The actual recycled content varies depending on the specific Brand of ceiling products. Our highest range is for the Celotex® Brand Cashmere with 82-88% total recycled content.

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.

No. Ceiling panels may however have a distinct smell (not harmful) which will typically dissipate within the first day or two after installation.

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.

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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A "post-consumer" material is a finished product that has been used by the consumer and collected for the purpose of recycling. A "pre-consumer" material is a scrap material generated by a manufacturing process that is collected and reused to make new products. Recycled content is the amount of post-consumer and pre-consumer material used to manufacture a recycled product (expressed as a percentage of the total content).

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.

We are currently using 15% to 30% but would like to use more, up to 60%. Unfortunately, it is not readily available.

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

Yes! All of our paper products are made with 100% recycled materials, including a minimum of 80% post-consumer recycled content. [Top of Page]

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.

The Maryland Department of the Environment has created a fact sheet to describe the recycling process and a description of the products that are made from the recycled materials. View the fact sheet "Beyond the Curb".

a. Yes. Our rubber compound is sourced from tyre stock that failed the performance specification required for high-speed tyres. Rather than scrap it, we can recycle this rubber compound and run it through our machines to produce high quality goods that are fit for purpose.