Ceilume Feather-Light Ceiling Tiles must be suspended by means of an approved ceiling suspension system using standard 1" face t-bar grid, per the manufacturer's instructions for suspension system installation. Important Note: No clips, fastners or impediments of any kind can be used to limit the ceiling tiles' ability to drop from the suspension system without restraint in the event of a fire. Always check building codes as required.
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Step 1
Ceilume Feather-Light Ceiling Tiles and Drop Ceiling Panels are installed by simply laying the ceiling tiles or ceiling panels in place in the suspension system as desired. Please see the photo below:
Step 2
In perimeter and ceiling tile/panel border situations where t-bar sections are irregular or not a full 24" x 24" or 24" x 48", our edge trim ceiling tile and panel styles can be easily trimmed to fit using common household scissors. Please see the photo below:
Step 3
For best lighting results and lengthened life of the ceiling tiles and drop ceiling panels, translucent ceiling tiles used in lighting applications should be positioned 6" from the lamps. Please see the photo below:
Step 4
It is also recommended that translucent ceiling tiles and drop ceiling panels be used with the separate clear AcoustoTherm Backpanels, which nest above the exposed tiles and panels. These ceiling tile backpanels provide better diffusion of light, hide dust and insect accumulation and increase sound absorption properties. When installing AcoustoTherm above your ceiling tiles or panels, simply set the backpanels into your 1" t-bar suspension system in pairs: (1) AcoustoTherm Backpanel - convex side up, in combination with (1) ceiling tile. Please see the photo below:
Drop-Out Ceiling Tiles under Fire Sprinkler Systems
When used under sprinkler systems 165°F, our transparent and opaque vinyl ceiling tiles and panels and AcoustoTherm Backpanels must not be fastened directly to metal t-bar members. They are to be set in place ONLY. No clips, fasteners or impediments of any kind can be used to limit the ceiling tiles' ability to drop from the suspension system without restraint in the event of a fire. In areas where there is exposure to drafts and air currents, hold down clips can be used to limit the ceiling tiles' upward movement only - clips must not prevent ceiling tiles and panels from dropping out in the event of a fire.
Painting
All Ceilume products can be painted before or after installation. Be sure ceiling tiles and decorative strips are clean and dry and experiment on a sample ceiling tile with your paint of choice before painting the ceiling in its entirety. Do not use solvent type thinner or cleaners. Painting voids the Class 1 Fire Rating.
Cleaning
Ceilume Signature Ceiling Tiles require no special cleaning agents – just wipe with a soft, damp rag. 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. Small, stubborn spots can be handled with cleaners such as Fantastik® or Windex®.
Cleaners containing organic solvents or other aggressive ingredients should not be used because they may affect the surface appearance of the tile. Examples of such cleaners are chlorine bleach, liquid grease remover, strong soaps and detergents containing organic solvents, nail polish remover and furniture polish/cleaners.
Storing
Do not store ceiling tiles in contact with direct sunlight or in contact with any heat that may reach temperatures of over 110° Fahrenheit. When temperatures reach these levels, the vinyl is likely distort.
