Requirements and characteristics of glue for ceiling tiles, an overview of the best formulations
More recently, linoleum was laid on the floor, the ceilings were whitewashed, then they began to glue wallpaper on them, which was removed along with the plaster. With the advent of modern materials, owners of apartments and houses have the opportunity to implement interesting solutions. Ceiling tiles are great for finishing even not completely flat surfaces, but the glue for fixing should not be very viscous, attach the polymer material to the coating in less than a minute.
Basic Adhesive Requirements
Ceiling panels are made from several types of expanded polystyrene. Thin and fragile tiles that deteriorate under low pressure are made of stamped material. Injected foam produces less fragile panels. Extruded polystyrene products adhere well to the surface, do not fall from the ceiling in rooms with high humidity.When choosing a ceiling tile adhesive, you should consider several requirements for the composition.
Membership
The substance must ensure the strength of the connection between the panel and the surface. After curing, the two objects form a whole, which is ensured by high adhesion.
Viscosity level
The glue used to fix the expanded polystyrene tiles should have a slight fluidity, hardening in 30-60 seconds.
White color
Panels, attached to the ceiling surface, are produced in light colors, there are also sky blue, pale pink and light green. White glue stands out the least on such a background.
Versatility
The composition should fix different types of tiles - both stamped polystyrene foam and extruded polystyrene, to a concrete, plastic and wooden surface.
Curing time
The panel, which is attached to the ceiling, is inconvenient to hold, because your hands get tired, your head is raised. You should select an adhesive that not only provides rapid solidification, but also grip.
Which glue is right
There are several types of effective means of fixing ceiling panels meeting these criteria which are sold in hardware stores.
Universal polymer
Glue is used in construction and renovation work, it holds almost all materials together. The product is made in the form of a gel-like mass and has many advantages:
- Dries quickly.
- It is economically consumed.
- Not afraid of humidity.
- Does not lose its effectiveness with a sudden change in temperature.
Universal glue containing polymers is easy to apply, instantly connects surfaces, but many types of products have an unpleasant smell.
polyvinyl acetate
In the glue, which is water-based, there are polymer particles that harden during the evaporation of the liquid, firmly adhere to each other surfaces. The substance is applied both to the tiles and to the coating with an ordinary brush. Polyvinyl acetate adhesive has a viscous consistency, per m². meter consumes only 200 g of substance. The composition does not dry immediately, during this time you can fix the tile, but you will have to press it to the ceiling, otherwise the adhesion will not be strong.
Liquid Nails
For fixing polystyrene, sealing seams and joints, hiding cracks, not universal glue like "Titanium" or "Moment" is more suitable, but liquid nails. They are shot with a special gun. To connect the tile to a flat surface, lubricate the corners and center of the panel. If there are a lot of flaws on the coating, a lot of liquid nails will be needed. Apply a thick layer of glue.
Acrylic putty
A building material of thick consistency and good viscosity, which is used in repair and finishing works, is made on the basis of liquid acrylic and water. The putty evens out the surfaces of the facades, walls, floors, glues the tiles to the ceiling, covers the joints between the baseboards. The product adheres to wood, brick, concrete, drywall. The advantages of acrylic putty include:
- Resistance and good adhesion.
- No shrinkage and no smell.
- UV resistant.
- The presence of thermal insulation properties.
The substance does not burn, does not crumble for a long time, does not turn yellow. After applying acrylic sealant, the surface requires additional sanding.
Review of Effective Brands
Such formulations are most often used.
"Eltitans"
Universal adhesive Eltitans does not contain methanol, does not lose its adhesive properties at subzero temperatures, it is used for cladding walls and facades, installing ceiling tiles. When gluing, "Eltitance" forms a solid layer, does not turn yellow, but it takes about 40 minutes for the composition to solidify. The thickened substance is diluted with ethyl alcohol.
"Titanium"
In the 1990s, Titan clear glue was produced to bond expanded polystyrene tiles to plastic, glass and metal coverings. When applied to a surface, the composition forms a layer 3-4 mm thick. It dries in 60 minutes, but it takes another 23 hours for the joint to become solid.
The glue is used in rooms with high humidity, does not lose its adhesive properties in the sun, during temperature fluctuations.
"Master"
Inexpensive colorless glue for fixing ceiling panels and skirting boards takes a long time to harden, not everyone can tolerate its specific smell, but it is applied to the surface in a point-like manner, which significantly reduces consumption .
"Moment"
It sets quickly, provides a very strong connection between the surface and the tile, there is no smell of Moment Universal Adhesive. It contains thickeners and the product does not spread, a very strong seam is obtained.
Glue for installing finishing materials is supplied with a special gun.
"Format"
The tool used for fixing ceramics, wood, polystyrene tiles does not burn, does not contain harmful substances. When applying Format adhesive to a cleaned floor:
- There are no traces left.
- The seam does not peel.
- The composition sets and dries quickly.
The surfaces to be joined are pressed for half a minute. The glue can be used even at -10 and at temperatures exceeding 30°C.
"Bustilatus"
A substance of artificial origin has high adhesion, is indispensable in the decoration of walls, ceilings and holds various materials together. "Bustilat", which is produced by several Russian companies, in addition to latex, contains chalk, preservatives, carboxymethylcellulose. When a viscous mass is applied to concrete, wood, plaster, a strong elastic joint is formed. Finally, the product dries in one day, does not yellow and remains transparent.
How to properly install ceiling tiles
You can glue panels to a smooth surface using PVA.Acrylic sealant hides irregularities, firmly connects thin tiles, does not leave shrinkage. For laying the ceiling covering, various methods are used, the installation technology of which is not difficult.
polystyrene
Panels made of this material are installed in the bedroom and living room, in the kitchen and hallway. For finishing the ceiling, rectangular and square polystyrene foam plates are suitable. Installation begins with the preparation of the surface, then the coating is treated with a primer. After applying the markings, the main work is done. The plates are generally placed parallel, if the walls are too uneven, they are placed diagonally:
- A string is pulled between the corners of the ceiling.
- Having found the center point, fix the panel so that its sides coincide with the lines of the marking.
- The next tile is laid from the formed axes.
- At the joints with the ceiling, polystyrene foam is cut out.
After completing the installation of the panels, the skirting boards are glued around the perimeter.If necessary, the finishing material is painted in the selected color.
bleach
The planks adhere tightly to the lime-based plaster. To install them, you can treat the surface with a primer and, after drying, connect it to the panels. If the whitewash on the ceiling does not hold well, the falling pieces are removed, the foam tiles are glued.
Transparent
To make the finish harmonious, they make up the layout of the panels. A day before the start of the installation, the seamless foam tiles are taken out of the box and left on the floor. This prevents deformations during installation. Glue is used to lubricate the back of the product - the center and the edges. The liquid composition does not set immediately. The first panel should be aligned along the marking lines and carefully pressed down. Laying three more tiles without seams gives a square. If there are gaps for masking between the panels, they are covered with acrylic sealant. Elements mounted on the walls themselves are cut under the ruler with a clerical knife.
Laminated
With the help of special machines and presses, tiles are produced that do not collect dust, accumulate moisture and do not turn yellow in the air. Laminated products have all kinds of different patterns, colors, relief and are suitable even for rooms with high humidity.
The composition takes in the air faster, you do not need to hold the panel with your hands for a long time.
Fix the laminated tiles;
- to chipboard;
- plywood;
- to the brick;
- to drywall;
- plaster.
There should be no paint or whitewash on the surface to which the panels are glued. The rolled product can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, wiped with a damp sponge.
Removal of the old coating
It is not at all difficult to remove tiles from the ceiling that have lost their attractive appearance. Before starting work, you need to remove furniture from the room or cover all objects with foil.
It is imperative to turn off the electricity, unscrew the chandelier, lock the doors to another room, protect your eyes with goggles, a respirator and airways.
After the preparatory work is completed, each tile is torn off with a staple. If the panel breaks into several parts, you need a chisel, a hammer. The seams are removed with a puncher, holes are drilled in the connecting parts with a drill. When dismantling the plinth, proceed with care so as not to disturb the joints. After removing the plates, the ceiling is wiped with a damp cloth, the remnants of glue are removed with a staple, and sandpaper is used for grinding.
Additional tips and tricks
When installing panels on a whitewashed ceiling, there are problems with fastening. In order for the tile to adhere well, the surface is immediately cleaned of old material, leveled with a putty, then polyvinyl acetate glue is applied. It is imperative to make markings on the ceiling, which will ensure a uniform and symmetrical style.