![]() ![]() You will also need masking tape to cover the corners and edges of the ceiling as well as the metallic parts in-between the tiles. You’ll need a roller to apply both the paint and primer as well as a nylon brush for touch-ups. Be sure to find a water-based primer as you’ll need to apply this to the surface you want to paint. ![]() You’ll need the correct primer for the ceiling as well since the tiles are made of polystyrene. With regard to quantity, you will need about a gallon of paint per 150-200 square feet of ceiling. You can also find many spray paints that work as well. Latex-based or water-based acrylics are the only two kinds you should consider as they don’t contain chemicals that can damage the tiles. Styrofoam ceiling tiles require a specific type of paint that won’t melt or flake. You will also find helpful tips for installing the ceiling tiles after they’ve been painted, ways to prep your work area, and strategies to paint tiles with different types of surfaces. There are pros and cons to different kinds of paint, brushes, and methods of installation, so you’ll want to make sure you find the right section of the article that fits your situation. Painting tiles that are still in the ceiling.You can paint your styrofoam tiles on your own, but you’ll need to follow these steps: It’s essential to strategize, prepare your workspace, and paint the tiles efficiently with the right materials to avoid problems down the road. ![]() Painting styrofoam ceiling tiles can be a challenging process, and there are many potential pitfalls that can lead to disaster. We may also earn commissions if you purchase products from other retailers after clicking on a link from our site. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. If you have ceiling light fixtures, you’ll need to cut the tiles around them.Affiliate Disclaimer: This page may contain affiliate links. See the Step 5 instructions below for how to cut the last row of tiles (if necessary). Keep going until you get to the edge of the ceiling. Repeat these steps with the next row of tiles, again making sure the edges and corners line up. Make sure the edges and corners line up or the lines will be crooked when you get finished. After lining it up with the chalk lines, gently press the tile onto the ceiling.Ĭontinue gluing up tiles lining them up along the chalk lines and right next to each other. Position the first tile in the right angle created where the two lines cross in the center of the room. I put generous gobs on each corner, the middle and here and there with a flexible putty knife. Use liquid nails in a caulk gun to put glue on the back of the first tile.ĭon’t skimp on the glue. The rest of the installation follows the same steps as above, except that you will probably only be able to follow along one of the lines since the lines in the middle will not meet at a right angle (unless your room is perfectly square). Then repeat between the other two corners. Just use the chalk line to make a line from one corner of the room to the opposite corner. It’s actually a little easier to find the center. You can also install the tiles diagonally (like the ceiling above) instead of straight on between the walls. And it completely covers the ugly popcorn ceiling! What You Need To Install Faux Tin Ceiling Tiles The pattern of the tiles draws the eye upward in the room, and adds that architectural interest to the “fifth” wall that I was looking for. We used a metallic paint on the tiles to make them look like tin, and you cannot tell from the ground that they are styrofoam! ![]() They are usually pretty thin, but that’s what makes them really easy to work with (and once they are installed, you really can’t tell). The ceiling above had a popcorn ceiling that had previously been spray-painted, and the tiles stuck without any issues.ĭon’t worry if your styrofoam tiles seem “flimsy” when you get them. I recommend painting the popcorn first to make sure that there are no crumbling bits. Since they are flexible, they also adhere easily to surfaces with irregularities, including popcorn ceilings (which I needed to cover the popcorn on the kitchen ceiling). They are economical, light weight, easy to cut (no tin snips required!) and only require some glue for installation. I chose to use the Styrofoam 20” square tiles. They are also fire-rated (so not the same fire hazard as there used to be with the old-school tiles). They are available in a variety of patterns (from traditional to contemporary), and in a lot of different materials-tin, aluminum, plastic, and polystyrene to name a few. Ceiling tiles today are not your 1970’s ceiling tiles! ![]()
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