Hanging GIK panels

[RKrizman]

Okay, so today I'm starting to hang about 25 GIK panels, some on the walls, some from an angled ceiling, and some from a flat ceiling. I know I can use eye hooks, but then I'm not sure how to get the panels flush against the ceiling. Someone suggested there is some sort of cleat system, whereby you can mount cleats on the ceiling and panels and then just slide the panels in.

Is it even necessary/desirable to have the panels flush? If they hang down a bit does that look too DIY and does it make a difference soundwise?

Thanks,

-R

[RKrizman]

Btw, this is the plan, looking from below straight up. The red ones are the big bass traps and the green ones are 242's. The ones with the wood slats are a custom product that hang like 242's.

Thanks,

-R

[Glenn Kuras]

First of all when you start hanging them and have any trouble CALL US right away. The nice part of buying a finished product is you can get one on one support.

Ok for the ceiling. You can use L-Brackets to hang it flush but to be honest with you I would recommend hanging from the eye hooks a couple inches down. It truly will help absorb more low end.

As far as the side walls it should hang flush with using the picture wire and eye hooks.

[RKrizman]

Thanks Glenn, and I'll definitely give a call if we hit a snag.

-R

[RKrizman]

btw, did I say I'm excited!

One other question. I have 4 D1 diffusors, two white and two black. Is there a certain kind of paint I can put on the white ones to make them match the black?

(as per Jeff's recommendation I just ordered 2 QRD's)

-R

[Weasel9992]

Originally Posted by RKrizman

btw, did I say I'm excited!

One other question. I have 4 D1 diffusors, two white and two black. Is there a certain kind of paint I can put on the white ones to make them match the black?

(as per Jeff's recommendation I just ordered 2 QRD's)

-R

Hey Rick! I saw that order...thanks! Any interior latext paint will be fine. The important thing is getting a nice, even coat on it, so if you have a paint gun this would be a good time to bust it out.

[RKrizman]

thanks Weasel,

-R

[RKrizman]

Install creeping along. We're just hanging the eye hooks right onto the ceiling hooks. Meticulous work, but looking good.

But with just 8 monster traps and 4 242's installed it already seems like my monitoring system has acquired a new subwoofer!

-R

[Weasel9992]

Originally Posted by RKrizman

But with just 8 monster traps and 4 242's installed it already seems like my monitoring system has acquired a new subwoofer!

That's what we want to hear! I'm sure the plan Jeff Hedback made for you is going to pay big dividends in terms of the end result.

[RKrizman]

Btw, it sure would make the install easier if you guys mounted your eye hooks in exactly the same spot on each panel. Then we could just do a template and pop them up.

-R

[Glenn Kuras]

Yea your right. That is something we need to work out. thumbsup I sent you a email Friday.