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March U, 1977 Suspended ceilings are moving up in the world The suspended ceiling has long been a real work­ horse for homeowners go­ ing the remodeling route. " Suspended ceilings are the type that employ large (usually 2' x 4') panels which fit into an exposed metal grid system hung on wires from above. They are handy for covering damaged plaster, for concealing bare joists, exposed pipes and wiring, or for lowering an old- fashioned high ceiling. Weekend or less They are popular with do-lt-yourseilers because they are easy to install, (the average handyman or handywoman can do the job in a weekend or less) and economical (about $100 will decorate a 10' x 12' room with a premium- grade suspended ceiling). Suspended ceilings may be workhorses, but in the past they've never been what you'd call "show horses." The problem has been the metal grid. While needed to hold up the ceil­ ing, it has zero decorative appeal. It just hangs there like so much dental work, fragmenting the ceiling pattern and giving it a "commercial" look. As a result, suspended ceilings have traditionally been banished to the base­ ment and other household hinterlands. Out of exile Not so anymore. Style has brought the suspended ceiling out of exile. In a new line of suspended ceil­ ings from Armstrong, the grid has been color-coordi­ nated to blend into the ceiling design. You can't tell where the ceiling pat­ tern ends and the grid begins. For rustic and casual f-- decors, this new type Of suspended ceiling comes in a board and plank effect called Scotch Pine. A more formal pattern, Royal Oak, reproduces the popular look of hand-troweled plaster and wood. Far from being mere cover-ups for problems with existing ceilings, sus­ pended ceilings like these make a definite decorating contribution to a room. And there are a variety of finishes and designs avail­ able to match any decor. So--suspended ceilings can now be moved up and out of the basement and into the prime living areas of the home such as the living room, bedroom and kitchen. Besides being stylish, to­ day's suspended ceiling also offers more function than alternatives like tex­ tured paint, plaster or gyp­ sum board. For example, suspended ceilings made of mineral fiber are wash­ able, fire-resistant and sound-absorbing. Five basic steps Another big advantage of suspended ceilings is that pipes, wiring and ductwork remain acces­ s ib le . The pane l s are simply lifted out of the grid to get to the area above the ceiling. Most manufacturers publish excellent, easy-to- * follow instructions for in­ stalling suspended ceil­ ings. Basically, five steps are involved: 1) Nail the molding to the wall at the desired ceiling height to provide "support for the panels at the perimeter of the room; 2) Attach hanger wires to the joists at four-foot intervals; 3) Fasten the main run­ ners of the metal grid (framework) to the hanger wires; 4) Snap the cross tees into place between the main runners; 5) Lay the ceiling panels "" hito the grid thus formed by the main runners and cross tees. The panels can be easily removed for ac­ cess to the original ceiling. Suspended ceilings are compatible with recessed fluorescent lighting fix­ tures. The fixture snaps onto the grid above the level of the new ceiling, TRADITIONALLY INSTALLED for their functional bene­ fits, suspended ceilings have come a long way in decorative terms. For example, a new suspended ceiling developed by Armstrong (shown above) has a color-coordinated grid which blends into the overall ceiling pattern. This particular design, called Royal Oak, simulates the popular look of hand-troweled plaster and wood. and a translucent plastic panel is substituted for an acoustical panel directly under the fixture. PAGE 29, SAUNAS, SPAS EXERCISE EQUIPMENT ADDED TO LINE BEN ARVIDSON Jk SONS, INC. started in general con­ struction in this community in 1958, specializing in building, remodeling and fire insurance work. In 1959 they installed their first swimming pool. In 1969 they moved to the present location, half way between McHenry and Crystal Lake on Route 31. The following year the Swim Center was opened featuring Pool Supplies, Chemicals and Accessories. Now in the last year they have expanded in the Recreation field by remodeling the Swim Center and adding a complete line of Sauna Rooms, Sauna Heaters, Steam Room Equipment, Hydro-therapy Spas, and Exercise, Body Building and toning Equip­ ment. The complete quality line of equipment is designed for both home and commercial use. 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