Drop Ceiling Tiles - How to Reface

Drop ceiling tiles looking tired? Why not reface them? Don't remove the old drop ceiling tiles, makeover your suspended ceiling with specially designed refacing ceiling tiles! That's right, you leave the old tiles in place, yet this simple DIY project makes your T-Bar ceiling look brand new! Works with both 2ft. x 2ft. ceiling tiles and 2ft. x 4ft. ceiling panels. See over 30 different ceiling tile styles in several beautiful colors at http://www.ceilume.com today!

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[TheArdalis]

Any thoughts on using baby powder to freshen up ceilings, like shown here:

youtube.com/watch?v=sZJeJXRS7B­c

?

[Ceilume]

@TheArdalis We've heard of it, but never seen the technique used and would not recommend it. Mineral fiber ceiling tiles collect enough dust and "powder" on their own. Adding more, even to cover fingerprints, seems like a really bad idea . . . and your video shows why!

[XWiLDCaRD13X]

Do you have plates that cover large ceiling tiles?

[Ceilume]

You bet---the Cambridge Style is designed specifically to reface 2X4 ceiling panels!

[Sp3ci41K]

What are the face tiles made out of? Wouldn't they effect the NRC rating and light reflectance?

[Ceilume]

Excellent questions! Ceilume's tiles are made of rigid vinyl, so they won't absorb moisture, stain, create dust, or crack when you handle them. They have very high light reflectance, above 83%, which is almost certainly higher than the tiles you will be covering. The NRC value of your old tiles may be somewhat diminished by refacing, but your sound barrier characteristics will be enhanced. Thanks for the great questions!

[TheJandavis]

Great idea. A whole new look to the ceiling, without having to throw the old tiles away.

[lumbersnowy]

I never knew replace my ceiling could be so easy!

[paulgad]

really good idea

[SAFlashes]

beautiful.

[Mikej1592]

wow for randomly surfing youtube videos this one was the coolest home renovation one yet! 5 stars for making me want to install a drop ceiling in my house. :-)

[1970Ironhands]

Hey . . . end cuts are easy. Check out their "Edge-Trim" video . . . shows you exactly how to do it.