Installation Guide

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Once your rst ceiling tile is installed, begin placing adjacent tiles. Your second ceiling tile should
be placed directly against the rst. Seams between tiles may vary slightly, so do not butt the tiles
together with force, simply slide them into place. All joints will be covered with decorative or smooth
strips in the nal phase of installation so do not worry about any small gaps between your tiles.
Border Tiles
In all likelihood, your ceiling will have some areas that are smaller than a full-size ceiling tile, usually
around the perimeter of your room. Border tiles have been designed with a minimum relief pattern
that lends itself to trimming and installing in these smaller areas.
For these border areas, simply measure from the edge of an installed tile to the wall and cut your
border tiles to size with scissors or snips. Install with the cut edge toward the wall.
When your installation is complete, clean tools with warm water and paper towels while the ceiling tile
adhesive is still wet. Dried material can be scraped or chipped off if needed.
Before You Begin Installing Your Strips
• Thoroughly clean your tiles and remove any contaminants (dust, oil, dried adhesive, etc.). Dust
and oil can accumulate during construction and remodeling, so even brand new ceiling tiles
should be thoroughly cleaned before you apply your strips!
• Your ceiling tiles must be installed correctly. Strips will not adhere properly to uneven, bumpy, or
poorly installed tiles.
• The temperature of your room should be between 60-80°F, otherwise the strip adhesive may not
adhere properly.
• Keep the protective peel surface over the adhesive on the back of the strips until you are ready
to install. If the adhesive comes in contact with dust, oil, or other contaminants it will not adhere
to your tiles.
Install Your Strips
“Dry-t” your rst strip by placing the beginning of the strip over the intersection of four ceiling tiles,
and its length over the joint between two adjacent tiles. If installing decorative strips, center the “dot
end” of the strip over the intersection. Trim to length if necessary.
Ceilume Installation Instructions | Revised May 2017