Install Armstrong Ceiling Tile With Glue
Armstrong ceiling tiles are designed with a tongue and groove feature to help the pieces fit tightly together. These tiles are intended for indoor installation only and can be installed through the use of furring strips or with a ceiling tile adhesive. The ceiling must be perfectly flat in order to glue down the tiles. If you have a popcorn or textured ceiling, the glue may not adhere properly and tiles could come loose over time.
Instructions
1. Clean the ceiling by dusting away any cobwebs and wiping off stains or discolored spots with a rag dampened in a mixture of equal parts water and white vinegar. Dirt or dust will prevent the tiles from properly adhering to the ceiling.
2. Determine the size of the border tiles by measure the distance between opposite walls in the room to determine the dimensions of the ceiling. Each ceiling tile is 12 inches square so if the measurements are even, such as 12 feet by 12 feet, you will use whole tiles for the border. If the dimensions are 12 feet and 6 inches by 12 feet and 6 inches, add an additional 12 inches to the inches portion of each measurement and then divide by two. For example, 12 feet and 6 inches becomes 12 feet and 18inches. Divide 18 inches by two to determine that the border tiles should be 9 inches wide.
3. Use a chalk line to mark the ceiling where the border tiles will be installed. If you need a 9-inch wide border, this line will be 9 inches from the wall. Continue to make chalk lines 1 foot apart to create a grid on the ceiling.
4. Cut the border tiles to size with a sharp utility knife. Use a straight edge to guide the knife and ensure an even cut.
5. Install the border tiles along one wall by applying ceiling tile adhesive to the corners and middle of each tile. Press each tile firmly into place on the ceiling with the grooved end of each of the tiles facing away from the wall.
6. Install the next row of tiles in the same manner. As you apply each tile to the ceiling, push the tile tightly against the border tiles so that the tongue and groove features of the tiles fit together.
7. Continue to install the tiles one row at a time until the entire ceiling has been covered.
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