Water Stains[]
Repairing water damage also comes under the heading of ceilng maintenance. Water stains do not always come out by cleaning. You should use a stain sealer to hide the water stains that are still noticeable after the cleaning process is complete.
Grid Capping[]
If your grid system (the parts that hold up your tiles) is rusted or the paint is peeling it can be re-painted or covered with grid capping. Grid capping is made of a durable vinyl, is white, easy to clean, never rust or peels and is easily installed.
Don't Paint Accoustical Ceiling Tiles[]
Many have made the mistake of painting their acoustical ceiling tiles. Ceiling tiles should not be painted because painting will:
- Lower the flame retarding ability of the tiles
- Ruin their noise reduction ability
- Cause the ceiling to look painted
- The tiles will stick to the grid and will break when a workman removes the them to gain access to the ceiling.
Resufacing Accoustical Tiles[]
nstead of painting you can resurface your acoustical tiles. A resurfacer restores your tiles to their original appearance. You can even change the color if you want. It is a non-toxic and faster drying alternative to paint. It is sprayed onto your ceiling in much the same way that paint is applied. A good resurfacing product will improve the noise reduction ability, has a class A fire rating and improves your ceiling tiles light reflection ability. The tiles will not stick to the grids. The grids and vents also get coated so the ceiling looks like it's new. If you have warped or broken tiles these will need to be replaced.