Commercial ACT and Drop Ceilings
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Commercial Services in Columbus and Delaware Ohio
Commercial ACT and drop ceilings are one of the fastest ways to clean up a space, hide mechanicals, and improve acoustics. From small office suites to large retail build-outs, PaintWerks installs, repairs, and replaces suspended ceiling grid and tile systems across Columbus and Central Ohio.
ACT / Drop Ceilings / Grid Systems
We provide professional installation, replacement, and repair of suspended acoustic ceiling systems (ACT), drop ceilings, and grid systems throughout Columbus and Central Ohio. Our team works with all major manufacturers to improve sound control, conceal mechanicals, and create a clean, modern finish in offices, retail spaces, schools, medical offices, and more.
From basic 2×2 and 2×4 ACT tiles to specialty panels and custom architectural ceilings, we handle the complete ceiling package—grid layout, cutting around lights and diffusers, and coordination with HVAC, electrical, and fire protection. Our installers ensure precise grid alignment, clean cuts, and full compliance with local building codes so your space looks professional and performs the way it should.
Our Process
Drop ceilings look simple, but getting them right takes planning. The grid has to be level, the layout has to work around lights and diffusers, and everything has to line up clean. Here’s how we approach it.
Layout & Coordination
Before anything goes up, we figure out what's coming down. We walk the space, confirm ceiling height, and map out where lights, HVAC diffusers, sprinkler heads, and access panels need to land. Then we plan the grid layout so border tiles are balanced and nothing ends up with awkward slivers at the walls. If we're working around other trades, we coordinate timing so nobody's in each other's way.
Grid Installation
We start by snapping a level line around the room and installing wall angle. That's the foundation—if it's off, everything else is off. Main runners go up next, hung with wire at the right spacing. Then cross tees lock in to complete the grid. We check level constantly and make adjustments as we go. By the time we're done, you've got a grid that's straight, square, and ready for tile.
Tile & Finish
Once the grid is set, tiles go in. We cut clean around lights, diffusers, and any penetrations. Border tiles get measured and cut individually so they fit tight to the wall angle. After everything's in place, we do a final walkthrough to check for any tiles that need adjusting, make sure all the cuts look sharp, and clean up. The space should look finished and professional when we roll out.