Ceiling tiles perfectly smooth the problem areas - it is an advantageous and aesthetically attractive way of facing the ceiling.
Characteristics of ceiling tiles
Ceiling tiles are made of foam base. The cheapest option - stamped products, they are pressed, the strength of the products is low, the thickness is 6-8 mm. The middle class includes an injection tile: a thickness of 9-14 mm, the figure is quite clear. Strength is achieved due to high-temperature impact on the material. The highest quality is considered extruded products. The surface often imitates the structure of wood, marble, stone. Strength is maximum, which affects the cost.
When buying facing, you need to add 10-15% for cutting and scrap. It remains only to choose what to glue the ceiling plate of expanded polystyrene.
What is better to glue the ceiling tile?
Adhesives on a water basis are safe for health, but with them longer to tinker, as they last longer dry. If the temperature is incorrect, under the finish, bacteria and fungus can develop.
More reliable in fixing are glues with solvents (based on alcohol or acetone). They are faster and more reliable glued to the surface. It is necessary to take into account possible deformations of surfaces when interacting with the mixture.
Adhesives such as "melts" improve adhesion when heated. This is a good remedy for rooms where it is often cleaned, humidity is increased, for example, for the kitchen.
Which glue is better for ceiling tiles? Compound glue is considered universal. Epoxy and silicone base (has a sharp odor) guarantee adhesion to almost any surface. In a flowing consistency, the mixture is very short. To work with some mixtures, you need a gun, which affects the cost of installation.
Low shrinkage, adhesion and moisture resistance make "liquid nails" a popular way of fixing foam plates. Easily hide the unevenness of the ceiling. To fix the panels, you can select the final acrylic filler. You use it as a glue, it also seams the seams.