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How to Install Glue-up (Lap Joint) Ceiling and Wall Tiles

Ceilume’s lap joint ceiling tiles are mounted directly to a sound installation surface using adhesive.

These tile have a unique overlapping edge that allows them to be installed without the use of

decorative or smooth strips.

Check building codes as required.

Before You Begin

• Your ceiling or wall needs to provide a at and sound installation surface. Texturing like popcorn

will need to be removed, and taping and bedding, patching, or sanding may be necessary if your

surface is excessively damaged, gapped, or uneven.

• Your hands, work surfaces, and installation surface must be smooth, clean, and dry. Dust, oil,

grease, and other contaminants can aect the adherence of your ceiling tiles.

• Pre-test your materials before starting to ensure the best results for your specic installation.

• The installation instructions below assume you are installing your new tiles to your ceiling, but

are also applicable for wall or other surface installations. Please follow the steps below either

way, adapting for your specic situation.

Measure Twice, Glue Once

Map out your ceiling. Measure and mark all of your walls, hallways, closets, and doorways. Locate

and draw any lights, heating vents, and ceiling-mount xtures. Decide and illustrate how to best

create an even border around the perimeter of your room.

Using your map and taking into account the variables above, snap two chalk lines along your ceiling’s

midpoints, forming a cross in the center of your ceiling. Keep in mind that ceilings are rarely square

and chalk lines may need to be adjusted.

Break Out the Adhesive

Apply a 1/8 in. bead of adhesive along the perimeter of the backside of your ceiling tile just outside

the dot-dash pattern. Add another bead along the dot-dash pattern at the center of the tile going in

both directions. Make sure to place this bead to the left or the right of the pattern where the tile will

Ceilume Installation Instructions | Revised May 2017

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-800-557-0654 help@ceilume.com www.ceilume.com How to Install Glue-up (Lap Joint) Ceiling and Wall Tiles Ceilume’s lap joint ceiling tiles are mounted directly to a sound installation surface using adhesive. These tile have a unique overlapping edge that allows them to be installed without the use of decorative or smooth strips. Check building codes as required. Before You Begin • Your ceiling or wall needs to provide a flat and sound installation surface.
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1-800-557-0654 help@ceilume.com www.ceilume.com make contact with your installation surface once installed. Finally, add an “X” of adhesive in the center of each major design feature that will make contact with your installation surface once installed. As you are applying your adhesive, remember it isn’t how much adhesive you use, but that you use the right amount of adhesive in the right places. Position your ceiling tile about 1/4 in. offset from your chalk lines and lightly press it to the ceiling.
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1-800-557-0654 help@ceilume.com www.ceilume.com • Painting voids all ratings, approvals, and certifications. 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.