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USER GUIDE – USING THE LEICA L6G MULTI‑LINE LASER & LEICA DISTO TO BUILD STUD PARTITION WALLS

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June 11, 2026

On June 11, 2026

TIPS & TRICKS

Overview

The Leica Lino L6G Multi‑Line Laser provides ultra‑bright green horizontal and vertical lines, full‑room coverage, and a fine‑adjustment alignment knob for precise squaring. A Leica DISTO provides fast, accurate measurements for room sizes, wall lengths, door openings, and stud spacing. Used together, they allow you to divide a large open space into multiple rooms with exceptional accuracy and speed.

Marking out a spot light grid using L2P5G L2P5 X1

Using the Leica L2P5 / L2P5G and Leica DISTO X1

1. Establish Your Main Reference Line

Set up the Leica Lino L6G in the centre of the space
Switch on the vertical and horizontal lines
Use the primary vertical line as your main wall direction
Use the fine‑adjustment dial to rotate the laser line precisely onto your floor marks without moving the tripod or base
This becomes the reference for all partition walls

2. Measure Room Sizes with the Leica DISTO

Measure total room length and width with a Leica DISTO X1
Mark out the positions of each partition wall
Measure door openings and stud spacing (typically 400 or 600 mm centres)
Use the Min/Max function to find the tightest point for accurate layout

3. Transfer Measurements to the Floor

Use the DISTO to mark the exact start and end points of each wall
Mark lightly with pencil or tape
Rotate the L6G’s fine‑adjustment knob to align the vertical beam perfectly with your marks

4. Project the Wall Line Upwards

With the vertical line aligned to your floor marks, the L6G projects the wall line across the floor, up the wall, and across the ceiling
This gives a full 360° reference for track and stud placement

5. Fix the Floor and Ceiling Track

Position the floor track so the laser line runs through its centre
Fix the track to the floor
Move to the ceiling and fix the ceiling track directly above using the same laser line
The L6G’s fine‑adjustment ensures the top and bottom tracks are perfectly plumb

6. Install Vertical Studs

Use the DISTO to measure stud spacing
Mark spacing on the floor track
Use the L6G’s vertical lines to keep each stud plumb
Fix studs securely into place

7. Create Door Openings and Intersections

Measure door widths and heights with the DISTO
Use the vertical laser line to keep door studs upright
Use the second vertical line on the L6G to project a perfect 90° angle for T‑junctions or intersecting walls
Fine‑adjustment ensures the angle is exact without repositioning the laser

8. Check Room Dimensions Before Boarding