Suspended Ceiling

[TheLarch]

Is there an easy way to attach angle wall molding to cinder block.

I'd like to put drop ceiling in my basement, but don't want to finish out the walls. I have about 120' around the perimeter and want to avoid drilling 60-80 holes in the cinder block.

[mrcaptainbob]

A Hilti gun would be good for that. I believe they're availzble at most box stores. I have seen them at H.D.

[Jimmer]

Mike,

Welcome to the forum,

I would use self tapping 'Tapcons' and screw them into the mortar joints.

Good luck, Jim

'Just a handyman trying to help'

[TheLarch]

Had a suggestion of not using wall angles, and "floating" ceiling. Using main tees along long lengths and only securing wall angles along shorter walls were cross tees are used.

[Jimmer]

Mike,

I would use wall angle all the way around. The hanging grid is somewhat flexible and I think that you should use the support and stability provided by the wall angle. Plus it gives you a finished edge tight to the wall.

Good luck, please let us know which way you go and if you are happy with the results.

Jim

'Just a handyman trying to help'

[moneypit]

I've installed suspended ceiling for 35 years as my business. You definitely want to use wall mold attached to cinderblock walls.

2 ways I use are: Use 1 1/8 inch "hard nails" and nail into block. Buy these at a drywall or ceiling supplier. Not at HD or Lowe's.

Or use power-actuated shot gun (Hilti, for example) and shoot it in with 3/4 inch track pins. The hard nails method doesn't require any special equipment; just a hammer and safety glasses very important.