How to attach track lighting to acoustical tile ceiling?

July 6th, 2006 | by Michael |
office lighting
dg16443 asked:

I have to attack the lighting of the runway in an office with acoustic tiles. I can ***** directly into the runway slopes of the metal ceiling? (the power running is not a problem at the track, but the tiles should stay)

  1. 3 Responses to “How to attach track lighting to acoustical tile ceiling?”

  2. By Bob S on Jul 9, 2006 | Reply

    yes you can ***** the trac to the celing grid, just use some really small head screws

  3. By Ed on Jul 9, 2006 | Reply

    Check with your local building department. I expect you will find that your electrical code does not permit supporting fixtures from the T bar, tiles or the same support wires.

  4. By Sewgeek on Jul 10, 2006 | Reply

    No! You need to install ‘T’ bar clips to the T bars. Your track will attach (snap onto) the clips. Depending on the brand of track lighting you are using, the clips may be available at your local (big box) hardware store. Screwing straight to the T bars is asking for a short.

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