Marking the ceiling for seamless tiles and its cost. Ceiling Tiles Seamless Ceiling Tiles

A seamless ceiling tile made from expanded polystyrene attracts many with its lightness, strength, moisture resistance and durability.

Provided that the installation is carried out correctly, the seams between the tiles are almost invisible.

The installation of such products allows you to get a flat ceiling with or without a relief pattern.

This finishing material can often be found in hardware stores.

It looks good on the ceiling.

It goes without saying that there are seams between the tiles to be laid, but they are not visible.

Ceiling seamless tiles are characterized by: a special shape of the edges and a sufficient level of softness.

It is these qualities that make it possible to obtain a dense and almost invisible joint between individual elements.

Currently, seamless ceiling tiles are usually made from expanded polystyrene using a heat stamping machine.

On its surface there may be a large or small relief pattern.

In appearance, it may resemble plaster moldings or wood carvings.

The standard size of products is 500x500 mm with a thickness of 5 mm.

They are sold in packs of 8 pieces, that is, one pack is enough to finish 2 m 2 of the ceiling.

To mount this decorative material a special technology is used, and the installation is carried out using a special quick-drying adhesive composition.

The benefits of this finish

The great popularity of the material is due to the significant number of advantages that are characteristic of it.

The most attractive qualities are as follows:

1. The material is an excellent heat insulator and has good soundproofing properties.
2. The weight of the tile is very small, but it itself is different high level decorative, thanks to which it can be chosen in such a way that it matches any interior.
3. Such a finish is not afraid of either moisture or dampness, it will never rot or become moldy.
4. The use of this material makes it possible to hide minor defects on the ceiling.
5. The material is easy to use, its laying does not cause difficulties even for a person who has practically no experience in interior repair. When working, special tools are not required, and cutting products is possible using a conventional knife.
6. An important advantage of seamless ceiling tiles is its affordability.

However, any medal has a downside: this material is not without some shortcomings.

So, the ceiling, finished with such tiles, is not as durable as we would like.

First of all, this is due to the yellowing of the foam, especially under the influence of direct rays of light.

In addition, the material has quite low level fire resistance.

These important nuances must be taken into account when carrying out repairs.

So, for example, pendant lighting fixtures should be removed from ceiling finish 30 cm or more.

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How to choose a seamless ceiling tile?

In order for the tile selected from the catalog to turn out to be of really high quality, when purchasing it in a store, you should:

• check the quality of the surface, on which there should be no sags and depressions;
• make sure that there are no defects on the edges, since if they are present, it will not be possible to ensure high-quality joining of the elements, which will negatively affect appearance the entire ceiling;
• examine carefully reverse side products in order to evaluate the structure of the source material (polystyrene granules must be evenly ground, there must be no foreign inclusions and voids on the tile elements);
• make sure the strength qualities of the material (for this, the product must be taken by the corner and held horizontally, if it breaks or bends very strongly, then it is better to refuse it).

Possessing high quality, the seamless Russian tile of the Format brand is very popular.

Perfect whiteness and clarity of embossed patterns are the main distinguishing features of the material of this brand.

Plates "Format" are made in such a way that it is possible to form a single ornament that does not fall apart into separate cells on the ceiling.

Price range

As already noted, seamless polystyrene foam tiles are different from other similar finishing materials very democratic and affordable price.

Naturally, prices may differ for goods from different manufacturers, but the principle of affordability is always preserved.

As an example, it is quite possible to take a ceiling tile of the Format brand, the price of a package of which ranges from 250 to 300 rubles.

Thus, since each package contains 8 tiles measuring 500x500 mm, the spent 300 rubles makes it possible to provide an excellent finish for 2 m 2 of any ceiling.

Mounting order

As with any other work, when installing ceiling tiles, a certain sequence of operations must be observed, which we will consider in their order.

Calculation of the amount of material needed

In order to correctly calculate the required number of slabs required for finishing the ceiling, two rather simple rules should be taken into account:

• marking and calculation of the required number of tiled products should be done on paper;
• when calculating, it should be taken into account that the tiles are always laid from the center of the ceiling towards its edges in such a way that the width of the wall rows is equal;
• the location of each of the tiles is determined with great accuracy on a paper plan, which, after marking is completed, is transferred to the ceiling.

In order to make the calculation of the required number of tiled elements more clear, let's take a specific example.

Let's say you have to finish the ceiling with an area of ​​​​17.86 m 2 and dimensions of 4.7 m by 3.8 m.

If you make a plan, while observing a clear scaling, then you can calculate that 63 whole tiles will be needed.

To this quantity it is necessary to add those incomplete slabs that will be required along the edges of the ceiling.

If the gaps along the edges do not exceed half the size of one tile (up to 25 cm), then one piece will be enough to close the gaps on both sides.

If the gaps are more than 25 cm, then one whole slab will be required on each side.

Returning to the plan and taking into account what has been said, it can be determined that the number of required full tiled elements will be 80 pieces.

Surface preparation

When preparing the surface of the ceiling, it must be assumed that it must be strong, smooth, even and dry.

To this end, crumbling old whitewash or old wallpaper needs to be removed.

In the presence of surface differences, it is necessary to level with putty, and the cracks should be repaired.

Tiles will adhere better if the ceiling surface is pre-primed.

The preparation of the plates consists in the fact that they should be unpacked three hours before the work, so that they rest in the room.

Laying process

Ceiling tiles can be laid parallel to the walls or diagonally, starting from the center of the room.

To accurately determine its center, you should connect the opposite corners with threads.

The crosshair of threads will be the center of the room.

Before starting work on the back of the products, you need to find the arrow that determines the direction of installation.

All plates should be installed so that the arrows on each of them are oriented in one direction.

The adhesive composition must be applied along the contour, and also on convex places in the center of the tile, maintaining it in accordance with the instructions.

The slabs are laid along the lines drawn in accordance with the previously drawn up plan, and their edges are closely pressed against each other so that the seam between them is almost invisible.

When placing tile elements on the ceiling, they try to guess in such a way that the place of the chandelier suspension coincides with the junction of four tiles.

If this succeeds, then the corners of these products can simply be cut.

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The sticker process itself is not labor intensive and, subject to all the recommendations and lack of haste, allows you to get a smooth and beautiful surface.

Used to finish the ceiling various materials including tiles. But, such a coating as there is a noticeable drawback. Seams are visible on the surface, which are difficult to disguise. There is an exit. This is a seamless tile for the ceiling, with which you can create coatings with a relief.

Styrofoam ceiling

Properly mounted seamless ceiling tiles allow you to create a monolithic ceiling surface, on which the transitions between the elements of the coating are not visible. The places where the elements are connected to each other, of course, exist. But, such transitions, with the correct fastening of the material, are not noticeable.

Tiles on the ceiling without seams have the following characteristics:

• the material is made from expanded polystyrene using hot stamping;
• the panel has a sheet thickness of 3.5 to 15 mm;
• the size of each panel is 50x50 cm;
• the package usually contains 8 elements;
• when buying, you need to pay attention to the edges of the panels, which are wavy or even. During installation, it is easy to lay the panels. The material is made in such a way that when laying the pattern is laid out without problems, while the joints remain invisible;
• elements are produced whose surface imitates wood, stucco or stone. You can choose panels of any shade to combine with the overall style of the room.

The quality of a seamless foam ceiling may vary, and this parameter depends on the country of manufacture.

Types of seamless tiles

There are the following types of seamless panels, which are distinguished by manufacturing technology:

• pressed. These are panels with a pattern. The standard thickness of such elements is 5 mm. This is the most inexpensive type of seamless cladding;
• panels produced with injection treatment under the influence of elevated temperatures. Seamless sheets have a large thickness (8 - 15 mm). The tile differs in various structure and drawing. Such panels can be used to cover the kitchen ceiling, due to the water resistance of the material;
• extrusion technique. Panels are produced under high pressure. During the production process, polystyrene granules are mixed with special blowing agents. Next, the panels are covered with a film that imitates various materials. Such tiles are distinguished by a small thickness, which ranges from 3 to 5 mm. Although the material is thin, it is quite durable.

Seamless tiles produced by extrusion are the most expensive compared to the same material.

The difference between tiles in shape

Seamless tiles for the ceiling differ in shape, which depends on the type of panel edges:

• straight edges. These are square patterned panels. Each tile is exactly the same. When laying, the edges of the panels are so precisely and firmly in contact that a monolithic surface is obtained;
• edges with a complex shape. During laying, thanks to the wavy edges of the panels, an interesting pattern of the ceiling covering is created.

Tiles with laminated coatings can be used for rooms with increased importance.

Pros and cons of seamless tiles

In addition to the fact that seamless ceiling tiles create a surface without joints, the material has the following advantages:

1. both a single panel and the entire ceiling covering are quite light. This is important because ceilings do not experience increased load with such a finish. Due to its low weight, the material is easy to transport and install;
2. moisture resistance. The coating can be cleaned with a damp sponge and even cleaning products;
3. good heat-insulating and noise-insulating characteristics;
4. simple installation that does not require special skills;
5. no need to mount the frame before laying the panels without seams, due to the small thickness of the material;
6. the ability to choose any color shade and texture.

Important: when caring for the ceiling, you need to abandon cleaning products containing solvents.

Disadvantages of seamless coverage:

1. brittle material. Therefore, during installation, you need to be especially careful;
2. Tiles are poorly breathable. For apartments, vapor permeability is not so important, but for suburban buildings it is an important indicator. So, if air exchange is disturbed in a private house, then moisture and various microorganisms will begin to accumulate above the ceiling;
3. at elevated temperatures, the panels may move away from the base ceiling covering. A competent choice of adhesive composition will help to exclude this phenomenon;
4. the material is non-combustible, but is capable of releasing toxic substances and smoke in the event of a fire in the room.

Toxic substances can be released from seamless tiles and when exposed to too high temperatures.

How to glue?

Let's figure out how to glue seamless tiles on the ceiling to get a uniform coating.

You need to prepare the tools:

• building level;
• roulette;
• stationery knife, which can be used to cut elements. It is used if it is impossible to lay the panel along the edges of the ceiling surface;
• a spatula will be needed to apply glue sold in buckets, and not in tubes;
• a marker that marks the surface of the ceiling;
• ladder.

Preparatory activities

Ceiling preparation consists in removing the old facing coating:

1. old wallpaper on the ceiling is first soaked with water, then cleaned with a spatula. After removing the wallpaper, the surface is sanded to get rid of adhesive traces;
2. old putty and plaster are also removed with a spatula;
3. whitewash is removed with soapy water, in several steps;
4. old paint is removed with a spatula. You can use special solvents;
5. water-based coloring compositions can be washed off with soapy water.

After removing the old coating from the ceiling, irregularities and defects in the form of cracks, chips and cracks are eliminated.

The level measures the height difference of the ceiling surface. If the difference is more than 5 mm, then the surface is leveled with putty. Cracks and crevices are also sealed with putty. Minor defects can be left, under a seamless tile they will be invisible.

At the final stage of preparation, several layers of a deep penetration primer are applied.

Adhesive selection

The quality installation of seamless tiles depends on the competent choice of glue. When choosing an adhesive composition, consider the following points:

• adhesive with solvents is not suitable, because such a composition corrodes the tile material. It is necessary to choose special adhesive water formulations;
• the adhesive must have good adhesion to any base surface, concrete or putty;
• the adhesive composition is selected not too liquid, otherwise the tile will slide. If, nevertheless, the adhesive consistency is liquidish, then after applying to the tile, you need to wait a bit until the glue hardens;
• choose an adhesive that does not set immediately. There should be time after applying the adhesive to adjust the position of the tiles.

Produced special adhesive compositions used for gluing foam.

Sticking

Before gluing a tiled seamless ceiling, you need to make a sketch on paper to understand how the panels will be located on the ceiling. Further, with the help of a tape measure, a pencil and a square, the markings are transferred to the ceiling surface. For convenience, divide the ceiling surface into 4 parts.

Panels are glued from the marking intersection lines. First, the first four tiles are mounted one at a time in the center of the room.

Mount seamless tiles as follows:

1. opening the package with the material, you need to remove the material and put it in the room for several hours. So the tiles will accept room temperature, and are not deformed;
2. glue is applied to the panels from the rear, from each edge and in the center;
3. before using glue, be sure to read the instructions;
4. after applying the adhesive to the panel, press the tile with a little force to the surface. Be careful not to break the fragile material. You can press the panels with a sponge or a soft cloth;
5. for the panel to stick, you need to wait a few minutes. Immediately adjust the location of the tiles until the glue has hardened;
6. the following tiles are mounted in the same way. There should be no gaps between the panels;
7. excess adhesive must be removed immediately;
8. cutting elements of seamless tiles are mounted along the edges of the ceiling surface;
9. joints between panels are treated with acrylic sealant. It is not recommended to use silicone sealants because they turn yellow.

By observing the phased laying of tiles without seams, you can get a flat, monolithic ceiling surface.

Seamless plastic

Seamless plastic on the ceiling can be compared with plastic clapboard. Such material is often used to cover ceilings in bathrooms. The surface of the plastic can be glossy or matte. The panel thickness is 10 mm.

Installation of a ceiling made of seamless plastic can be carried out without preparatory work. Preliminary work will be needed only if the old coating was plastered and crumbling. Then the surface of the ceiling is cleaned and treated with an antiseptic solution from mold.

Before installing seamless plastic, you need to decide on ceiling lighting. By the time of installation of the coating, it is necessary to conduct wiring, and determine the location of the lamps. If the lighting fixtures are heavy, then additional ceiling mounts will be required to hold the structure.

Seamless plastic ceiling coverings mounted according to the following methods:

• harpoon. Fixation of seamless plastic is carried out using a baguette made of aluminum or plastic. A compressible bar is attached to the canvas, which straightens out in the groove;
• wedge. Wedge clamps are used to adjust the tension of the seamless web;
• cam. The canvas is fixed with the help of a baguette with a movable element, into which the seamless canvas is tucked.

The cam method of fixing seamless plastic is considered the most convenient. But, such a ceiling coating is recommended for small rooms. IN large rooms the movable part of the seamless plastic is retracted. In this case, the canvas may not withstand the load.

During installation of the seamless plastic ceiling, the following points should be taken into account:

• the plastic sheet should be 15 cm smaller than the required size;
• a special heat gun is used to heat the material before installation;
• the edges of the seamless web are fixed during the continuous supply of warm air;
• when the edges of the canvas are fixed, the seamless coating is tucked into baguettes on the walls;
• if there are protruding edges of the seamless web, they are removed with a sharp knife.

The protruding edges remain after using the technique without a harpoon.

Using material such as seamless ceiling tiles, you can create a delightful relief coating. However, before proceeding with the installation process, we suggest that you deal with the tile itself and find out if it is suitable specifically for your case.

There are such types of tiles:

1. Laminated. It got its name due to the additional coating - lamination. It is characterized by a richness of colors, is not afraid of moisture, and is very easy to care for. With abrasive detergents not friendly.
2. Mirror. It is made of plastic, the front part is covered with a mirror layer. Use it to visually expand the room.
3. Seamless. It is easy to install, has perfectly smooth edges. Therefore, it can be fixed without seams.

With the proper set of skills, it is quite possible to fix any of the listed materials without gaps. The question is different - how much time and effort will you have to spend to achieve the goal? The easiest way to do this is with a seamless tile.

Why is gluing seamless ceiling tiles easy? The fact is that each tile element has the same thickness. Having made an incision, you do not need to worry that the pattern will protrude above the surface in some place. Rounding at the corners and sides are also missing. The embossed pattern is always done closer to the middle of the tile, so there will be no issues with fitting the picture either.

If you choose good lighting, the design will look monolithic.

Advantages and disadvantages

Let's take a closer look positive traits, which has a ceiling tile without seams.

• Hides minor flaws in the ceiling. Indeed, there is no need for additional surface finishing - tiles on the ceiling hide all defects.
• Moisture resistant. That is why it is possible to glue seamless tiles in rooms with high humidity. For example, the bathroom.
• Provides additional sound and heat insulation.
• Allows you to choose almost any shade.

This material also has disadvantages, but they are minor. Since all elements are made of polystyrene, which is negatively perceiving solar lighting, seamless ceiling tiles are not suitable for a sunny room. You will also have to forget about recessed lights and think in advance which lighting elements you will use. It is advisable to replace incandescent lamps with energy-saving ones.

Competent preparation for decoration

The first thing you need to do is determine the exact number of elements that will be required for installation. Most often, seamless ceiling products are produced in the format of 50 x 50 cm and are packaged in packs of 8 units. One such package will be enough to stick a ceiling tile without seams on two square meters of a surface.

By measuring the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ceiling, you can easily calculate exactly how many tiles you need. If the walls in the apartment are far from ideal (uneven, there are discrepancies along the diagonal), it is better to buy tiles with small relief ornaments. Is the wall surface perfectly flat? In this case, you can safely glue the finishing elements with a large pattern.

On this, our preparation for installation is just beginning. Having purchased the required number of tiles, remove the products from the packaging, lay them out on a horizontal surface. The material must be “rested” for several hours to fully straighten.

The ceiling surface does not need cardinal preparation. The old coating is carefully removed, large pits and gaps are filled with putty. That's all - you can start installation!

From the beginning of finishing to obtaining a chic ceiling

To mark the area, connect the corners of the surface diagonally with a strong thread. This will help you determine the center of the ceiling. Already from the center, the threads are laid parallel to the walls of the room. Simple actions will help you get an area divided into 4 sections.

Special glue for polystyrene products is sold in every hardware store. The main question: how to glue the ceiling tiles on the ceiling? You can do this diagonally or parallel to the wall.

If method no. 1 is selected, the first product is mounted in the center. Most likely, this is where you have a chandelier. An appropriate hole is made for it. It is extremely important to place the element so that it fits perfectly with the layout lines. The remaining tiles are stacked closely.

When a parallel laying technique is used, the principle of how to glue polystyrene foam is somewhat different. Installation is carried out squarely. Work begins from the corner of the room, after which the selected part of the ceiling is filled.

Pay attention to this feature. Seamless ceiling tiles have small arrows that are applied to the back surface. This is the direction in which each element must be glued. The tile arrows must go in the same direction.

How to apply glue correctly?

The adhesive is always applied to the middle of the tile and the edge. It is very convenient to perform the procedure when there is a spatula at hand. A regular one will do, but a serrated one is better. Well proven "Dragon" and "Titan".

Read the instructions carefully - each glue has its own exposure time. In most cases, it is 5-15 minutes. Alternatively, liquid nails are recommended. Having bought them, you can not worry about the exposure time at all. Liquid nails are applied to each element, after which it is glued to the ceiling surface. Do not even hesitate - the hitch will be more than strong.

Pressing the element to the ceiling, hold it for several minutes. If the adhesive comes out at the edges, it is immediately removed with a sponge or rag. It is most convenient to carry out laying together. While one person glues the fragments, the other presses them with any tool at hand on a long handle. Be sure to use some kind of elevation: construction goats, a stepladder, a stable table.

After the gluing process is completed, all that remains is to install the skirting board. How to choose the right one, you can also read on our website. So that the seams are really not visible, do everything according to the instructions, carefully measuring each step. Then the seamless ceiling will serve you for many years.

One of the main disadvantages of ceiling tiles is the presence of well-visible seams at the joints. To remedy this situation, a special type of seamless ceiling tile was developed.

general information

Expanded polystyrene (a derivative of polystyrene) is used as a material for the manufacture of such plates. Finished products can have a thickness of 3.5-15 mm, having a different shape (not only square). The surface of the elements, as a rule, is decorated with a pattern, which, when laid, forms an integral composition. Tiles on the ceiling without seams can quite plausibly imitate woodcarving, stucco molding or decorative plaster. The edges of the products are made using a special technology that makes it possible to achieve almost complete invisibility of the butt sections. If they can be considered, then so much up close.

For the manufacture of ceiling tiles, the following technologies are used:

• Pressing. Expanded polystyrene is fed to a stamping press, where it is informed desired forms and patterns. The thickness of such plates is 5 mm, with an area of ​​0.25 m 2. Pressed ceiling tiles are considered the cheapest.
• injection processing. In this case, the expanded polystyrene mass is sintered inside special high-temperature molds. This makes it possible to obtain sufficiently thick (8 -15 mm) and durable products at the output. Injection plates are distinguished by a wide variety of patterns and textures.
• Extrusion. During the production process, polystyrene granules and foaming compounds are mixed in the mode high temperature and pressure. The finished mass is divided into strips: they are covered with a special film before cutting. Such a coating gives the products the desired texture. It can be an imitation of metal, wood, plaster or stone. Extruded boards have a very small thickness (3-5 mm) and have the highest strength among all materials of this class.

Types of ceiling tiles without seams according to the type of butt edges:

1. with straight edges. Standard products of a square shape, the pattern on which is applied using one of the technologies mentioned above. To achieve the tightest possible fit of the individual elements to each other, their edges are made very precisely. This makes it possible to minimize the docking gap, which is practically invisible from the side.
2. Complicated edges. This line includes the so-called. "Designer" ceiling tiles with wavy edges. After docking, a very beautiful pattern is obtained, making the ceiling finish unique.

Advantages and disadvantages

Popularity ceiling panels without seams due to the presence of a number of advantages:

• Ease. Given the low weight of polystyrene, individual elements and finishes as a whole will not create a significant load on ceiling. This greatly simplifies installation work and transportation of material.
• Aesthetics. The ceiling finish obtained after installation is monolithic. This is especially appealing to those buyers who do not like ceiling seams.
• moisture resistance. For seamless polystyrene foam tiles, direct contact with water is not terrible. This allows periodic wet cleaning of the surface from dust and dirt, using a soft cloth and detergents.
• Cheapness. Ceiling tiles are among the cheapest options beautiful design ceiling. Despite the fact that such a finish is often referred to as budget options, it looks quite presentable.
• Fire safety . As an additional coating, seamless ceiling tiles are treated with fire retardants. As a result, even with direct exposure to a flame, such a finish does not burn, but only melts.
• Sound and heat insulation. Styrofoam products are characterized by low thermal conductivity and the ability to dampen noise from above.
• Easy installation. To glue the ceiling tiles, you do not need special construction skills or the availability of expensive tools and materials. Much simplifies the work without the need to equip the frame.
• small thickness. This makes it possible to avoid known problems when frame suspension systems underestimate the total height of the room by 50-100 mm. For this reason, slab finishes are especially appreciated by owners of small dwellings.
• Large assortment of patterns and textures. After laying, the seamless surface can be painted in any color.

Weak sides of the ceiling without seams of polystyrene foam tiles:

1. fragility. When working with expanded polystyrene panels, special care must be taken, because. their edges may break off.
2. Zero vapor permeability. The surface created by seamless tiles does not allow air to pass through. In the conditions of a multi-storey building made of concrete or brick, this moment is not fundamental, which cannot be said about suburban wooden cottages. There, a violation of air exchange can provoke the accumulation of excess moisture inside the ceiling.
3. The need to use only high-quality glue. Under the influence of high humidity or temperature, individual trim elements are sometimes partially peeled off. To avoid such phenomena, it is necessary to carefully select the mounting adhesive.
4. Heat toxicity. The tile does not burn during a fire, however, it exudes smoke and other toxins that are harmful to humans.

To wash the surface of a seamless tile, it is forbidden to use detergents based on various solvents. This may damage the foam.

Material selection

To get beautiful and durable ceilings without seams, you need to purchase high-quality tiles.

Here are some helpful tips for this:

• The back of the ceiling tiles. It should not have any depressions, pits or elevations. If such defects are present, this directly indicates a violation of the manufacturing technology of the product. In this case, there is a real risk that the finish has other defects that are not visually visible.

• Product edges. They must not have any chips or other damage, otherwise the effect of a seamless surface cannot be achieved. For testing, you can try dry joining two or more tiles together. First of all, it is recommended to subject elements with wavy edges to such a check. It is important to make sure that there are no visible seams between them.
• Outer side. The patterns should be clear, and the surface as a whole should not have noticeable depressions, inclusions and other defects. Seamless panels for the ceiling, when joined, should lead to the formation of an even pattern without displacement.
• Brittleness test. You need to take one of the tiles around the corner and carefully lift it. If the product breaks down or begins to bend strongly, we can safely conclude that it is of poor quality.

Glue selection

Before gluing ceiling tiles without seams, it is necessary to choose a high-quality mounting mixture. It must be resistant to moisture and temperature fluctuations.

1. It is immediately worth excluding all solvent-based formulations from the options under consideration. During spreading on the tile, they will begin to quickly destroy the material. Also, these brands of glue contain toxins that are harmful to human health. The best option in this case, water-based formulations.
2. The mixture must have excellent adhesion. This will ensure a good fixation of the tiles on concrete or putty substrates.
3. It is much more convenient to work with thick glue. This makes it possible to avoid slipping of the panels during gluing to the rough base. With liquid glue, everything is more complicated: first, they smear the back surface of the ceiling element. Next, a pause is made to thicken the composition, and only after that gluing is performed. As a result, work is much slower.
4. If the glue sets very quickly, this introduces additional difficulties in the installation process. There should always be time to adjust the tiles according to the markup.

Injection ceiling tiles without seams are recommended to be fixed with Moment Montazh, Bustilat and Titan adhesives. For convenience, in the departments where ceiling tiles are sold, special compositions in the form of mastics are placed. They have been developed taking into account the specifics of polystyrene products.

Tools

To glue a seamless ceiling, as a rule, the following devices are required:

• Level. Needed to determine the evenness of the base base. Also, with its help, they monitor the correct laying of foam plates.
• Measuring tools (ruler, square and tape measure).
• Construction knife with a set of spare blades. In the course of gluing a tile, it will sometimes be necessary to cut it to size. Basically it is about the last elements from the wall.
• Putty knife. It is convenient for them to spread glue from a bucket. If the mounting mixture is sufficiently liquid, it is better to use a brush or roller instead of a spatula.

• Pencil (marker). Before starting installation, the surface of the black base is marked, which greatly simplifies further installation. A preliminary drawing of the placement of the tiles is carried out on paper.
• Construction goat or old table. Given the fact that you have to work at height, these devices must be comfortable and reliable.

Preparation

When starting to arrange a ceiling finish from seamless foam tiles, it is necessary to properly prepare the base surface. The main task is to completely remove the old finish to the very foundation.

The cleaning technology depends on the type of previous finishing material:

1. Old wallpaper. Wet with warm water, pause for soaking and tear off with a sharp metal scraper. There should be no paper particles or traces of glue left on the surface.
2. Ceiling tiles, putty, plaster. The tile can be torn off with a scraper, but it is better to moisten the old putty or plaster first.
3. Whitewash. It is washed out with clean water for two or three times.
4. Oil paint. Here you have to scrape off with a scraper or knock down with a pickaxe.
5. Water based paint. Weak compositions are washed off with water, strong ones are torn off mechanically. The finished surface should be washed well with soapy water.
6. A well-adhering plaster or putty layer can be left on. The main thing is that there are no cracks, drops and potholes on it.

Other preparatory activities:

• The base base is carefully studied for all kinds of defects and differences.
• Dismantling of all ceiling lighting fixtures, with mandatory wiring insulation. Ideally, it should be completely de-energized.
• All detected differences of more than 4-5 mm are leveled with a starting putty.
• Putty is also used to seal chips, sinks and cracks. Minor defects and irregularities can be ignored, because. seamless polystyrene tiles successfully hide them.
• Priming concrete or plaster base. For these purposes, deep penetration compounds are usually used: this allows for reliable adhesion to the draft ceiling. For fidelity, priming is practiced in 2-3 layers.

markup

In order for the finished finish to be beautiful and harmonious, it is recommended to draw up a layout of the ceiling tiles. When measuring the length and width of a room with a tape measure, it should be borne in mind that the dimensions of opposite walls often have slight differences. The plan is first drawn on a piece of paper: this makes it possible to accurately calculate the required number of tiles and the order in which they are arranged. Most often for laying use an orderly or diagonal pattern. It is most convenient to start work from the center point of the ceiling.

Next, the laying plan is transferred from paper to the ceiling surface. This will require a ruler, square, pencil and construction twine. Depending on the chosen scheme, the ceiling is divided into 4 sectors, diagonally or in the center of opposite walls. One or another installation procedure involves cutting individual elements.

Least waste when using a simple in-line scheme. A more beautiful diagonal scheme will require more cuts. In any case, the material must be taken with a margin.

Seamless ceiling tiles

Technology, how to properly glue ceiling tiles without seams:

• One day before start finishing works ceiling tiles are recommended to be removed from the packaging and laid out on the floor of the repaired room. This will enable the material to adapt to the conditions of the microclimate of the room, which will protect it from deformation after installation.
• Glue is recommended to be applied on the back side of products, in the central sector and on the edges. For the convenience of uniform distribution, it is better to use a spatula.
• For liquid glue, you will need to pause for its setting (the exact time is usually indicated on the package). Viscous mastics do not need such protective measures.
• The gluing of the first tile deserves special attention: it must be carefully aligned along the marking lines and pressed with some effort. It is important not to overdo it here, otherwise the product may break or deform. The next three are laid behind the first plate - the result should be a square in the center of the room.
• After gluing each panel, it is necessary to wait some time: it is necessary for a good adhesion of the adhesive to the base base. Each element is carefully adjusted relative to the marking lines and adjacent squares.

• In a similar way, the installation of all other plates takes place, in compliance with correct docking together. There should be no gaps between them. Adhesive that accidentally gets on the outer surface must be removed immediately using a damp sponge. It is not recommended to leave this procedure for later, because. hardened composition is very difficult to remove.
• The laying of the remaining solid slabs is carried out according to the previously drawn up scheme.
• All polystyrene elements that are farthest from the walls usually need to be trimmed. To do this, use a sharp clerical knife and a steel ruler.
• Acrylic sealant can be used to mask small gaps at the joints. Silicone mixtures in this regard are very impractical, as they gradually turn yellow.
• To make the finished surface as seamless as possible, it is recommended to paint with an acrylic composition.

Seamless ceiling tiles will help create a beautiful and original relief on the surface of the ceiling, transforming the interior. In this case, the material does not require significant financial investment, and the installation of panels can be easily done by hand.

What is seamless tile

Seamless ceiling tiles are a classic covering in the form of regular square-shaped slabs, with specially designed edges that make joining with neighboring elements almost imperceptible. As a result, the finished surface acquires perfect integrity, and it is almost impossible to distinguish the boundaries of the transition from one plate to another. Due to this feature of seamless tiles, designers often include this finishing method in their projects.

According to the manufacturing technology, it is supposed to divide such material as seamless tiles into three main types:

• pressed. It is made from expanded polystyrene in the process of hot stamping. In this case, the sheets are compacted as much as possible, and the finished products have a thickness of 5-7 mm. A standard pack of 8 is enough to cover 2 m² of ceiling surface. Among the advantages of such a tile, low cost can be distinguished;
• injection differs in greater durability and thickness of 9-14 mm. Products are made in the correct geometric form with a deep relief pattern applied to the elements;
• extruded- the most durable and durable type, the thickness of which does not exceed 3 mm.

Seamless ceiling can have different contours. At the same time, the external pattern is applied to the products in such a way that when joining individual elements, creating an image does not cause difficulties, and the joints remain invisible.

Advantages and disadvantages of tiles

Seamless tile on the ceiling has the following advantages:

• ease of installation and maintenance;
• moisture resistance and fire safety;
• a wide range of products, a large selection of shades;
• good heat and sound insulation properties;
• the material perfectly masks flaws on the base ceiling surface;
• the environmentally friendly material included in the products will not harm health;
• acceptable price.

However, these tiles also have disadvantages. These include:

• it requires careful handling. Even a slight mechanical impact during installation or transportation can damage the panels;
• does not tolerate temperature fluctuations;
• has low air permeability.

In order for seamless ceiling tiles to serve you for more than one year, when choosing products, follow the following rules:

• carefully inspect the reverse side of the squares. It should be smooth, without noticeable flaws, cracks, chips or dents. If the listed shortcomings are present on the surface, this means that violations were made during the production process;
• close attention must be paid to the edges. Even minor irregularities will make the joints on the ceiling noticeable;
• pay attention to the clarity of the pattern and relief on the front side of the plates. They should not have extra recesses;
• take one element by the corner, lift it up. If the material is of high quality, it will not bend or break.

Reliable must meet the following requirements:

• have good adhesion properties, provide a high degree of adhesion of products with the surface being trimmed;
• provide coverage with a long service life without the need to change or modify its individual sections;
• an important point is the consumption of the composition, which depends on the level of adhesion. The greater the value of this indicator, the less glue will be consumed;
• the adhesive must adhere equally well to the surface, regardless of the thickness of the layer. Properties of modern adhesive compositions make it possible to use them on uneven surfaces. For example, when there are sufficiently large defects on the ceiling - concrete sagging or cracks.

Mounting order

How to perform the correct material calculation

Before you start installing ceiling tiles, you will need to calculate the required number of elements. To determine them, you need to find the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe ceiling surface, and find out the size of the panels. Products are usually produced standard sizes 50 by 50 cm in packs of 8 pcs. One such package will be enough to finish two square meters ceiling.

Having calculated the required amount of material, purchase it with a margin of 10-15%, in case the dimensions of the ceiling are not a multiple of the sides of the products, or a marriage is made during the installation process.

Required Tools

Repair will require a small number of standard tools. These include:

• a simple pencil and nylon thread for marking;
• roulette;
• spatula for applying glue and its distribution;
• stationery or construction knife.

From the materials you need to purchase:

• tiles;
• adhesive composition;
• decorative plinth.

The surface of the ceiling for finishing must be perfectly flat, so you will need to pre-prepare it in order to make installation as easy as possible.

First of all, old layers of finishing materials are removed from the ceiling - paper wallpaper, whitewash, paint, that is, completely clean it from previous coatings.

Cracks, chips, irregularities are first filled with plaster, after which they are leveled. Next, a layer of primer is applied to the surface, which will improve the adhesive properties of the adhesive.

When preparatory work are completed, you can proceed to gluing.

Laying process

Laying seamless tiles begins with marking the base surface of the ceiling. To do this, you will need to choose a mounting method: diagonal or parallel.

Before gluing the tile to the ceiling, look at its reverse side. There are arrows that serve as a guide. They should all point in the same direction.

If you decide to mount the tile in a parallel arrangement to the walls, it must be laid in a square with a gradual filling of the ceiling space. The diagonal option involves mounting from the center. In the first element, a hole for the chandelier is first cut. The following panels must be aligned with the first part.

To make it easier to apply glue, use a spatula. Distribute the composition along the edges of the element, on its convex parts and in the middle. Before starting work, read the instructions to understand how long it takes to hold the glue. Usually it does not exceed 15 minutes.

Products that are supposed to be glued near the walls must be cut to size. It is important to observe the structure of the picture and make a smooth transition between the elements.

The most recent is a decorative plinth, designed to mask the gaps between the walls and the ceiling.

Design Options

As an element of decor, seamless tiles are increasingly being used in ceiling decoration. The variety of textures makes the material popular among consumers. Modern tiles can imitate wood, gypsum stucco, decorative plaster, a natural stone and others natural materials. The color of the products also differs in a wide range.

For a classic direction in the interior, it is better to choose smooth panels. white color that will always be in trend. The chess ornament, geometric patterns look original on the ceiling.

Floral motifs, deep or superficial drawings, gold or silver plating create a great creative platform for the designer's imagination to fly. The space of the room becomes interesting and individual with the help of tiles.

Installing a seamless tiled ceiling is not difficult to do on your own. But the end result will please you for a long time.

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