Is your ceiling making your room feel dull, dated or unfinished?
You don’t need to hire contractors or spend thousands to fix it. With our lightweight styrofoam ceiling tiles, you can give any room a stunning new look in no time.
These brilliant foam tiles are designed for homeowners, business owners and DIYers who want a great looking ceiling without the stress, cost or mess of a full renovation. Whether you’re upgrading a plain drywall ceiling or finishing a basement or bathroom or just about any space that you want to transform, our foam tiles deliver instant style with minimal effort.
Discover the Possibilities of Incredible our Lightweight Foam Panels
Styrofoam ceiling tiles/panels are made from lightweight polystyrene foam, designed to cover ceilings quickly and affordably. They’re a great alternative to more expensive decorative ceiling tiles that are constructed with more costly and hard-to-work-with materials like tin or copper, offering a similar look without the extra cost or labor.
These foam panels are commonly used to refresh older ceilings, hide imperfections or add character to your home. Most come ready to install in a clean white finish and many designs can be painted with water-based paints for a fully custom look.
Foam Tiles: One of the Fastest Way to Upgrade your Ceiling
Our styrofoam ceiling tiles are designed to make any room look professionally finished. Whether you’re tackling a full renovation or just refreshing a single room, these tiles make the process simple and the results stunning. Here’s why our customers love our foam tiles:
DIY-Friendly, No Contractor needed: Each tile weighs just a few ounces and can be glued directly to most ceilings. All you need is a clean surface, a caulk gun and adhesive.
Instantly Transforms any Room: Choose from classic white, sleek modern textures or rich metallic finishes like copper, gold and bronze. Many designs are also paintable, so you can customize them to match your exact style.
High-End Style, Budget-Friendly Prices: Get the elegant look of tin or wood ceilings without the cost. These tiles are budget-friendly, but they look like custom work once installed.
Moisture Resistant: Designed to handle humidity, foam tiles are ideal for kitchens, bathrooms and basements where traditional ceiling materials can warp, crack or grow mold over time. The styrofoam material naturally resists moisture, helping to protect your ceiling while keeping your space looking fresh.
No matter the style of your home or the size of your project, our styrofoam tiles make it easy to create a space you’ll love coming home to. Browse our full selection above and see how easy it is to transform your ceiling.
Styrofoam Ceiling Tile installation guide
Installing Styrofoam ceiling tiles is an easy DIY project. They can be installed on almost any ceiling surface as long as the surface is dry and stable. Here’s what you need:
Our step by step installation guide takes you through every step. If you’re a bit in a rush here’s a recap followed by quick installation video:
Prep the Ceiling: Remove loose popcorn, clean and repair any cracks or peeling paint.
Mark your Layout: Snap chalk lines to find the ceiling’s center for even tile placement.
Apply Adhesive: Use foam-safe glue in small dabs on the back of each tile.
Place the First Tile: Start at the center, pressing firmly to ensure a secure bond.
Continue Tiling: Work outward, keeping seams tight and cutting tiles to fit at edges.
Caulk the Seams: Fill gaps with caulk and smooth for a seamless look.
& to finish, some tips from the pro’s:
Always prepare your surface
A precise layout ensures a professional finish
Use just the right amount of adhesive, not too much so it doesn’t seep out
Tight seams and smooth caulking are essential for a finished appearance
By following these steps, you’ll install foam ceiling tiles like a pro; without mess and in a fraction of the time and cost of a full renovation.
Need help for your project? Contact our friendly team today, we’re always happy to help get your project come to live.
Styling Tips: Find your Perfect Match
Not sure which design works best for you? Here are some popular ways to use our styrofoam ceiling tiles to complement different interiors:
1. Victorian Elegance
For a refined and timeless look, choose the Victorian Glue‑up Styrofoam Tile (#R14). With its ornate central medallion and sweeping scrollwork, it’s perfect for:
Your ceiling can change the entire feel of a room, and updating it doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. With our lightweight styrofoam ceiling tiles, you can cover old textures, add character and create a polished look in no time.
Whether you’re drawn to the timeless detail of Victorian patterns, a relaxed beach cottage feel or a modern look, there’s a tile here to match your style. Browse our full collection and contact our friendly team today, we’re here to help you choose the right style, plan your project and bring your ceiling to life.
Yes. These tiles are moisture-resistant, making them an excellent option for bathrooms and other humid spaces. Just ensure the ceiling is dry before installation and caulk the seams for added protection. They should not be installed inside showers or anywhere in direct contact with water.
Absolutely. Most of our styrofoam ceiling tiles come in a smooth white finish that looks clean and bright on its own, but they can also be customized with water-based paints. Many homeowners choose to paint their tiles to match trim or walls. For best results, apply a primer and paint before installation or use a roller after installation for quick coverage. Avoid solvent-based paints, as they can damage the foam.
Yes. If a tile is ever damaged or you decide to change your style, it can be carefully removed without disturbing the rest of your ceiling. Simply soften the adhesive with gentle pressure, remove the tile, clean any remaining glue and install a new one in its place.
We recommend using Instant Grab water based adhesive. This adhesive provides a strong, long-lasting hold without damaging the foam material. Apply small dabs across the back of each tile rather than spreading it like mortar, this ensures a secure bond and prevents excess adhesive from seeping out between the seams.
Cleaning is simple. Most dirt and dust can be removed by wiping the tiles with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. For tougher spots, a mild dish soap solution can be used, but avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive sponges or scrubbing, as these can damage the surface finish. Regular light cleaning will keep your ceiling looking bright and fresh for years.
Use a sharp, heavy-duty utility knife and a straight edge (like a metal ruler or level) for precise cuts. Measure twice before cutting to ensure accuracy, especially for tiles along walls or around fixtures like lights and fans. For best results, make several light passes with the knife rather than one deep cut, this helps prevent uneven edges and ensures a professional fit.
The short answer is no. The reason for this is 2 fold:
Standard grid system is 24 x 24 inch or 24 x 48 inch, our Styrofoam ceiling tiles are 20 x 20 inches.
The tiles only weigh 1oz and are meant to be glued, so even if your grid system was the right size our tiles would not hold in place and would fly away with just a small draft.
For some tiles, you can order as little as one tile but most come in packs.
Without damaging the ceiling and the tiles I have no advice to offer. Some of our clients tried Double Sticking Tapes, Velcro, Pins as they were renting and the ceiling would have a popcorn ceiling that they could not stand. The problem is that a lot of times, apartments have concrete ceilings and if it also has a popcorn ceiling, you can not use none of the applications listed in this question.
Yes, you can install them on your wall but I would not recommend installing them in an area that will most likely get touched, kicked or it is a high traffic area. The reason is that the tiles are soft and can get damaged when kicked or hit, even with your nails they can be damaged. So, it can work but they may get damaged. They should be fine as wall art, a few feet from the ground or on a wall where there is no traffic. A lot of photographers use them for backgrounds.
No, they can not be nailed nor stapled, Styrofoam ceiling tiles should be only glued for best results. However, people have reported using double sided tape, push pins screws and so on, however this is not recommended.
You can actually do it both ways. So, if you have a Crown Molding installed already or want to install it before the tiles, here is what you should know:
It will take you about the same time to install the full tiles as it will take you to measure and cut to fit the perimeter tiles if you install the crown molding before the tiles.
You do not need to caulk the top of the crown molding until you install the tiles.
If you decide to go the other route and install the crown molding after you should consider this:
It is much faster to cut the perimeter tiles if you do not have to measure them exactly as it is in the case of installing the Crown Molding before.
Depending on the design of your tiles, large gaps may be created after you install the Crown molding over the tiles. This will mean that caulking will take you longer and you may have to re-caulk as caulk does shrink.
You can do it a couple of different ways.
Just cut and install the last tile and caulk the seam. (This option is not ideal and would not be recommended)
We offer a Plain Filler Tile that you can use as a border around the perimeter of the room so that you don't need to cut into the design(the tile can be used on its own).
Either way you decide to go, using the filler tile or not, to completely finish the ceiling, you need to use crown molding. We offer beautiful Styrofoam Crown Moldings.
Most of the time it works like this, before you start installing your tiles, lights, fans and vents get removed. After you remove the lights and fans (make sure your power is off), cover the wires with proper covers and push them deep into the housing.
Once the wires are deep in the housing, you can install your foam ceiling tile over the wire housing and then just feel out the hole above it and use your razor knife to cut around it. Vents are the same, just make sure to turn your air conditioning or heating off so that you can install your tiles.
Measuring Tape, Razor Knife (couple of blades), Pencil, Straightedge, Screwdrivers or a Screw Gun (for taking lights & vents down), Ladder, Chalk Box and Caulking Gun.
Measure the length × width of the ceiling in feet to get square footage. Divide by the square footage of one tile and add 15% for overage. Need some more info? See our page on how to calculate how many tiles you need, including our online calculator.
No, tiles can be cut with scissors or with a straightedge and razor-knife.
Yes, but be careful about two things.
Make sure that your popcorn ceiling is stable. If you touch it and it starts falling down, it will not work and it has to be scraped off the ceiling.
Yes, if you want to keep moisture from getting behind the tiles and for best aesthetic results.
Priming is always better but from my experience it is not required in most cases. It is a good idea to prime, especially if you are going to be using metallic paints, such as silver, gold, platinum and so on. But if you are painting simply white, two top coats should do it.
You can do it before or after installation and each method has its pros and cons. If you choose to paint your tiles before installation, keep in mind that you will need a fairly large area for your tiles to dry for at least a couple of hours.
Also, if you are painting your tiles before installing them and the color is blue for example, unless your caulk is tinted to that specific color you will have to paint the caulk with a brush to match, after the tiles are up and the caulking is dry ( this process is not really hard at all, just make sure to mix the paint with little bit of water/Floetrol so that it lays nicely and does not dry too quick and leaves brush marks).
If you are painting the tiles after, make sure to caulk the seams and let the caulk dry for a couple of hours at least.
Our Styrofoam ceiling tiles, that are not painted, weigh only about 1 oz each. So yes, they are very light and will not put much stress on the ceiling. Our hand painted Styrofoam ceiling tiles are only about 3 oz each and also very light.
Styrofoam Ceiling Tiles are 19 5/8 x 19 5/8 squares and the thickness is about 1/4 of an inch including the design. The square footage of each tile is about 2.69 sq. ft.
