 Wood working is an art just as architecture is. We give you a large variety of options to allow you to create the look and performance for your interior finish design. Our wood works with standard ceiling components that create classic to modern designs.
 Norton Industries Incorporated only uses solid woods and veneers harvested by suppliers certified by one of the Forest Stewardship Council third party organizations. This means that the wood used to build your ceiling is from a forest that is "well managed" which includes maintaining and renewing a healthy forest ecosystem. 54% of the fiber in our Class A Fire Rated Core is from recovered sources (49% post-industrial, 5% post-consumer), while the balance is up to 46% fiber, consistent with US EPA definitions.
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Panel Sizes
2' x 2' is a standard panel size. Many others are available.
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Suspension Integration
T-BAR CEILING GRIDS
Available with a matching veneer finish of painted finish
Norton Industries offers three mounting styles and four different t-bar grid members. Our grid system is available in a 9/16" face, 15/16" face, 1-1/2" face and a 3" face. The standard finishes are White, Black Bronze, Silver Satin, Chrome and Brass (15/16" face only). It is not necessary to use Norton grids when using our panels. We can also provide any of our grid systems with a matching veneer or even with a custom stain.
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3 MOUNTING STYLES
How your panel interfaces with the t-bar grid
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SHADOW REVEAL CONCEALED SUSPENSION
The perimeter of the wood ceiling panel would be routed with a series of two different cuts to allow the ceiling panel to install into standard 15/16" t-bar grid, supplied by Norton or others. Once the panel is in position, the grid is partially concealed leaving only a 1/4" gap between panels where the t-bar grid is 1/2" behind the surface of the panel.
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TEGULAR MOUNTING
The perimeter of your wood ceiling panel would be routed to allow the panel to drop slightly below the t-bar grid surface. The standard depth of the tegular route is 1/8". All four suspension sizes of t-bar grids are available for a tegular ceiling panel. If our suspension system is not being used with our ceiling panel, it is important we know the dimension of the grid being used to assure proper perimeter treatment.
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FLUSH MOUNTING
Your wood ceiling panel would rest flush on exposed t-bar grid. All four t-bar grid sizes will work with this mounting system. The t-bar grid is fully exposed in this application which makes finish selection important.
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Species, Matching and Veneers
STANDARD WOOD SPECIES
There are many other veneer options available. If you are interested, please call us.
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Matching and Cutting Illustration
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BOOK MATCHING
Book Matching is the most commonly used match in the industry and is our standard. Every other piece of veneer is turned over so adjacent pieces (leaves) are opened like the pages of a book. Veneer joints match creating a symmetrical pattern. Yields maximum continuity of grain. |
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VENEER CUTTING
The veneer we use is cut in three different styles. |
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A) PLAIN SLICING
The slicing is parallel to the center of the log. This creates a "cathedral effect" formed by the innermost growth tings. This cut is also called Flat Cut.
B) RIFT CUT
The slicing is at a slight angle to minimize the irregularities in the wood. This cut creates a narrow striped grain appearance and is used primarily for red and white oak. C) ROTARY CUT
The log is centered on a lathe and turned against a broad cutting knife set into the log at a slight angle. This cut creates a variegated figured grain appearance. Rotary veneer is not matched due to nature of cut. Seams have uniform grain and color. |
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VARIATIONS
Our wood ceiling panels are made with real wood veneers. We try very hard to provide consistency in color, texture and graining. However, as with any natural product, some variations will be evident from panel to panel. Most consider the inconsistency part of the beauty of real wood. Our panels should be unpacked and reviewed to determine the best layout to minimize the effect of variations panel to panel. If consistency is critical, we have many solutions to offer you. Give us a call to discuss this. |
Finishing and Fire Rating
FINISHING
Our standard finishing process is two coats of clear lacquer cured with ultra violet light to a hard finish and has a semi-gloss sheen.
It is important to note that wood color, grain and texture can vary from panel to panel when in its natural state. The standard panels we provide are matched by architectural grade quality standards. Panels should be viewed prior to installation into the ceiling to assure color variance is appropriately positioned.
Panels can be custom stained to either match existing wood in space, match architectural selection, or to minimize the color variance in panels.
FIRE RATING
Our Standard NWP Wood Panel Product is made of a core that carries a Class A fire rating in accordance with test ASTM E84. Non fire-rated cores are also available where applicable due to sprinkler systems and other factors and do provide cost savings when used.
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Perforation Options (Available on ALL panels sizes.)
Standard panels are solid (non-perforated). Perforated panels can simply be an aesthetic design -- or one of performance. Perforated panels can have an acoustical blanket installed on top of the panel for increased acoustical performance. 
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General Installation Instructions
Storage
These panels are made of wood products, so they should be stored flat, in their cartons, in a dry location prior to installation. Use care when handling to avoid damaging the panels or getting them stained or scratched. The ideal conditions for storage would be humidity levels between 20% and 55% and temperatures between 50 and 86 degrees.
All climate control systems should be in place and operational and the panels should be allowed to adjust to conditions similar to those in which they will be installed for a minimum of 24 hours prior to installation. Obviously, any and all construction and subsequent clean-up should be completed prior to installation.
Suspension Requirements
- Heavy Duty Grid using no less than 12 gauge wire.
- Must conform to ASTM C-636 requirements and ASTM E-580 seismic recommendations.
- Panels are 2.75 lbs. Per square foot, and the mains should be capable of carrying 12 lb/lf and the cross tees 6 lb/lf.
- Mains are spaced at 48" o.c. for the 2'x2' module the panels are designed for. 4' cross tees intersect mains every 24" at 90º. 2' cross tees intersect the 4' cross tees to form a 2'x2' module.
- The suspension system must be level to within 1/4" in 10' and must be square to within 1/16" in 2'. Installation of grid systems that do not meet this tolerance will produce unacceptable panel alignment.
- Flush Mount and Tegular Mount panels simply lay into t-bar grid.
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Installation of Shadow Panels
Our Shadow system is comprised of perforated and/or non-perforated panels that are installed in a 15/16" grid system in such a way that the suspension system is concealed within the panel reveal itself. Specially designed tooling provides for a dual-depth channel to be cut into one side of the panel. During installation, the grid can be moved into the deepest part of the channel while lining up the opposite side. Once the grid is lined up with the opening on the opposite side of the panel, the panel is raised into position and rests on the channels that match.
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Insertion Into the Grid
- Insert the grid flange into the deepest (bottom most) part of the B edge.
- Bring the panel level and slide the panel to rest evenly on the shallower route.
- ALL B edges should be placed in the same direction for consistency.
- Remove the panels by pushing up on B edge and shifting the panel into the deepest part of the other B edge.
Field Cutting and Components
- The panels sit 1/2" below the grid system, so any other components in the ceiling (sprinklers, etc) will need to be adjusted for this distance. Any holes cut for these items should be made slightly wider (1/4" or so) to allow for any shifting and for access to the B edges.
- If non standard factory sizes are required, Norton Industries can pre-cut and engineer these panels.
- If field modification is necessary, the cut perimeters can either be installed on wall angle which would be mounted 1/2" below the t-bar or use the border clip for mounting to wall angle at the same level of the t-bar. In either case, you must use the Safety bracket to connect these cut panels to the perpendicular grid member.
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