4 min read
How to do Circular Cut-Outs for Grilles
Wood Grille Ceilings are very adaptive with other kinds of mechanical penetrations like sprinklers, speakers, or other circular cut-outs.
4 min read
How to do Square Cut-Outs for Wood Grilles – 9Wood Field Guides
Grilles can be adapted to work with a lot of different mechanical penetration. This video we’ll be processing in-panel linear cut outs for 1100 series Cross Piece Grilles.
4 min read
How to Cut Curves in Wood Grille Ceilings – 9Wood Field Guides
In this video, we process curved or circular end cuts in 1100 Series Cross Piece Grilles. This applies across most wood grille ceiling types.
4 min read
How to Angle Cut Wood Grille Ceilings – 9Wood Field Guides
This video shows how to do angle cuts for a Wood Grille Ceiling. Square cut ends and angle cuts are very similar.
5 min read
How to Square Cut Wood Grille Ceilings – 9Wood Field Guides
Square Cut Grilles Today, we’re going to be processing square cut ends for 1100 series Cross Piece Grilles. For the purposes of our demonstration, we’re using a 1” x 2” member grille, but the concept is very similar when you move across different products with different member profiles. What tools do I need? Regarding the …
7 min read
Field Cutting Acoustic Planks and Acoustic Tiles
Acoustic planks and acoustic tiles can be tricky to cut in the field because of the vulnerable “teeth” that make up acoustic wood products. By using the right tools and techniques, field cutting can be accomplished successfully. (“Teeth” are the results of grooves cut into a wood panel which in turn intersect a hole drilled in the back of the panel. This combination groove …
4 min read
Lighting Integration in Wood Ceilings
Light fixture selection and integration is a key feature in any space. But how is it accomplished? Can I put lights in any ceiling? How are they installed? Where should I hang the fixtures from? All these questions and more require thoughtful planning and coordination. It’s no secret that lighting can make or break a …
6 min read
What to Look for in an Independent Manufacturer’s Representative
Originally published by ISAarchitectural on their website – May 13th, 2020. By: Larry Windsor. VP Construction Services Independent Manufacturer’s Representative Firms are an essential component of the commercial construction industry. These companies are contracted by domestic and international architectural product manufacturers to be their exclusive, trusted salesforce within a defined geographic territory. Many individuals believe the primary …
4 min read
Wood Finishes – Take Your Project from Good to Gorgeous! [VIDEO]
Michael Roemen: “In today’s video we’re back with Rhett to talk about wood finishes. Finish is an important aspect to your wood ceiling to give it a durable, quality, and long-lasting appeal. So, Rhett, let’s see what you have to say about wood finishes.” What type of finish does 9Wood use? Rhett Shidaker: “9Wood uses …
8 min read
What is Critical Lighting?
We’ve all noticed the first ding in our new car. At first, you don’t see it when looking straight on. But at just the right angle that dent is very, very noticeable. Or place a glossy magazine cover next to a piece of matte printer paper. Take a step back and look across the plane of both. The magazine …