PROP CEILING SYSTEM
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PROP PANEL
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PROP CEILING SYSTEM
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SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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PROP PANEL CLASSIFICATION
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DIVERSE SYSTEMS
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BUILDING SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY
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DESIGNING A PROP CEILING SYSTEM
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EXAMPLE LAYOUTS
COMPLEX CEILING SYSTEM
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BUILDING-WIDE INSTALLATION
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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ADDITIONAL IMAGES
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CONTENTS
2”
3
2'
8"
PROP PANEL
ELEVATIONS
Ø4"
PLAN
(3) PROP PANELS
MEETING TIP-TO-TIP
WHAT IS A PROP PANEL?
The Prop Panel is a perforated steel unit, which can be
combined in numerous combinations to create a wide variety
of ceiling systems.
Each Prop is made from 20 gauge perforated steel, which can
be powder-coated to match nearly any color.
The tip of each Prop Panel has a mounting hole, allowing three
panels to be joined cleanly with either steel cable or
allthread. This same connection mounts the Prop Panels to
the ceiling.
MOUNTING / INTERSECTION DETAIL
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PROP PANEL
2’
2’
2’
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A SYSTEM OF REPEATING PROP PANELS
WHO INSTALLS A PROP CEILING SYSTEM?
The strength of the Prop Panels lies in their ability to be
endlessly combined into a Prop Ceiling System.
If a contractor or subcontractor already working on your
space would rather not install the system, contact us for a
reputable Ceiling System Installer recommendation.
Simply mount any strut or grid system to the ceiling of a space,
spaced on a two-foot grid. The mounting points of the Prop
Panels work with this simple spacing, allowing for convenient
design and installation.
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PROP CEILING SYSTEM
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PERFORATED STEEL
2700K 12V LED PANEL
SITS ABOVE PERFORATED STEEL
STANDARD PROP PANEL + OPTIONAL INSERTS
Two optional inserts are available, to address the lighting and
acoustic needs of a space. The first is a lighting insert, a thin
LED panel specially fabricated to fit within a Prop. These
evenly distribute light and may be synced with building daylight
sensors for site-specific dimming.
The second acoustic insert, a thin felt pad, helps to dampen
ambient sound.
LED INSERT
3000K 12V LED PANEL WITH 0-10V DIMMING
RESTS ABOVE PERFORATED STEEL
ACOUSTIC INSERT
1/8” THICK ACOUSTIC-DAMPENING FELT
RESTS ABOVE PERFORATED STEEL
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SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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PROP PANEL
1L PROP PANEL
1F PROP PANEL
2L PROP PANEL
2F PROP PANEL
1L1F PROP PANEL
3L PROP PANEL
3F PROP PANEL
2L1F PROP PANEL
2F1L PROP PANEL
(3) steel panels
(1) prop panel +
(1) LED insert
(1) prop panel +
(1) felt insert
(1) prop panel +
(2) LED inserts
(1) prop panel +
(2) felt inserts
(1) prop panel +
(1) LED insert +
(1) felt insert
(1) prop panel +
(3) LED inserts
(1) prop panel +
(3) felt inserts
(1) prop panel +
(2) LED inserts +
(1) felt insert
(1) prop panel +
(2) felt inserts +
(1) LED insert
ADDING DIVERSITY FOR A SPECIALIZED SYSTEM
HOW CAN I GET PRICING FOR A SYSTEM?
Ten varieties of Prop Panels are currently available. A standard
Prop Panel is made from three smaller steel panels, which are
attached and form individual “trays.”
Contact our Seattle studio for information regarding pricing.
Please include specific quantities, when possible.
Trays may contain any combination of the two varieties of
inserts, allowing the system to meet the acoustic and lighting
needs of almost any space.
If you’re not sure about quantities, please give us information
about your space so we can provide you with an estimate.
Colors indicate Prop Panel type and not powder-coat color. Inserts affect Prop Panel opacity but do not significantly darken the panels. For more images or samples, contact our Seattle studio.
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PROP PANEL CLASSIFICATION
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CHAIN LINK PATTERN LAYOUT
fine-grain distribution
WOVEN PATTERN LAYOUT
large-grain distribution
IRREGULAR LAYOUT
localized distribution
SINGLE TYPE LAYOUT
generalized distribution
Colors indicate Prop Panel type and not powder-coat color. Inserts affect Prop Panel opacity but do not significantly darken the panels. For more images or samples, contact our Seattle studio.
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HVAC COMPATIBILTY
Propellers have an opacity of 46%,
allowing air to circulate through the
membrane of a Prop Ceiling System. Prop
Panels may be hung below HVAC ducts at a
single height, or in separate clouds to allow
for varying heights. Let us know if you have
specific needs for your space.
SPRINKLER COMPATIBILTY
Prop Panels have a triangular hole at the
center that is 4” in diameter at its smallest
point. This allows most sprinkler heads to
be positioned through these holes. The
Prop Panel’s 46% opacity allows water from
above-system sprinklers to fall through. Let
us know if you have specific sprinkler or
fire-related needs for your space.
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LET US DESIGN YOUR PROP CEILING SYSTEM
We love custom projects and would be happy to design a Prop
Ceiling System layout tailored specifically for your space. We
will work with designers, contractors and subcontractors to
ensure lighting, air circulation, and acoustic needs are met.
Contact our Seattle studio to inquire about our design services.
OR DESIGN YOUR OWN PROP CEILING SYSTEM
If your design needs are straight-forward, or if you’d like to work
out a solution yourself, contact our Seattle studio for a digital kit
of parts. Use this as a starting point to lay out the components
in the plan of your space. We can help review your plan to make
sure everything is in order, then simply give us quantity totals of
the Prop Panel types you’d like to order. You can specify most
RAL powder-coat colors as well.
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DESIGNING A PROP CEILING SYSTEM
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PLAN
AXON
Shown with the Ste400 Desk.
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SINGLE PROP PANEL
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PLAN
AXON
Shown with Ste400 Work Stations.
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EXAMPLE - SINGLE HEX CLOUD
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PLAN
AXON
Shown with Ste400 Work Stations.
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EXAMPLE - ORGANIC CLOUD
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PLAN
AXON
Shown with Ste400 Work Stations.
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EXAMPLE - LINKED HEX CLOUDS
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PLAN
AXON
Shown with Ste400 Work Stations.
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EXAMPLE - WOVEN CLOUD
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PLAN
AXON
Shown with Ste400 Work Stations.
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EXAMPLE - COMPLEX HEX CLOUD
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Colors indicate Prop Panel type and not powder-coat color. Inserts affect Prop Panel opacity but do not significantly darken the panels. For more images or samples, contact our Seattle studio.
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COMPLEX CEILING SYSTEM
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Shown with Ste400 Work Stations.
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BUILDING-WIDE INSTALLATION
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How are Prop Panels mounted?
Prop panels are hung from a 2’ grid, using either steel cable or allthread. We recommend securing lengths
of Unistrut to the ceiling or deck, spaced 2’ apart, to allow for flexible mounting points along these
lengths.
How are Prop Panels connected to each other?
Prop panels connect using a special tab, that allows three panels to be joined by one piece of hardware.
Can I hang Prop Panels at different heights?
Prop Panels that are connected to eachother must be hung at one height. To create a variety of heights,
Prop Panels may be clustered in independent groupings, or clouds. Mounting on angles is not recommended.
Can Prop Panels stack vertically?
Prop panels may share a mounting cable or rod, allowing them to stack vertically. Let us know how many
instances of stacking occur, so that we may supply special hardware.
How do the LED and acoustic inserts install into the Prop Panels?
LED and acoustic inserts are specially formed to rest on top of a Prop Panel, which acts like a tray. This is
typically done after the entire Prop Ceiling System is hung. We recommend wiring and mounting all
electrical components such as power supplies and dimming modules prior to hanging the system so that
the LED inserts may be simply attached with barrel connectors.
Do Prop Panels meet seismic requirements?
We recommend working with a structural engineer to ensure all necessary requirements are met. Hanging
using allthread is the most rigid, however steel cable may be used if it is properly cross-braced.
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Do Prop Panels meet the lighting requirements for my space? Are they UL listed?
LED inserts are UL listed. We can provide technical lighting information to ensure that your Prop Ceiling
system meets the lighting requirements for your space. LED inserts are 0-10V dimming, and may be
synced with building daylight sensors or dimming zones. Let us know what you’d like to acheive.
Do Prop Panels meet the air circulation and sprinkler requirements for my space?
Prop Panels without inserts have a 46% open area due to perforation. Holes in the center of the Prop Panels are 4”
in diameter, to allow for sprinkler heads. Let us know if you have more specific requirements.
What are the available colors for Prop Panels?
Prop Panels are powder coated specifically for each project. Let us know a RAL number or Pantone shade to
match.
Does Graypants design Prop Ceiling Systems?
We would love to design your Prop Ceiling System, subject to our hourly design fee. We can work with architects,
interior designers, contractors, lighting designers, and other subcontractors to meet all requirements for your
space. If you would prefer to design it yourself, contact us for a digital kit of parts.
Does Graypants install Prop Ceiling Systems?
We are available to be on site for overseeing installation, but we do not perform installations of Prop Ceiling
Systems. If you do not have a team in place, contact us for a recommendation.
How do Prop Ceiling systems “weave” as shown in plans?
The design of the Prop Panels allows them to naturally create this pattern when hung at the same height, on a 2’
grid. No special manuevering is required to acheive this.
How can I get pricing and other information?
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INSTALLED PROP CEILING SYSTEM
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