Step 1 -- Establish the Maximum Height of the Suspended Ceiling With the metal grid installed, the ceiling panels themselves are simply dropped into place from above.

In this video, I demonstrate how to install a drop ceiling in a basement step by step. Using Armstrong Ceiling tiles, I’ll ...

Easier to install than drywall, a suspended ceiling allows simple access to overhead mechanical systems. It's comprised of a grid that supports 2 x 4- or 2 x 2-ft. panels.