Styrofoam Ceiling Tiles Installation

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We are very happy with how the ceiling tiles looked in our dining room - we covered a popcorn ceiling.
Robert Benson, Newton, MA

Hi Milan. I just wanted to let you know that the ceilings came out BEAUTIFUL! Everyone is amazed. It was so simple and quick to do. We can't wait to receive the crown molding to complete the look. It covered the popcorn with no problem, just as you said. Thankyou for your wonderful service and quick response to my questions.
Phyllis D

This is only one of the 100 desings you can have !

With experiance we think, 16 dots is better.

laying first ceiling tiles.

press them firmly with palms of your hands.

Do you know what tool is this picture missing?

Yes,it is straight edge

Ceramic tile adhesive (mastic)

Buy in any home depot or lowes

One more shot at how to lay ceiling tiles.

Try to stay on the lines,but most importantly line up your tiles against each other.

measuring space on each side of tile

Marking the tile before cutting.

Cutting with razer knife guided by straight edge*

*angle tool in my case

add adhesive on tile - smaller amount, more dots

press firmly to the ceiling

caulk between the tiles, smoothen with your finger

wipe off excess.

Calculate how many 20x20 ceiling tiles you need

Enter Your Ceiling Area in Square Feet

Minimum Number of Tiles Needed

Note: It is important to add a 15% overage just in case.

This is a great product! I was so tired after taking the summer to build my patio cover... I just wanted to finish, but wanted to make sure I had the perfect finishing touch... the ceiling. This product is so easy to install and looks so nice. It took me a few hours to install and 4 more to caulk. It was the easiest part of my do it yourself patio. I am amazed. See the outcome on my YouTube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vabJiCyCMk
Teresa Brown, Henderson, Nevada

We used the tiles in our kitchen, living room, dinning room and halls. We received tons of compliments and numerous requests for Milan's website. We very happy with the product and the service, we certainly recommend this product to anyone that asks.
Peter Salvatore Marsala, Queens, NY

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How To Install Ceiling Tiles

On this page, you will find free information concerning how to install ceiling tiles.

Before you begin installation, 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 LOWE'S STORE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

PLEASE USE CAUTION WHEN CUTTING OR TRIMMING TILES.

Proper Surface
The tiles may be laid on ceiling and walls covered with lime, lime-cement, gypsum or dry plaster, chip-boards, aerated concrete, construction ceramics (bricks, hollow bricks), silicates, popcorn (if it is dry and stable) etc. The surface should be even, dry, hard, stable, and free of 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

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 depends on the surface on which you are putting the tiles. 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. A bit of extra mastic is fine. The mastic applications should be a couple of inches in diameter and they should be applied in 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 placed exactly in the middle of the ceiling that you calculated 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 laying floor tiles. Use white caulk caulk that can be painted to match. Using a "caulking gun," spread a thin strip of caulk between the joints of each tile along the entire length of the gap. To smooth the line of caulk, rub it with your finger so that it gets inside the gap between the two tiles. 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.

Do not allow the wet caulk to remain on the surface of the tile before smoothing it, as it dries quickly and will be difficult to remove.

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