» article ««. Where we will tell you how easy, simple and without extra effort cope with ceiling decoration. After all, the ceiling, especially in not very new houses, quite often is nothing more than a collection of cracks and falling plaster, which does not decorate the house in any way. Of course, ceiling tiles may seem “bourgeois” or not very aesthetically pleasing. However, you need to choose - either optimally, or some other way. Because when there is a task to turn a room into candy without extra costs money is time, then ceiling tiles are what you need.
Ceiling tiles - how to glue them optimally? Well, in general, it's very simple and... But let's start from the beginning, and let's deal with ceiling tiles as such, as well as with the usual, not optimal methods of gluing them. And then we’ll make a knight’s move :)
So, ceiling tiles are thin plates of polystyrene, usually 50 by 50 cm. Accordingly, based on these dimensions, you can calculate how many tiles are needed. There are suture and seamless. Seamless ceiling tiles are tiles with jagged edges that fit together like a key to a lock, making the seams between the tiles less noticeable. Joint tiles have a smooth edge.
Another important nuance is that the tiles may or may not have a complex pattern. If the tile has a complex pattern, then a situation arises, as when hanging wallpaper with a pattern - you will need to adjust the pattern. Therefore, part of the tile will need to be cut off. Tiles with a simple, repeating pattern do not require adjustment; they can be glued either side to any side.
The usual procedure for gluing tiles to the ceiling is as follows.
In order to do this correctly, you must first determine the center of the ceiling. To do this, we stretch a rope or thick thread, so that it is clearly visible, diagonally from each corner of the ceiling. The intersection will be the center of the ceiling. Then from here we draw lines crosswise from one wall to another, thus marking the ceiling into 4 parts.
It is also important to keep your ceiling as level as possible. If you don't have flat ceiling, then it should be primed and puttied. To do this, it is better to use a solution of gypsum, putty and PVA glue. Remember that plaster dries very quickly, about 5-10 minutes after it is dissolved, so work with it as quickly as possible and do not dilute too large portions.
Thus, before you start gluing ceiling tiles, you need to prepare the ceiling surface. For this:
- It is necessary to remove the previous coating, be it wallpaper, paint, whitewash.
- Then it is necessary to eliminate unevenness and other imperfections of the ceiling; you need to level the ceiling surface as much as possible using putty.
- After the putty has dried, you need to prime the surface of the ceiling.
For gluing ceiling tiles Apply a little glue to its reverse side, and after a few tens of seconds press the tile to the ceiling and do not let go for about 5 minutes (during this time the glue will dry and the tile will stick securely to the ceiling).
So, we apply glue to the tile, having previously degreased its surface (with gasoline, for example). The adhesive layer should be even and cover the entire surface of the tile. You need to glue the first tile to the ceiling so that one of its corners is in the center of the ceiling. There is one small one nice moment when gluing tiles: on it back side very often there is an arrow showing the direction in which the tiles should be glued to the ceiling.
Having glued the first tile, the rest are glued parallel to the previously applied markings. Gluing the tiles starting from the center makes the work more accurate and allows you to glue the tiles evenly near the walls - most likely the tiles will have to be cut in this place, but this size will be the same along the entire perimeter of the ceiling.
To make it more convenient to evenly apply the adhesive to the tiles, you can use a spatula or take a simple brush. You should also pay attention Special attention the moment of gluing the tiles to the ceiling. If you press hard, it may leave indentations in it, which are not at all desirable. To avoid this, you can take an even wooden block, the length of which is equal to the length of the tile and press through it. If glue is squeezed out between the tiles, it must be removed immediately with a damp cloth. When the entire ceiling is pasted over, we complete the work by gluing ceiling plinth.
So, the standard method of gluing ceiling tiles involves:
- Remove old whitewash.
- Level the ceiling and seal the cracks.
- Prime the ceiling.
- Mark the center of the room, draw a coordinate grid.
- Spread the tile with glue completely, the entire surface.
- Glue from the marked center to the edges.
- Press the tile and hold for 5 minutes.
- Degrease the tiles with gasoline.
Consequently, you will most likely have to cut or re-glue the tiles around the entire perimeter of the room, since usually the walls in houses are not even at all. Therefore, tiles should be purchased with a large margin - 15-20% more.
By the way, an important nuance: the center of the room is where the chandelier is mounted. In this case, the corners of the first four tiles are cut diagonally. When these tiles are brought together with cut corners, a diamond-shaped hole is formed, into which the chandelier is threaded. With this option of gluing, you don’t have to remove the chandelier, which saves time (now, we’ve already moved on to optimization :) However, if you start gluing from the geometric center of the room, which does not always coincide with the chandelier, then you can come to a situation in which in order to properly paste the chandelier you will need to remove it.
These four central tiles must be glued as evenly as possible. Next tiles We glue, pressing it to the central ones, without cracks or gaps. With this gluing method, tile trimmings are formed already with four sides ceiling perimeter.
So, we have figured out the standard method for gluing ceiling tiles. Now it's time to optimize. Let's start in order.
First point - remove old whitewash. Long, dirty. Moreover, it has been verified: if you do not remove the old whitewash and do not skimp on the primer, then 90% of the tiles will hold up well. However, there remain 10% of the tiles that may fall off or come off at the corners, and which need to be glued back in place. So you can skip this point, and then the dirtiest part of the work will be eliminated, or you can not skip it - and then there is a chance that all the glued tiles will stick well and reliably.
At the same time, you will get rid of the need to remove furniture from the room, saving it from whitewashing.
Second point - level the ceiling and seal the cracks. You can safely skip it, saving time and money on leveling and sealing. Of course, if the neighbors’ room can be seen through the cracks or mice are running around, then it is best to seal such cracks. But if there are just cracks on the ceiling up to 1 cm wide, then you can safely skip them - that’s what tiles are, they will cover everything. It will also smooth out uneven ceilings.
Moreover, unevenness in the ceiling, which can be smoothed out using putty, can become a problem, since very often the ceiling is completely uneven, and when you start leveling, you discover that you need to “raise” this or that place by 5 or even 10 centimeters - since it’s right in the middle of the room Some kind of beam is passing through, or the floor slab has shifted...
Whereas tile is a fairly flexible sheet that can bend along almost any bend. And when the bend is sealed with tiles, it becomes as invisible as it was when there were no tiles.
Third point - ceiling primer. This important point, and it is recommended not to skip it, especially if you optimize the gluing of ceiling tiles at the expense of the first point, removing the plaster. To properly apply the primer, you need to cover all the furniture with film in order to avoid staining the furniture with the primer. But the film is not expensive, and you don’t mind it.
Further, mark the center of the room. This complex issue. On one side, the center of the room will allow you to glue the tiles around the chandelier without removing them, and create a symmetrical pattern. On the other hand, not marking the center of the room will save time on this (and this is a lot of time, especially if you are not used to it), and will also save on cutting the tiles on both sides of the room (ideally, if the walls are more or less even). So this item can be optimized, or it can not be optimized, depending on which indicator is more important to you.
The next step is to completely coat the tile with glue. Here you can save a lot by squeezing out a strip of glue around the perimeter and a circle in the center with Dragon glue. More glue - more costs with the dubious advantage of a stronger adhesion to the ceiling. So this point - good point for optimization.
It is important to clarify that optimization experiments took place with Dragon glue, and further recommendations relate specifically to this glue. If you use any other means of gluing, you will need to conduct a series of experiments that will reveal optimal time drying.
Let's move on to the most optimization point, which will save a lot of effort. This moment - hold ceiling tiles until it sticks, for 5 minutes at the ceiling. It's complicated. It’s possible, of course, but it’s difficult. Not for the weak, so to speak.
But in reality there is no need to expend so much effort. So, fresh glue, just spread on the tile (and on any other surface) is different in that it needs to be held for a long time until it can cling not only to the gluing surfaces, but also “to itself.” That is, until the glue sets. Therefore, the optimization is to apply the adhesive to the tile and wait 5 minutes (approximately, depends on climatic conditions in room). And then the tile is glued to the ceiling, ironed, held for literally 30 seconds (sometimes up to 1 minute), and that’s it - the tile is stuck!
Accordingly, in order not to wait for each tile to dry for 5 minutes, you can organize a conveyor. So, you can spread the tiles one by one - 5-10 pieces - and glue them one by one as they dry. One person in this way can easily glue the entire ceiling in a small living room in a day. With breaks for tea and lunch.
The most time consuming part is cutting tiles and adjusting them to curved walls. But if you are going to glue the plinth, then you don’t need much precision here, and you can cut with an adjustment plus or minus half the width of the plinth. By the way, in order to quickly cut tiles, a stationery knife and a metal ruler are ideal.
The last point, degreasing tiles, is only necessary when the tiles are REALLY greasy. In all other cases, you can do without this item. Moreover, you need to be careful with gasoline, since gasoline is a good solvent, and ceiling tiles can dissolve under its influence. So first - an experiment, and then serial degreasing.
In this way, the ceiling tiles are glued optimally by simplifying and eliminating points.
Saving time and effort can reach 50%.
You can choose which item to delete yourself :)
People who are renovating an apartment have a question about how to decorate the ceiling. The most affordable and cheap material, this is a ceiling tile made of polystyrene foam, it is attached to any base and does not weigh down the ceiling. Although the work seems simple, finishing the ceiling requires experience and knowledge in material laying techniques.
When making repairs, first of all, choose and purchase quality material. Level of quality - good condition, correct sizes and clear drawing.
- Quality of material. You can check the quality of the material by taking the panel by the corner and shaking it lightly. If it does not break or deform, then the material is suitable. Each panel should be identical in size with strong edges and a dense surface.
- Correct form. Tiles with straight and even edges fit correctly on the ceiling, creating a perfect finish. The angle of each panel corresponds to 90 degrees, rectangular or square.
- High quality drawing. The pattern on the panel should be clear and even with the correct relief.
Types of tiles
Ceiling tiles are available in several types and differs in production method(pressed, extruded and injection).
Using ceiling tiles on walls
A wide range of ceiling tiles made from polystyrene allows you to use them on the ceiling and walls. Different in shape and texture, imitating wood, metal or stone The tiles will become a spectacular decoration, for example, at the head of the bed. There are several options for using the material on walls, as a simple sticker, as an additional decoration or to create a canopy effect.
- Pasting in a simple way. Pasting material with a pattern at the head of the bed in this way will look interesting. Laminated, white or colored tiles will decorate any bedroom, highlighting the focal area of the room. To visually reduce a wall in large bedroom, it is laid out across the width of the head of the bed and the height to the ceiling. To small room it was not visually broken into parts; panels decorate the entire wall. When using a seamless material, it appears that the wall panel is solid.
- Additional decoration. Painting the tiles will give the wall the texture and desired shade. For this purpose, paints in pearlescent shades or containing glitter are suitable. Paints that imitate wood, stone, and silk will also look impressive. The combination of panels of different sizes and textures will create a complex pattern similar to a panel. A section of wall with tiles will look solid if you make a decorative frame around it.
Not everyone likes to use polystyrene material in their bedroom. This decor is created from material made made of plaster or polyurethane. The disadvantage of this type of finishing is the complexity of the work and high cost.
Ceiling tiles - how to glue in different ways, photo
To work you will need a level, a tape measure, a simple pencil, a construction knife and a painting cord. First, prepare the surface for work. The ceiling is completely cleaned and leveled. If the base is covered with plywood or chipboard, then they are carefully primed. On flat, dry, degreased surface panels are glued to the ceiling.
How to glue ceiling tiles? There are several gluing options: parallel, diamond or diagonal. Parallel and diagonal masonry are the most common. You can create various styling combinations using plain or colored tiles: snake, intersecting and alternating lines, in a checkerboard pattern, along the perimeter of the ceiling.
Parallel to the wall
Some apartment owners use parallel method styling, as it is easier to do. To prevent the remaining gaps between the wall and the panels from being noticeable, start gluing from the wall opposite the window or door.
Diagonally
When starting work, the first thing to do is mark the ceiling.
- To do this, pull two threads from the corners of the room. The point where the threads intersect is the center of the ceiling; installation begins from here. If a chandelier is located at this point, then the corners at the joints ceiling panels are cut off, and the figured glass from the chandelier will cover these places.
- The glue is applied to four panels at once and allowed to dry. After this, take one element and apply it at an angle to the center of the ceiling. Then the remaining three panels are glued on, creating a central square. Glue is applied to the remaining parts and glued side by side.
- If the panels on the ceiling lie unevenly, they are trimmed construction knife. The cut element is applied cut side to the wall. It will not be noticeable when covered with the ceiling plinth.
How to glue ceiling tiles with a diamond pattern
By laying out the panels in a diamond pattern, more material is consumed. The material is glued in a diamond shape according to a special pattern. On the ceiling, from the central point, mark squares. Then mark diagonal lines in each square. The panels are glued by fitting them at an angle to the central point of the ceiling, with its sides corresponding to the drawn diagonal lines.
How to properly glue a ceiling
Can I use ceiling tiles in the bathroom?
Doing major renovation in the bathroom, the question arises what material can be used to decorate the ceiling. If you use bathroom ceiling tiles, the room will look rich and original, and the tiles on the ceiling in the bathroom will be in perfect harmony with the tiled walls. The most reliable tile is extruded. She is being released different colors and drawings, will suit any interior. Panels covered with film can be washed; other types can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner or wiped with a dry cloth.
How to glue ceiling tiles
When carrying out renovations, many people wonder how to beautifully and at the same time cheaply finish the ceiling. One of the most suitable options is finishing the ceiling with polystyrene foam ceiling tiles. Working with such tiles does not require special skills and it can be done even by one person.
Ceiling tiles have been popular for many years. And the variety of patterns and color range will satisfy the taste of even the most demanding buyer.
Tools and materials for work
As always, before repairing, you should prepare necessary tools so as not to look for them while working and waste time on it.
To work with ceiling tiles, you need very few tools; you probably already have many of them in your arsenal:
- Tape measure and pencil;
- Stationery knife;
- An even strip or rule of at least 50 cm for cutting tiles;
- Miter box and fine-toothed hacksaw (for sawing ceiling plinths at corners);
- Long thread (required when gluing diagonally);
- Roller or wide brush (if you need to prime the ceiling);
- Spatula with a width of 5-7 cm (when attaching tiles to mastic);
- A few clean rags for polishing tiles.
Calculate the required number of tiles; to do this, measure the area of the room, add 10-15% for reserve. Typically, tiles are sold in packs of 8 pieces, the size of one tile is 50x50 cm. Packaging is 2 sq.m. therefore, divide the area of the room by 2 and get the number of packages required for purchase.
Any large hardware store will be happy to provide you with at least a dozen options for ceiling tiles to choose from. IN recent years Multi-colored and design options, consider these too, in case you want to try something new.
Advice: Transfer the dimensions of the room onto a piece of notebook paper and draw the ceiling tiles on the resulting rectangle on a scale, so you can accurately find out the number of tiles required. This is especially useful when gluing tiles diagonally.
Trying to save money, many people start gluing tiles from the corner; yes, it is economical, but it will look much worse than with other options. 
Having determined how many and what kind of tiles you need, you need to choose what you will glue them to.
There is no shortage of adhesive materials to choose from; many people use “moment”, “glue master” or other liquid adhesives, but there are also special mastics and pastes created specifically for tiles.
The packaging of any type of fastening material will indicate the consumption rates per square meter for a certain type of application; read the instructions and calculate the required amount for your room.
There is no optimal advice on which adhesive base to choose; for some, simple adhesive lasts for decades, while for others, the tiles fall off after a year. Here main role plays a role in the base on which we attach and the operating conditions of the room. So it might even be worth experimenting with different types glue specifically on your ceiling.
Don't forget to choose a suitable ceiling plinth (fillet). They are sold individually, 2 meters each and in various widths. 
Preparatory work
Before you start gluing the tiles, you should carry out some preparatory work, which will extend the life of your new ceiling. Ideal option It will, of course, if you completely clean the ceiling of the old coating. but often this seems impossible and labor-intensive.
The tiles adhere perfectly to such substrates as: concrete, fiberboard, plasterboard, chipboard, OSB, but they should also be pre-primed.
Let's look at the most common types of ceiling bases.
- Concrete base - tap the entire ceiling and remove any loose areas. Fill large cracks and potholes with putty. After that Necessarily prime the entire ceiling. The primer will increase the adhesive properties of concrete.
- Painted ceiling - use a spatula to remove any peeling paint and prime the ceiling as well.
It is better to remove old emulsion paints completely, since in the future the paint itself may come away from the ceiling at the adhesive joints. - Whitewashed ceiling - also remove with a spatula problem areas. In general, a lime base is the most unsuitable for tiles; it is recommended to remove the whitewash at least in the area where the glue is applied. If this is not possible, pay special attention to priming; it would be better to apply the primer several times at intervals of several hours and allow the final coat to dry for at least 12 hours.
Gluing tiles parallel to walls
When all the preparatory work has been completed, the primer has dried for the allotted time, you can begin gluing the tiles.
Let's consider the process of gluing tiles parallel to the walls:
If you still want to make the seams less noticeable, then paint the tiles in color.
Sticking tiles diagonally
Gluing tiles diagonally is not much more difficult than parallel.
Conclusion
In fact, the process of gluing ceiling tiles is much easier than it seems at first glance, so don’t be afraid to take on this task yourself.
Here are some tips for caring for tiles:
- If during work you accidentally stain the tiles with adhesive, simply remove it with a damp cloth;
- Do not put pressure on the tile during installation, marks may remain on it, wash your hands periodically when working, this way you will definitely not stain the tile;
- The easiest way to remove damaged tiles is with a spatula;
- At general cleaning wipe the tiles soap solution or non-aggressive detergents;
- Avoid getting water under the tiles, as this may cause them to collapse;
- Some greasy stains can be removed from the tiles with alcohol.
If you have any questions, please leave comments.
Expanded polystyrene ceiling tiles are one of the popular ways to update the ceiling in. For its high-quality gluing, several basic conditions must be met:
- familiarization with the varieties of material
- choosing the type of finish for the ceiling slab, taking into account the nuances of the room’s interior
- calculation required quantity material
- calculation of the required amount of glue for the work
- carrying out preparatory work
Having considered these nuances in advance, you will be able to both stick the tiles to the ceiling efficiently and quickly, and reduce the cost of the work due to good planning.
To purchase the most suitable type of material, you should familiarize yourself with what is offered in construction stores types of ceiling tiles:
- pressed tile type consists of several compressed blocks
- polystyrene and has a width of 6 to 8 mm
- injection models are made from sintered raw materials, due to which
- the product has smooth edges and a high-quality pattern on the surface,
- sizes – from 9 to 14 mm
- extruded boards are produced by pressing
- polystyrene raw materials.
The main advantage of this model is the high-quality and smooth surface, as well as the opportunity to design the product as marble, wood, etc. Having carried out the preparatory work and selected in advance suitable look ceiling tiles, the owner of his home will significantly speed up the process of gluing and avoid most problems during the work itself.
To reduce the cost of repairs in their living space, many owners of houses and apartments decide to carry out their own this type works
Therefore, it is important to familiarize yourself in advance with the rules and tips for gluing tiles to the ceiling.
This repair is carried out in the following sequence:
- You need to find the center of the ceiling. This can be done without using expensive specialized equipment; just use a thread that needs to be pulled diagonally from two corners. The intersection of the diagonals will accurately show the location of the center of the room.
- Before gluing, you need to cut off the edges of the tiles. Thanks to this, during their fastening there will be no problems with gaps due to the curvature of one side, and the end result is perfectly smooth and without seams.
- Selecting the location from which installation will begin. The simplest and the easy way sticking from one of the walls of the room is considered. You should start on the side opposite the doorway or ceiling. This is necessary because partial pieces of material will have to be used at the end of the row, which will lead to visible gaps and seams.
- If the selected tile has decorative cutouts or images, you need to adhere to the symmetry of the design. By deviating even slightly from the correct one, a worker can disrupt the beauty and integrity of the finish.
- At the end of the work, you should check the symmetry of the fixed material, and if there are gaps, eliminate them using “grout”. For this type of robot you will need a spatula and special putty.
There are several options for gluing tiles to the ceiling, such as:
- laying with intersecting or alternating diagonals
- parallel laying
- around the perimeter of the room
- snake
- staggered
- from the center of the room
After completing the main installation work, you need to install plinths around the perimeter of the room. This can be done using the same glue that was used to attach the tiles to the ceiling. This is the main stage of the ceiling repair work will be completed.
Gluing ceiling tiles diagonally
The main advantage of using a diagonal type of installation is the ability to hide the disadvantage of the ceiling of the room - the curvature of the walls. This often happens in apartment buildings, warped and sagging over time.
When working with a colored type of material that has different images, you need to be as careful as possible, since any error will stand out strongly against the general background and will be quite difficult to correct.
The most convenient means for gluing this material is considered to be adhesive putty.
It is much more convenient to use compared to conventional celluloid glue, and also has more high reliability and service life.
How to glue tiles to a whitewashed ceiling
If there is a need to glue tiles to a whitewashed ceiling, then you need to pay attention to what exactly the top of the room is treated with. If this is ordinary limestone whitewash, then a building whitewash can be attached to it without the risk of emergency situations in the future.
But if any type of whitewash paint was used and the owner of the house wants to fix the tiles on top of the existing layer, this can lead to rapid falling off building material.
The main condition for the strength of the fastening of the ceiling blocks is the correctly selected glue, since otherwise the frozen mass will simply tear off part of the whitewash and the ceiling tiles will fall off. Fastening the block, regardless of its chosen type - injection, pressed or extruded, does not have any special differences and you can use one type of glue, which will help you both stick the tiles to the whitewashed ceiling and enjoy the fruits of your efforts for many years.
Tip: To ensure that the attached ceiling blocks are held as tightly as possible, you should choose a type of adhesive that does not contain water based, since because of it the whitewash may begin to get wet and over time will simply fall off along with the tiles.
Surface for fixing tiles
To ensure that the work done is not in vain and the glued blocks do not fall off after a short period of use, you should make sure in advance that the whitewash on the ceiling meets the following requirements:
- Check the strength of the existing whitewash. If there are doubtful places where the mortar can be removed with a little effort, then most likely it is necessary to carry out preparatory work before fixing the base material.
- Several layers of lime applied on top of each other will not be a reliable base for ceiling blocks. It is recommended to replace the whitewash partially, in the most damaged and dangerous places, or remove it completely and apply a new layer.
- One of the worst options for fixing ceiling tiles is frozen lime. This is because this type The solution peels off and crumbles very easily. Therefore, when the glue dries, it will not be able to become a reliable fastening and the blocks will fall off over time.
- For achievement best result The whitewashed ceiling should be cleaned with a damp cloth, so that the surface is free of dirt and unevenness. A monolithic ceiling facilitates the adhesion of the adhesive to the whitewash much better.
- After the top of the room, an additional layer of primer should be applied. Once dry, such a ceiling will become a reliable place for gluing slabs that will last for several years.
By carrying out such preparatory work, the owner of the premises will be able to increase the service life of the building material, and will also receive a more beautiful result of the labor invested.
Tools for sticking ceiling tiles
To get a beautiful and perfectly flat ceiling after a DIY repair, you need not only quality materials, but also little work experience.
But at the same time, ceiling tiles are much more affordable and easier to install than any other material intended for sticking to top part premises.
It is best to carry out facing repairs with two or three workers, which will significantly increase the speed of work.
By following the above tips, devoting enough time to preparatory work and being careful, the owner of a house or apartment will receive beautiful renovation, made with your own hands.
One of important nuances in preparation for work is the selection of tools. Pre-prepared equipment will allow you not to be distracted during repairs, which will reduce the costs and effort of carrying out facing work.
Basically, a standard set of tools is required, which is found in almost every home. It includes the following:
- , which will help to carry out ceiling repairs smoothly. Both a stepladder and a strong table may be suitable here. The main condition is the ability to place the selected structure anywhere in the room.
- To remove seams or trim excess parts of the tile, you will need a sharp knife. The best option is a high-quality construction device with a sharp blade.
- Before starting work, it is necessary to mark the ceiling. To do this you will need any kind of thread and a simple pencil.
The main tool involved in carrying out facing repairs is a spatula. When installing ceiling tiles, you will need it to apply glue to the surface of the pressed blocks. The tool itself should be compact in size, which will increase comfort during its use.
In order to leave a clean ceiling and walls after the renovation is completed, it is recommended to maintain cleanliness throughout the work. Any soft sponge or regular piece of fabric will do for this.
As you can see, the list of tools necessary for the facing type of repair is quite small and accessible to absolutely every owner of his home
Calculation of the amount of material required and choice of glue
Enough long procedure choosing the appropriate type of material based on its properties and dimensions is an integral part of the finishing work. Also, special attention should be paid not only to what material is best suited for repairs, but also the amount of it needed for gluing the ceiling tiles.
Those who have already encountered finishing works and when purchasing material, try to purchase 15% more of the required volume, as this will help avoid difficulties in the future that may arise due to defective products or incorrect cutting of the ceiling slab.
The standard size of a ceiling slab is 50 by 50 cm. When making calculations, you should know the length and width of the room in advance, and if the dimensions of the ceiling are not a multiple of the side of the ceiling block, then small gaps will remain at the edges.
Tip: To reduce the cost of purchasing adhesive liquid, you should buy glue at liquid basis(rubber). It's much cheaper liquid nails, but at the same time attaches perfectly light tiles to the ceiling.
After it has been selected facing material, you should select the type of glue that will be used for repairs. Nowadays, such types of adhesive liquid as “Titan”, “Moment”, “Liquid Nails”, “Econaset” are very popular.
The advantages of these brands include high quality products and high speed adhesion when used on any type of surface. For reliable fastening, it is enough to apply adhesive liquid to the surface of the ceiling tile, press it to the ceiling and hold for a few seconds.
By selecting high-quality ceiling tiles, purchasing reliable glue and choosing the appropriate method for gluing the facing material to the ceiling, the owner of his own home will be able to independently carry out all the work and get high-quality repairs for many years.
Watch the video on how to quickly glue tiles:
Despite the emergence of new, more modern materials, polystyrene tiles have remained popular and in demand for ceiling finishing for many years. This a good option for creating beautiful interior premises at minimal cost.
Ceiling tiles - what are they?
This polystyrene foam boards square or rectangular shape. Ceilings decorated with this material are called “glued”, “glued”, “glued” (you can see the photo in our article). Their front side may be laminated or not have any coating, embossed or smooth, have a wood structure or imitate stone, fabric, wood carving or stucco.
What types of tiles are there?
There are three types of this material:
- injection tiles;
- extruded;
- pressed.
Injection tiles are produced by sintering and casting polystyrene foam raw materials in special molds.
Extruded samples are pressed from extruded strip. It can be covered with film or painted.
Pressed tiles are made by stamping.
Advantages and disadvantages of the material
The advantages of polystyrene tiles include, first of all, their environmental friendliness. It also has good soundproofing and thermal insulation characteristics. Quite easy to install - easy to cut and easy to install.
The material is not flammable, melts only at temperatures above +80 degrees. The slabs can be glued close to heating pipes. But lamps and fixtures should be located no closer than 30 cm from the ceiling. A definite advantage is the very affordable price.
Experts and buyers consider the disadvantages of such ceilings to be their fragility - over time they begin to turn yellow from sunlight. In addition, it is rarely possible to achieve the effect of a homogeneous surface due to the many joints.
How to glue ceiling tiles
First you need to start preparing the surface of the ceiling and the tiles themselves. This material is not capricious, but it reacts to changes in humidity and temperature. Therefore, when you bring the tiles home, do not rush to unpack them, let them rest at room temperature for several hours. This way you will protect it from deformation after installation.
Preparing the ceiling
You can often hear questions: “How to properly glue ceiling tiles? Is it necessary preliminary preparation surface? Such preparation is necessary. Whitewash, old tiles, the wallpaper should be removed. There should be no peeling areas on the surface. It should be completely clean, even and dry. Putty will be required for small surface differences. The tile will hide small potholes, so additional treatment of these areas will not be required. But a primer never hurts.
How many tiles do you need?
To find out, you need to make a scale drawing of the ceiling you are going to finish. Then try to “place” the tiles on it. Add 10-15% of the material to the resulting amount in case of breakage or deformation.
Marking the surface
How to glue ceiling tiles so that the surface is even and smooth? There are several methods for decorating the ceiling. Tiles can be glued at an angle, although it is more convenient to lay them parallel to the walls or diagonally.
It is more advisable to start installing tiles from the center of the ceiling. To do this, you need to determine this point. Pull two cords from one corner of the ceiling to the other diagonally. Draw two perpendicular lines through the center point. It is important that the very first rows lie perfectly evenly - the appearance of your future ceiling depends on this.
How to choose glue
What is the best way to glue ceiling tiles? The question is serious. From the right choice The quality of work largely depends on the adhesive composition. Most often, “Moment”, “Titan”, “Eco-naset” are used for this. “Titan” and “Eco-naset” have good adhesive properties, but they take a long time to set. Compared to them, Moment glue has a clear advantage - it sets in seconds, holds the material for a long time and reliably. But along with this, it has a significant drawback - it consumes more, and it costs more. In addition, you will need a special gun to use it.
Start of installation
How to glue ceiling tiles with your own hands? A question that interests many. Therefore, today we will try to dwell on it in as much detail as possible.
Since the material weighs little, the adhesive can be applied pointwise to the tiles. Usually the places where it should be located are indicated in the instructions. Often, beginners in this business have difficulty adjusting the pattern. This happens due to discrepancies in tile sizes that are not noticeable at first glance. Craftsmen know this secret, but what if we glue ceiling tiles with our own hands?
To prevent the design from shifting, take a tile that is not smeared with glue and attach it to one that has already been glued. If the size matches, work can continue. The first tile is glued so that one of its corners is located exactly at the central point (later the 4 central tiles will connect here). If there is a chandelier in this place, then the corners must be trimmed according to the markings. In the future, this place will be covered with a rosette and will become completely invisible.
Align the edges of the tiles along the marked lines. The tiles must be pressed against the ceiling, but not too hard so as not to leave dents. The next tiles are glued parallel to the previous ones, without gaps. If excess glue is squeezed out of the seams, they must be removed immediately with a damp cloth or sponge. Tiles for last rows cropped to the right size, it is tried on in place and only then glue is applied to it. The gap will be closed with a ceiling plinth.
How to glue ceiling tiles with a diamond pattern? This means that the tiles will be glued diagonally in relation to the walls, and therefore they will be perceived as diamonds. This method looks quite impressive. However, this method will entail greater consumption of material, since the tiles near the walls will be laid out in triangles or incomplete slabs.
Covering the cracks
How to glue ceiling tiles so that the covering is one piece? The gaps between the tiles (seams) must be filled with sealant. It is resistant to moisture. After filling the seams, they should be carefully smoothed with a trowel. Remove excess with a damp sponge.
Final touches
All that remains is to glue the ceiling rosette, having previously cut a hole in it for the chandelier. After completing work in the room, close the windows and doors to stop air movement.
What is seamless tile
This is the result of fruitful cooperation between technologists and chemists. This tile has a significant advantage - after gluing there are absolutely no seams on the ceiling. This excellent result is achieved in different ways.
What are seamless tiles? It is available in the following types:
- with decorative filling;
- with a figured edge;
- with calibrated edge.
Tiles with decorative filling are a material with decorative pattern usually abstract.
Tiles with a curved edge have various curved cutouts, thanks to which individual elements connect with each other. A wavy or zigzag connection remains almost invisible on the ceiling.
Tiles with calibrated edges are made using a special technology, where the evenness of the sides and the straightness of the corners are maintained with an accuracy of millimeter and degree.
How to glue seamless ceiling tiles? It is in vain that anyone thinks that in order to avoid visible seams on the ceiling, it is enough to buy a tile with such a promising name and stick it on the ceiling. In fact, there are some secrets, knowing which you can achieve High Quality by doing this work yourself.
Surface preparation for seamless tiles is traditional: the ceiling must be smooth, clean and primed. Despite the fact that the seams on the tiles are not visible, it is necessary to carry out the initial markings. To do this, you need to find the center of the ceiling (you already know how to do this). Then apply the markings. This will help you perform installation quickly and accurately.
Seamless tiles are glued using time-tested “Dragon” glue or another glue recommended by the manufacturer. Work begins from the center of the room. The tile is coated with glue along the edges and in the center. After this, it is applied to the ceiling and held for 3 minutes. When the ceiling is pasted over, you can start gluing the baguettes that are sold along with the tiles. In the corners they are cut at an angle of 45 degrees. A hole is cut for the chandelier.
As you can see, the work is not too different from gluing regular tiles. The only difficulty is that you need for a long time stand with your hands up. To make the task a little easier, take someone as an assistant.
How to care for a tile ceiling
Non-laminated tiles (without coating) can only be wiped with a dry cloth or carefully vacuumed. Oily stains This surface can be washed off with alcohol.
Today you learned how to glue ceiling tiles (you can see the photo in our article). This work is not difficult, but requires accuracy. By following all the rules, you can get an excellent result that you and your loved ones will be satisfied with.