Ceiling Banners are an attractive, cost-effective way to provide absorption treatment in large, open spaces. Banners are typically installed by draping across an open ceiling using stiffeners or painted washers to mechanically fasten to the ceiling deck.

• Color Choices and Materials
• Sound Absorption Data
• Specifications
• Mounting Options
• Ceiling Banner Install Guide
  • Installing Ceiling Banner using Stiffeners
  • Installing Ceiling Banner with Painted Washers

 

 

Color Choices and Material

PVC

Note: Sample colors are digitally reproduced, and only approximate available colors. Please request samples as required.

 

Sound Absorption

2", PVC, Solid, 1.2 pcf 

HZ	125	250	500	1000	2000	4000	NRC
Banner	.85	1.04	1.03	1.06	0.69	0.42	0.95

 

2", PVC, Perforated, 1.2 pcf 

HZ	125	250	500	1000	2000	4000	NRC
Banner	.90	1.06	1.02	1.10	1.15	1.22	1.10

 

2", Nylon, 1.65 pcf 

HZ	125	250	500	1000	2000	4000	NRC
Banner	.83	1.02	1.00	1.04	0.64	0.39	0.95

 

4", PVC, Perforated, .75 pcf 

HZ	125	250	500	1000	2000	4000	NRC
Banner	1.31	1.11	1.14	1.17	1.15	1.19	1.15

 

Specifications

Core: .75-1.65 pcf fiberglass, 2" and 4" thick

Sizes: Any size up to 4'x25'

Finish: PVC, Nylon

Edges: Natural

Flammability: All components have a Class “A” rating per ASTM E84

Ceiling Banner Section 9 Specifications

 

Mounting Options

Ceiling mounting: Stiffeners, Painted Washers 

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Ceiling Banner Install Guide

Installing Ceiling Banners using Stiffeners

We provide two types of stiffeners depending on the banner size:

• End stiffeners: Pre-installed metal bars with mounting holes attached at each end of a banner.
• Intermediate stiffeners: Required for ceiling banners longer than 120". They are not pre-attached to banners but will ship loose and are attached in the field. 

Before you start:

• Have your acoustical spec on hand for quick reference.
• Confirm that each banner has two stiffeners at each end.
• If your ceiling banners are longer than 120", make sure you have the supplied intermediate stiffeners on hand.
• You’ll need to select appropriate mechanical fasteners to attach the ceiling banners to the ceiling deck. The opening is 3/8".

Please note: If you are installing perforated ceiling banners, the perforated side of the ceiling banners should be face down.

Instructions:

Install options using stiffeners are direct-to-deck mounting or suspended cable mounting.

Locate the desired starting point on the ceiling deck as detailed in your layout, and fasten one end of the ceiling banner through the stiffener bar. Follow the recommendations below:

• For ceiling banners 24" wide and less, use two mechanical fasteners per side.
• For ceiling banners wider than 24", use three.
• If your ceiling banners are 120" or less, attach the other end of the ceiling banner using the same method described.
• For ceiling banners longer than 120", you’ll need to attach an intermediate stiffener at the midpoint before proceeding to the other end of the ceiling banner.

A. Direct to Deck Mounting

Banners are directly attached to the ceiling substrate using stiffeners.

Illustr. 1: Ceiling banner with end stiffeners and intermediate stiffeners. 

 

Illustr. 2:  Side view of end stiffener

 

Illustr. 3:  Side view of intermediate stiffener attached at the mid-point of ceiling banner (required for banners longer than 120"). 

 

B. Suspended Cable Mounting

Sometimes, it is desired or necessary to use aircraft cable to attach the ceiling banners to the ceiling deck (hardware not supplied by Acoustical FulFillment). Follow the instructions above, but thread the aircraft cable through the stiffeners at the bolt locations and securely clamp/crimp the cable at the stiffener. Then, use appropriate fasteners to attach to the ceiling. Securely clamp the cable to the ceiling fastener.

Please note: Do not use this mounting method for ceiling banners over twenty feet long.

Illustr. 4:  Stiffeners with Cable Mounting for suspended ceiling mount

 

Installing Ceiling Banners with Painted Washers

Before you start:

• Have your acoustical spec on hand for quick reference.
• Confirm that the washers are painted to match the ceiling banner color.
• To attach the ceiling banner to the ceiling, have the appropriate mechanical fasteners on hand (not provided by Acoustical FulFillment).

Please note: If you are installing perforated ceiling banners, the perforated side of the ceiling banners should be face down.

Instructions:

1. Install the fasteners through the painted washers and then gently through
   the ceiling banners.
2. At the other end of the ceiling banner (or the middle, depending on the length
   and spec) install washers and fasteners to the ceiling at predetermined points.

Important:

• The location of the painted washers needs to be at least 6 inches from the
  end of the ceiling banner.
• Please do not screw in the fastener too tight, as it can create wrinkles on
  the face of the ceiling banner.

When to use two washers at each installation point:

• For ceiling banners with installation points 120" or less apart, the ceiling banner can
  be installed with as little as a 6" drop, but no less.
• For ceiling banners with installation points greater than 120" apart, the drop must be
  greater than 6 inches.

Installers should use their best judgment to install the ceiling banner properly while giving it a pleasing aesthetic look. TIP: Avoid pulling the banner too taut.

 

Painted Washer—Mounting Details 

Illustr. 1: Side view of ceiling banner mounted with painted washers.

 

Illustr. 2: Painted washer.

 

Illustr. 3: Partial view of ceiling banner with suggested painted washer placement. Intermediate attachments are required for banners longer than 120".