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All you need to know about installation is here.I bet you that you can do it!

Before
ceiling before
This is only one of the 100 desings you can have !
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Orders over 99 call 754-367-8349 or Email sales@decorativeceilingtiles.net  for discount.

 

Tip: Installing over popcorn?Make sure it is solid and choose any Decorative Ceiling Tiles from following categories:
 ROYAL   ,      STYROFOAM  ,    CLASSIC

I personaly put mastic in 9 points of the tile.
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You can put more and make smaler hills
laying first ceiling tiles.
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press them firmly with palms of your hands.
Do you know what tool is this picture missing?
tools for installing ceiling tiles
Yes,it is straight edge
Ceramic tile adhesive (mastic)
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Buy in any home depot or lowes
One more shot at how to lay ceiling tiles.
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Try to stay on the lines,but most importantly line up your tiles against each other.
measuring space on each side of tile
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Marking the tile before cutting.
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Cutting with razer knife guided by straight edge*
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*angle tool in my case
add adhesive on tile - smaller amount nore dots
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press firmly to the ceiling
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caulk between the tiles ,smoothen with your finger
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wipe the excess.

How to install ceiling tiles?

you will find free information how to install ceiling tiles on this page.

Before you can start your ceiling tiles installation below is the list of the tools you will need.

A wallpaper knife - (or a box-cutter knife) to cut the  ceiling tiles
Mastic - to glue the tiles to the ceiling
Caulk - (of matching color or clear) to fill the existing gaps between the ceiling tiles
A couple of gloves - to keep your hands clean, while working with the caulk
A caulking gun - to apply the caulk
A sponge or a wet rag - to wipe off the excess caulk(always make sure to rinse it)
A straight edge- as a guide to cut the  ceiling tiles(metal ruler)

ALL THE MATERIALS AND TOOLS LISTED ABOVE CAN BE OBTAINED IN ANY LOCAL HOME DEPOT OR LOWES STORE PRIOR THE INSTALLATION.

PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN CUTTING THE TILES FOR TRIM TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY!

Proper Surface
The tiles may be laid on ceiling and walls covered with lime, lime-cement, gypsum or dry plaster, chipboards, aerated concrete, construction ceramics (bricks, hollow bricks), silicates, popcorn (if it is dry and stable) etc. The surface should be even, dry, hard, stable, without any dust or grease.

IMPORTANT!!!
Do NOT apply the ceiling tiles over soft, unstable popcorn. If popcorn is soft and unstable, it needs to be removed before applying the tiles. This can be done by soaking it with water and scrubbing it off the ceiling.

Preparing the surface
Clean the surface so as to remove any dust, grease, wax or other dirt. Remove old, flaky coats of paint. Any cracks or other flaws should be filled with special fillers, gypsum or mortar.


Laying Tiles

 

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1. Finding the middle of the ceiling - your starting point.

To lay tiles evenly, you should start your work exactly in the middle of the ceiling (Hint: very often your ceiling lights or fans are located exactly in the center of the ceiling). To find this point, use two strings drawn along the ceiling diagonals (Figure 1). Ideally, this should be done with another person's assistance. Now, through the middle of the ceiling, draw two perpendicular lines to divide it into four equal rectangles (Figure 2).

2. Putting mastic on a tile.

On the back of a tile, put a half-inch to one-inch thick layer of mastic (Figure 3). The thickness of the mastic on the back of the tile should depend on a surface you are putting the tiles on. If the surface is too porous, for example popcorn ceiling, you might need to add some extra mastic. On the other hand, if the surface is flat, you may need to reduce the quantity of the mastic. The mastic should be placed close to the corners of the tile and in the middle of it. If you feel it is necessary, add the mastic in a few more places. Some extra mastic won't bother. The mastic pieces should be a couple of inches in diameter, and they should have cone-like shapes. Don't spread the mastic so that it is completely flat. Each piece of mastic you place on the back of a tile should look like a little hill. When you press the tile against the ceiling, the mastic will spread under the tile, making it adhere properly to the surface of the ceiling.

3. Laying the first tile.

Lay the first tile at a right angle to the walls, with one of its corners places exactly in the middle of the ceiling that you found earlier (Figure 4). Make sure its edges follow the perpendicular lines.

4. Proper gluing.

When laying tiles, you should make sure they are pressed hard enough for the mastic to adhere thoroughly to the surface without damaging the tile.

5. Parallel rows.

Lay the subsequent tiles in parallel rows (Figure 5). Make sure there are no big gaps left between their edges. Move the tiles as close to each other as possible.

6. Applying caulk.

After all the tiles are finally glued to the ceiling, you will need to fill existing gaps between the tiles with caulk (Figure 7). Even if the seams are almost invisible, it is still recommended to use caulk, for it helps to make your ceiling look seamless and solid.

The caulk is playing the same role here as the grout when you are putting floor tiles. Use matching color or clear caulk so that it wouldn't be very obvious to a naked eye. Using a "caulking gun," spread a thin strip of caulk between the joints of the adjacent tiles along the entire length of the gap. Since the caulk will be staying on the top of the gap, you will need to squeeze it with your finger so that it gets inside the gap between the two tiles.

Some of the caulk will still stay on the top of the tile after this procedure, so it needs to be removed by wiping it off with a wet sponge. Wash the sponge occasionally and squeeze out excess water so that it stays clean and wet.

Don't let the caulk stay too long on the surface of the tile because it will dry fast and so will be difficult to remove.


I hope this information will be helpfull to you and that will make your ceiling tile installation easier.If you have additional questions please e-mail me .

Oh Man, this is really easy!But How do I know how many tiles I need for my room?

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Styrofoam

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Price $3.70 


 
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R-16W

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Managers Special Today.

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Price: $7.69  Sale price $5.99


 
R-26
Paintable

Price: $4.15  Sale price $3.70


 
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