Last Updated on March 9, 2024 by Jawad Ali
When it comes time for home changes or renovations, most people focus on spaces like the living area and dining room, the bedrooms, walls, and bathroom, but neglect the most important area of the house known as the 5th wall of the house – the ceiling.
A home renovation can only be completed with the ceiling. There’s something special about the ceiling, which helps to bring your home to the class and style you’ve always dreamed of.
This is why the importance of looking after your ceiling and re-novating it regularly is not overemphasized. The ceiling can be fashioned using the many stunning ceiling tiles in the market.
Installing ceiling tiles can give your home an elegant and modern feel. Lined ceiling tiles for DIY renovations add texture, character, and sophistication that instantly elevates any room they’re placed in – an easy DIY home improvement option for creating a truly luxurious atmosphere in any home.
How to Install Ceiling Tiles
Clean Your Ceiling
This is the initial step to be taken when installing. A stained ceiling can hinder Installation and prevent tiles from securing strongly. It is recommended to clean it with either a broom or a general-purpose cleaner and sponge to scrub a small area on your ceiling at a given time if it is extremely filthy or oily. If the ceiling is wet due to washing, let it dry before putting in the tiles.
Remove Fixtures
Your overhead lighting fixtures, chandeliers, air vent covers, or ceiling fans may hinder your Installation and create a challenge. Therefore, taking them down is important before installing your tiles. Before removing them, make sure you close your circuit or socket breakers.
Begin Installation
In the beginning, you must figure out the number of ceiling tiles you require to cover the area you wish to tile. You can do this by measuring your ceiling and the single tile size to determine the total amount of tiles you’ll need.
Purchase a little larger than the tile you require to have additional tiles in the event of an accident.
Once you have your tiles ready, Start installing the tiles from the center of your ceiling and work towards the outside. This can be accomplished when you’ve found the ceiling’s center.
Begin by applying glue to both sides and along the edges of the ceiling tile (if you’re installing a PVC tile). Then, put the tile into place and firmly press it onto the ceiling using the palms of your hands.
You can also find the cut-out for an electrical box by taking measurements from the edge of the closest tile to the middle of the hole. Transfer this measurement onto the reverse of the tile and draw a line for each.
The point between the two lines is the central point of your cut-out. Use your compass to trace the outline of your electrical box or cut it out. Utilize a utility knife to cut the shape and test-fit it to ensure the cut-out fits in the right spot. Apply glue to the back of the tile and put it in place.
Once you’ve installed the complete tiles, measure the space’s size and length, and then take that measure from a complete tile. Then, apply the tile to the edges, which are still waiting to get tiled.
Add a finishing touch
Crown molding can be installed between the walls and ceiling. While this method is not required, it can give your room the most polished and polished appearance.
It is also helpful to hide any edges that you cut. Certain moldings are light and may be erected using glue or nail guns (depending on the type of material) by pressing them against the ceiling’s edges.
When the tiles and molding are installed correctly, Once your tiles and molding have been installed, you can clean and install the fans, light fixtures, or air vents that were originally removed.
