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CartHere’s How to Choose the Right Ceiling Tiles
Give your home a facelift with an updated ceiling look. It’s easier than you might think. Ceiling tiles and planks can cover stains and damage, change a room’s décor style and even boost a space’s energy efficiency with extra insulation. Ready to update the “fifth wall” of your home? Let’s explore your options.
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Ceiling Tile Mounting Methods
There are two ways to install a new ceiling covering: surface mounting (gluing, nailing or stapling ceiling tiles directly to the existing ceiling) or drop mounting (installing them to a suspended grid).
Ceiling Tile Materials
Ceiling tiles, planks and panels come in a variety of materials. Choosing a material comes down to your style preference, budget and product availability in your preferred mounting method. Here are the most common materials.
Buying Considerations
Here are a few more factors to consider when narrowing down your ceiling cover options.
Fire Resistance
Fibreglass, mineral fibre, metal and PVC ceiling tiles are fire-retardant building materials. This can provide additional peace of mind to homeowners.
Ceiling Height
Drop ceilings may require a sacrifice in ceiling height (although some styles can minimize that to just 3”). This may or may not be a limiting factor, depending on your room dimensions.
Paintability
Although most ceiling tiles are sold prefinished, materials like metal and wood can be repainted if you redecorate. Others, like fibreglass, cannot, as this would degrade fire resistance and soundproofing.
Budget
Ceiling tiles can range from inexpensive PVC to premium copper or tin-coated steel. DIY vs professional installation will also impact your budget.
DIY-friendliness
Professional installation may be recommended for some materials or conditions (for example, an uneven or badly damaged ceiling). The more finicky the ceiling material, the more work it will be to install.
Room Style
Consider location and style priorities. Utilitarian fibreglass may be perfect for the basement and laundry room, but you may prefer stylish shiplap wood or heritage tin in living spaces.
