• Dropped or suspended ceilings are a good choice for people who are converting their basement or wishing to lower the ceiling of a high-ceilinged room to make it more efficient to heat or keep cool. When installing ceilings, it's important to have the necessary ceiling installation tools that can make the installation go more smoothly.
  
  

Stud Finder

• A stud finder can be quite useful as you will be making marks that correspond with the position of the joists when installing the ceiling. If you can see the joists easily, then you do not need this tool.
  
  

Measuring Tape

• A measuring tape is used to determine where the perimeter of the ceiling will be located on the wall. It can also help you find a consistent height even if the floor is uneven.
  
  

Level

• A level helps you when marking the position of the perimeter of the ceiling. Since the ceiling needs to be level, making consistent and level marks can help you achieve this aim. It can also help you double-check the position of the perimeter before you secure it to the wall with nails.
  
  

Hammer and Nails

• When securing the perimeter of the ceiling to the wall, use 6 penny nails and a hammer.
  
  

Tin Snips

• Tim snips work well to cut the perimeter or the frame of the ceiling to size, as well as cutting the mitered corners for fitting the perimeter to the corners of the room.
  
  

Chalk Line

• A chalk line can help you mark the position of the grid for the ceiling on the joists.
  
  

Eyebolts and 16 Gauge Wire

• 16 gauge wire is threaded through the eyebolts that are screwed into the joists.
  
  

String

• String tied to the perimeter can help you when installing the ceiling to keep the runners that hold the individual tiles level.
  
  

Screwdriver

• You need a screwdriver to install duct work or light fixtures in the ceilings.
  
  

Laser Levels

• Laser levels can be invaluable when installing a ceiling. These tools can help you keep your lines not only straight but level, saving you the trouble of using chalk lines. Some of the laser levels are self-leveling, and rotate, so that they shoot lines on all four walls, which can help you establish the perimeter and other steps. Although they are expensive to buy, laser levels can be rented for those who only use them infrequently.