Installation Guide

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Peel off the backing of your strip to expose the adhesive. Line the strip up as before and press rmly
into place. Press hard and evenly over the full surface of the strip to ensure that the adhesive forms a
rm and consistent bond with the tiles.
Butt the beginning of the next strip directly against the end of the rst (do not overlap!). If you are
installing decorative strips, pay close attention to the repeating dot-dash pattern; the dot on your
second strip should land over the next intersection of four ceiling tiles.
Install all of the strips running in one direction, and then nish by installing the set of strips that run
perpendicular to the rst, trimming as necessary. If installing decorative strips, you’ll need to trim the
dot off the end of each strip in the second set in order to keep the dot-dash pattern consistent.
Painting
All of our ceiling tiles and strips can be painted before or after installation.
• Be sure that everything is clean and dry before painting.
• Do not use solvent type thinners or cleaners.
• Experiment on a sample with your paint of choice prior to working on your ceiling in its entirety.
• Painting voids all ratings, approvals, and certications.
Cleaning
Your new ceiling tiles require no special cleaning agents - just wipe them down with a soft, damp rag.
Small, stubborn spots can be handled with an all-purpose cleaner. Panels are 100% waterproof so
there is no risk of water damage during cleaning, and there is no need for scheduled professional
cleaning and resurfacing to prevent environmental and aesthetic problems.
Do not use cleaners containing organic solvents or other aggressive ingredients as they may affect
the surface appearance of your tiles. Examples of these types of cleaners include chlorine bleach,
liquid grease remover, strong detergents, and nail polish remover.
Storing
Store any extra boxes of ceiling tiles upright in a single layer (do not stack) in a cool spot out of direct
sunlight.