50% faster to install than traditional track and channel drywall clouds and maintain a consistent fit and finish.

Traditional Stud & Track Drywall Cloud

29 CLOUDS, LIGHTING & ACCESSORIES

3-5/8" Track

3-5/8" Stud

3-5/8"20 GA Track

3-5/8" Stud

5/8" Gypsum Board

Corner Beadmud, sand and paint

4'

8'


Axiom® One Pieceavailable in

2", 4", and 6"

AXDWT8DFDrywall Clip

(TYP)

AXCCLTPerimeter Trim

Clip (TYP)

XL8926 DrywallCross Tee


4'- 9/16"

8'- 9/16"

HD8906 Main Beam (TYP)

AxspliceSplice Plate (TYP)




Hanger Wire Location (TYP)


Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Formations Drywall Grid Cloud Kits


Hanger wire to structure

Drywall Grid System

5/8" Gypsum Board

4" One Piece Drywall Trim

AXTBC4" One Piece Axiom® for Drywall

BENEFITS:

• Improved floating visual compared to field constructed track and channeled clouds

• Clouds appear to float and provide a clean, contemporary look with consistent fit and finish

• Kits install 50% faster than traditional track and channel drywall clouds

FEATURES:

• Pre-cut suspension system components, perimeter trim, and easy-to-adjust aircraft hanging cables make assembly and installation fast and easy

• Perimeter trim integrates with 5/8" thick drywall (not included in kit)

• Improved floating visual compared to traditional stud framed drywall clouds



Linear LightingDeliver your vision of perfectly symmetrical continuous or discontinuous linear lighting, using factory-finished acoustical ceiling panels and suspension systems or our Drywall Grid System.

Supra�ne / Interlude Main Beam

TZYK Yoke

Hanger Wires to Structure

TZYK Yoke

Light FixtureOptima Field4' x 4' Panel

Supra�ne / Interlude 4' Cross Tee 4' apart for Panels

6" x 4' Techzone Metal orOptima Technical Panel

6" x 4' Linear Diffuser

Flexible Sprinkler

6" x 4' Techzone Metal orOptima Technical Panel

Optima Field4' x 4' Panel

TZYK Yoke

Traditional Linear Lighting


Armstrong Ceiling Solutions On-Center Linear Lighting – Acoustical

Cross Tee

Main Beam

Light Fixture by Others

LCB4 – 4" Lighting Connector Bracket

Hanger Wire

Pop Rivet


Silhouette Main Beam

1' Silhouette Grid Adapter

1' Silhouette Cross Tee

Lighting Connector Bracket

STAC

1"

5 5/16"

3 5/8"

1 15/16"

1' SilhouetteGrid Adapter

SilhouetteMain Beam

SilhouetteMain Beam

1' Silhouette Grid Adapter

STAC

STAC

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Linear Lighting – Drywall

5 1/8" DGSOpening

#8-32 x 5/16" Pan Head Machine Screw

#8 x 3/4" Truss Head Self-tapping Screw (Screw through Extrusion into Grid 16" O.C.)

#7 x 7/16" Sharp Point Framers Screw

DGSL Aluminum Extrusion

DGS Cross Tee

LCBDGS4 ConnectorBracket Install 2' from

Each End 4" O.C.

Hanger Wire

DGS Main Beam

Light Fixture

3

Assemble Bracket as seen –Bracket can be installed from above or below by rotating 90° into position

3.458

1

4

25

(2X) Screw Bracket to Extrusion w/PHTS –#8-32 DIA. x 15/16" LG. as seen

(4X) Drill thru & C’sink w/#14 Center Drill from bottom

Assembled Front View Scale 1:1

6 3/4"

1 1/4"

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• Pre-engineered to seamlessly integrate linear lighting on-center with the grid line

• Factory finished panels and suspension system

• Zero independent suspension for lighting fixtures

• Perfectly place runs of light, create ceiling layouts to fit your building design

FEATURES:

• Seamless integration between drywall ceilings and linear lighting

• Leverage long runs of light to create a monolithic look

• Varying lengths and on-center spacing true to design intent



Seismic Wall Molding Connection (BERC2)Traditionally unsightly 2" wall angle has been used to facilitate movement, while using pop rivets for finishing.

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Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Seismic Wall Molding Connection (BERC2)


BENEFITS:

• Create a code compliant seismic C, D, E, F ceiling installation, while eliminating the need to use 2" wall molding

• No visible pop rivets required on fixed walls

• No perimeter stabilizer bars required

FEATURES:

• 7/8" wall angle instead of 2" wall angle

• No uneven appearance with 7/8" wall angle

• Code approved with ESR reports



Wall Molding – GCWA and STAC ClipAttaching main beams and cross tees to wall molding can create unsightly finished visuals at the perimeter and does not lock with grid causing shifts to happen after installation.

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Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Wall Molding – GCWA and STAC Clip

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GCWA BENEFITS:

• Join any main beam or cross tee to a wall molding via integral locking barbs without any visible pop rivets or screws

• Eliminate visible fastening at wall molding for improved visual

• Integrates with suspension system – eliminating guesswork

STAC BENEFITS:

• Create strong, code compliant, non-seismic and seismic C, D, E, F off-module main beam to cross tee connections

• Perfectly square installation

• Consistent fit and finish at connection points of layout

GCWA FEATURES:

• Clips are made and ready to use through our FastShip™ clips and accessories program

• Securely attaches mains and tees to perimeter

• Compatible with 15/16" and 9/16" Acoustical Suspension System

STAC FEATURES:

• Off module tees are tight and grid installation is square at each connection

• Use STAC everywhere you do not have an opposing cross tee connection

• Meets seismic code



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