Ceiling Grid - Wall

It is quicker, easier and more accurate to use a water level or laser than a carpenter is level. Follow the instructions provided with the tool.

Tip 3: Installing wall molding on drywall with metal studs

Drive fence staples in at an angle. The front leg should ride along the face of the wall molding; the back leg should go in behind the drywall. 

Tip 4: Installing wall molding on solid or concrete walls

Suspend main beams, as a substitute for wall moldings, next to any wall surfaces that are difficult to penetrate.

Tip 5: Installing wall molding along an uneven wall surface

As an alternative to scribing to an uneven wall, create a wood fascia along the uneven wall. The top of the fascia should be attached to the joist, the bottom even with the height of the bottom of the wall molding. When installing the wall molding, make sure the bottom of the molding is even with the bottom of the fascia and secure with screws.