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DONN® FINELINE® 1/8 DXFF Acoustical Suspension System
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A premium monolithic ceiling look.This ceiling suspension system provides aesthetics with the low cost, quick installation and access benefits of standard exposed grid. Hot-dipped, galvanized steel inhibits rust.
The DONN FINELINE 1/8 Ceiling Suspension System provides a premium monolithic ceiling look and a narrow slotted profile with all the benefits of standard exposed grid, including low cost, quick installation, and easy access.
DONN acoustical and drywall suspension systems have the highest average recycled content in the industry. In fact, many of the components are available with High Recycled Content (HRC). HRC suspension components are classified as containing over fifty percent total recycled content. Total recycled content is based on product composition of post-consumer and pre-consumer (post-industrial) recycled content per FTC guidelines. Look for the green symbol on data pages to quickly identify HRC components.
Its narrow slotted profile, with a 9/16" wide face and a 1/8" reveal, hides the suspension system behind acoustical panels, yielding a smooth, clean ceiling plane with minimal exposed metal.
Mitered intersections give FINELINE 1/8 grid the crisp architectural detailing preferred in today’s office environment, and its all-steel construction adds strength and dimensional stability at low cost. The system integrates with standard 24" x 24" or 24" x 48" lay-in light fixtures and standard lay-in air handling devices.
Grid components are connected with plug-in positive-lock insertion for quick installation. Main tees are available in both intermediate and heavy duty. USG M9 wall angle and MS 174 shadow molding with 9/16" flange coordinate the perimeter with the narrow FINELINE face.
The optional DONN® Air Diffuser provides a clean, uninterrupted ceiling plane, supplying conditioned air to the modern office environment, while complementing the FINELINE 1/8 system.
The System meets or exceeds load compliance specifications per ASTM C635. Lifetime limited warranty when used with USG ceiling panels.
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DONN® Fineline® - Fire-Rated Fineline Technical Brochure - AC3003
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DONN® Suspension Systems Brochure - AC3163
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Seismic Certification of Performance (English) - AC3235
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Seismic Certification of Performance (Spanish) - AC3235SP
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ICC Evaluation Services Report - 1222
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Los Angeles Research Evaluation Report - 25764
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DONN® Suspended Ceiling Installation Guide - R38
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Ceiling Systems Catalog - SC2000
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Ceiling Systems Catalog Supplement - SC2000A
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DONN® Suspension Systems System Catalog - SA904
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DONN® Ceilings Warranty - SC2102
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Installation
Q: How much force is required to insert a cross tee with a quick release clip?
A: It takes 12-14 pounds of force to install a cross tee.
Q: How is the spacing of wire hangers determined for fire-rated assemblies?
A: All systems must be installed and tested in compliance with ASTM C636.
Q: What is the best way to suspend a ceiling system beneath an existing grid system?
A: What is the best way to suspend a ceiling system beneath an existing grid system?
Q: Do you mechanically attach the SHEETROCK® Brand Liner Panels to the USG H studs?
A: No. The panels just slide into place.
Q: What gauge hanger wire is needed to install grid?
A: For residential installation 18-gauge wire is required. For commercial installation 12-gauge wire is required.
Q: How do you take main tees apart without a tool?
A: Facing the main tee splice place your left hand near the left side of the splice and right hand near the right side of the splice. Using a shearing motion, push with your left hand and pull with your right hand. This disconnects the main tee splice. Be sure to straighten the end tabs before attempting to reconnect.
Q: How do you remove cross tees without a tool?
A: To remove a cross tee, push up on the main tee with your thumbs (where the cross tee is connected) and rotate it until the cross tee pops up and out of the slot.
Q: How far apart should hanger wires be spaced when installing grid?
A: Hanger wires should be spaced between 4' and 6' depending on how much load the grid will carry. Hanger wires that are spaced closer allow the system to carry heavier loads.
Performance
Q: Which grid is the best grid to use in a Clean Room environment?
A: DONN® CE is the best grid for a Clean Room environment.
Q: What is the standard warranty of grid?
A: Ten years. See complete warranty for details.
Q: What is the warranty for a system, that uses USG tile and grid together?
A: There is a lifetime warranty on any ceiling system that is used in conjunction with our tile and grid. All grid is lifetime when used with USG tile, however not all tile is lifetime when used with USG grid. See complete warranty for details.
Q: What are the best grids to use in an area that is accessible to moisture?
A: DONN ® AX™ or ZXLA™.
Technical
Q: How is the load test data collected for ceiling grid?
A: Load data and spans are based on simple span tests in accordance with ASTM C635, with a deflection limitation of L/360.
Q: When installing grid, what is the minimum clearance needed from the overhead structure?
A: Minimum clearance is 3", which allows ceiling tiles to be inserted and removed freely
Additional Resources
Quick Facts
- Fire Class A
- Colors:
- Flat White 050
- 49% Recycled
