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

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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They are made from a special aluminium alloy which is approximately half a millimetre thick. When the aluminium is pressed into the various patterns its strength is actually increased. It is an exciting product, better than normal tin ceilings because it is lightweight and it doesn't rust.

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.

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.

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.

Overseas customers please e-mail us before ordering. This is because some items are heavy and cost a lot more to post abroad. If you tell us what you are thinking of ordering (item and quantity) we can give you an estimate of the shipping. Also, for customers outside the UK/EEC, we can deduct vat.

Samples can be sent out but will incur a charge to cover the cost of the tile and the postage. This charge will be refunded if an order is placed with us. However, a sample can be collected free of charge from our showrooms. (Please note that it may not always be possible to post a sample, due to the size and weight of certain tiles).

Our Ceiling Tiles are fire rated by the manufacturer. The Ceiling Tiles are not combustible or flammable nor do they produce noxious fumes however I would not breathe the smoke from my clothing or from the ceiling tiles. For more information please see below sections.

Yes. Below near the end of this page you find a link to a Global New Article discussing this subject. With this purpose in mind we recommend our Classic Ceiling Tiles as they are approximately 1/3 inch thick.

We recommend Ceramic Tile Adhesive also known as or sometimes referred to as mastic, which is a white acrylic latex adhesive, which will bond ceramic tiles to structurally sound secure dry flat surfaces. It is excellent for setting ceramic tile over drywall and therefore excellent for applying dabs to the rear of our Ceiling Tiles and applying to your ceiling as described. We also recommend Liquid Nail, especially for application to Wood and Metal surfaces.

Yes, CertainTeed acoustical panels and tiles are made within tolerances that allow them to be installed in all standard grid systems. This includes both the "standard" 15/16" wide grid systems and the "narrow" 9/16" wide grid systems. Note, however, that the local building inspector must approve any changes or substitutions to a time-rated fire resistance assembly.