Replacing Damaged Armstrong Ceiling Tiles

Armstrong single raised panel 2 ft.

Replacing damaged armstrong ceiling tiles.

Cut away the damaged area first so you can get a grip on the tile. Make additional cuts perpendicular to each side up to the joints with adjoining tiles to remove the remaining pieces. Ceilings that will get partial treatments medallion and layered drywall or soft coverings wallpaper should be repaired and cleaned with diluted tsp or trisodium phosphate. The replacement tiles have two sides with an extended lip for stapling to the framework as well as a recessed groove for the lip of the tile next to it see first photo below.

Before replacing a tile determine the age of the ceiling. Cut out the center of the damaged tile to about 1 inch 2 5 cm from the perimeter with a utility knife. X 2 armstrong single raised panel 2 ft. We simply removed all tiles in that corner to install replacement tiles.

Ceilings damaged due to moisture water. Roof pipe leaks or ac condensation will cause drop ceiling tiles to grow mold and make people sick water spot. Fortunately our damaged ceiling tiles were in a corner of the basement used as a laundry room. Once you ve trimmed off the top lip of the groove you can place the tongue edge in the grooves of the adjacent tile and pivot the patch tile into place.

Ceiling tiles provide the classic look of a coffered ceiling with a grid minimizing edge detail that adds beauty to any room. After removing all damaged tiles unpack your replacement ceiling tiles. Tiles that were installed prior to 1980 might contain hazardous asbestos which requires professional abatement and repair. The fire retardant mineral fiber material reflects 80 of the light striking it creating a bright space to work or live in.

If your grid holds 24 x 48 tiles try a scored product that s designed to look like 24 x 24 panels. Use the armstrong ceilings ceiling replacement finder to find matches for existing discontinued and competitive ceiling products. Repair cracks with drywall tape and mud and thoroughly cover stains with a white shellac based product like b i n.