In many cases, the old ceiling may have deteriorated and an adequate hold cannot be obtained. Therefore, cementing over old ceiling tiles is not recommended.

Our Ceiling Tiles, Styrofoam, Royal, Classic & Modern are made of self-extinguishing uniform extruded polystyrene foam a/k/a Styrofoam. Grand Ceiling Tiles have a PVC facing. Our 24" x 24" ceiling tiles are made of PVC. For more information please see below sections.

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Ceiling Tiles are paintable with an emulsion, acrylic or other water based paint. It is recommend that they be painted with an airless paint sprayer. We do not recommend you paint with Spray Cans of Paint due to the propellants that create the spray. Be VERY careful with spray cans of paint, as certain types of propellants will cause melted pits or spots and can warp the ceiling tiles.

Ceiling Tiles are glued over most any secure structurally sound firm flat dry surface such as Popcorn, Knockdown, Sheetrock, Drywall, Wallboard Wood, Gypsum wall panels, plywood, preferably exterior grade plywood, Concrete, glass mesh, mortar units etc. Ceiling Tiles are not designed to replace any of these surfaces and not recommended to apply to joist. Note: For detail instructions on installation of Ceiling Tiles please refer to and print our installation page from our web site:

Please note the above are our usual and customary Ceiling Tile Prices for the stated Category of Ceiling Tiles. Due to promotional considerations created by changing conditions we may periodically offer sale items and the price may not reflect the involved Ceiling Tile is on a Special Discounted Ceiling Tile. Under no conditions will more than any one discount apply to any sale for any reason.

Our Beautiful Ceiling Tiles are imported and made to European Measurements. Each Ceiling Tile is approximately 20 inches by 20 inches and covers approximately 400 square inches or 2.7 Square feet. Measure the width and length and multiply the width x the length to determine the square feet of the area. (Example a room with a width of 10 feet and 10 feet length equals 100 square feet.

Yes, because of their light weight, you don't need to scrape the popcorn. No prior preparation of the ceiling is necessary. The tiles are made to be installed (glued) to the ceiling. With some modification of the slats the tiles can be dropped and will look just fine. All of the tiles are produced in Europe to their standards. That is why they only come in these dimensions. We also carry 24" by 24" panels for suspended ceilings. These are designed to replace Armstrong panels.

This is a decision made by your doctor. There are various reasons to cement or not cement. Your doctor will discuss this with you.

Yes it definitely is possible to fit new tiles on top of an old tiled floor providing that none of the underneath tiles are loose or uneven. However it is not advisable as the cost would be high and you would be reducing the headroom (height between the floor and the ceiling). However if you still want to go ahead, then see that the existing surface provides a good 'grip'. If the existing flooring is of glazed tiles then they have to be roughened to give a good grip for the new floor.

No. Fortunately we receive good discounts from the air freight companies which we are able to pass on to our customers

CertainTeed works through regional distributors and local retail outlets across the nation. To locate the nearest distributor or outlet call 800-233-8990.

Yes, we manufacture 12" x 12" tiles in the Cashmere® (CM-462) and Baroque (BET-162) products for glue-up and concealed suspension system applications. Our Interior ProWood Fiber tiles (Cayman, St. John, and Trinidad) are made with a tongue and groove edge detail for stapling applications.

The parts of the artificial hip may either be fixed to bone with a substance called Methyl Methacrylate (Bone cement), or they are pressfit in the bone with capacity for the bone to stick to the parts. This Uncemented hip is used mainly for younger individuals.

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Yes, if your trusses/rafters line up with where you want your Hoister mounted, it can be installed directly into ceiling trusses. You may need to run a short cross beam between trusses in order to mount the organizer. If necessary, you can install the two 2" x 6" x 6' boards to align the system so you can lift the object straight off your vehicle without the system pulling from side-to-side.

Yes, as long as the frame is still in good shape. We would not want you to put expensive lenses into a frame that will break in a few months!

Hip replacements are successfully performed with all cemented components as well as with a combination of uncemented and cemented components. Your surgeon will discuss which technique is best for you.

Cemented prostheses were developed 40 years ago. Uncemented prostheses were developed about 20 years ago to try to avoid the possibility of loosening parts and the breaking off of cement particles, which sometimes happens in the cemented replacement. Because each person's condition is unique, the doctor and patient must weigh the advantages and disadvantages to decide which type of prosthesis is better.