Step 1: Installing the easy-to-use Rondo KEY-LOCK® Ceiling Suspension System

The components for Rondo KEY-LOCK® Ceiling Suspension System have been expertly designed to simply snap into sections, without the aid of mechanical tools. With a fuss-free installation method, it helps to speed up time on site.

Step 2: Installing the Ensemble™ Ceiling Panels into the Suspension System

Install the Ensemble™ Ceiling Panel using a collated screw gun by screw fixing the recessed and butt joints at 150mm centers. Cut the rockwool insulation blanket according to the panel dimensions and slot the rockwool behind the panel.

Step 3: Applying Joint Compounds to ensure seamless and smooth joints Fill in the joints using EasySet™ 20

Centre and press the paper tape using a broad knife ensuring there are no air bubbles under the tape.

Apply the second coat of Knauf Sheetrock® EasySet™ 20 and let it dry.

Lastly, apply the final coat with the use of Knauf Sheetrock® Lightweight Finishing Joint Compound Plus 3™. Allow the compound to dry and lightly sand using a sanding block.

Step 4: Applying the Ensemble™ Spray-Applied Finish For Improved Performance

Apply the Ensemble™ Spray-Applied Finish in a minimum of four coats, cross-hatched with a minimum of 50% overlap to achieve the appearance and sound performance.

Start from a corner and work progressively across the ceiling. Recoat using the same technique after 10 to 20 minutes or when the previous coat has dried.

For more details, kindly download the Installation Guide.

Upon installation of Knauf Ensemble™ Seamless Acoustical Ceiling, are we able to integrate it with any lightings or sprinkler?

Yes, it can integrate the same way as with a plasterboard ceiling.

Is Knauf Ensemble™ Seamless Acoustical Ceiling available in other colours?

Yes, Ensemble™ Ceiling is now available in all Pantone® colours. You may choose the colours using the colour bridge series.

Does Knauf Ensemble™ Seamless Acoustical Ceiling come with green label certificate?

Yes, it does.

What is the total weight of the final finished ceiling?

The total weight is 7.2Kg/m². Kindly refer to the design guide or submittal sheet with more details on the weight for the respective system components.

Will the Knauf Ensemble™ Seamless Acoustical Ceiling sag as the plasterboard is fully perforated? How high of a humidity level can it withstand?

The Ensemble™ ceiling panels are manufactured with NextGen technology and anti-sag formulation. Humidity deflection of the Ensemble™ Ceiling System has been tested at 32C-90% RH, with 2Kg/m² load at the back to model the weight of wool. It has also passed the criteria of (Span/240).

How thick is the Ensemble™ Spray-Applied Finish?

It is about 1mm to 2mm thick.

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