Polk Audio LCi-RTS100 Painting In-Ceilinggrilles, Painting in-ceilinggrilles, Required tools

PAINTING IN-CEILING GRILLES

Painting in-ceiling grilles

The LCi-RTS100 is supplied with two grilles,

one perforated aluminum, the other cloth-covered plastic. The perforated aluminum grille may be painted, while you may dye the cloth grille.

Required tools:

1.Paint of your choice (grilles must be spray painted).

2.A paperclip or corkscrew (for removing the paintable grille).

3.Masking tape

4.Paint mask (supplied; covers un-paintable parts)

Preparation:

1.Separate the parts of the speaker. If the speaker is not yet installed, the grille can be removed simply by pushing the clamp screws forward

to push the grille off the speaker from the inside.

2.Remove the cloth scrim from the inside of the grill.

3.When painting the speaker frame, use the supplied paint masks to carefully mask off the front of the speakers to protect the drivers and baffles. You can do this while the speaker is already installed in the ceiling (if, for instance, you’re repainting the room). If you do not have the paint masks, carefully mask the speaker components using paper and masking tape. Use a paper clip to remove the grille.

Painting the aluminum mesh grille:

The grille of the LCi-RTS Series speaker features an even, protective paint. This paint is an ideal primer.

1.Paint the grille.

Note: Grilles must be spray painted. Do not use a brush and paint. Thick, brushed paint may clog the grille holes. Use thin coats of spray paint.

If you’re using a compressor and spray gun, use the finest, most diffused setting. Be careful not to fill the holes in the grille with paint.

2.When the paint is completely dry, carefully reinstall the grille by fitting it into its recess so that it is just resting on the frame. Starting with one corner, go around the speaker and push the grille into the grille notch a little bit at a time. Be gentle; the grille may be easily bent by rough handling. You will feel a positive “snap” when the grille is fully in place.

Painting the frame:

1.Apply paint to exposed (unmasked) parts. Use two or more thin coats.

2.When the paint is completely dry, remove the masking material.

Important note:

The RTS100 comes with an eye-bolt, which must be installed before locating the speaker in a ceiling. Use an appropriate length and weight of wire when installing an RTS100 in a ceiling.

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