Retail Ceiling Guide

Getting Started Selecting the right Armstrong ceiling for your home is a breeze. Just complete the do-it-yourself checklist designed to make sure you walk out of the store with the best product for your ceiling project and the materials you need to get the job done right! Just check off the type of ceiling youre looking for,the features you want,and the ceiling style you like best.Match up your check marks with the Armstrong products that meet your needs.Step One: Select your ceiling type TILES Attractive 12x12 tiles attach directly to your existing ceiling surface,minimizing loss of ceiling height. PLANKS Versatile Armstrong ceiling planks also fasten directly to your current ceiling,without the need for any type of grid system.The planks are available in sizes 6x48,5x78 and 5x84. PANELS 2x2 and 2x4 panels lay in a suspended grid system below your existing ceiling surface.Suspended panels are an ideal way to lower or level your existing ceiling or make it easy to gain access to fixtures above the ceiling. Suspended panels are also the way to go if you are installing recessed lighting.But,remember,youll need a little more room an additional 6 drop below your current ceiling. Step Two: Choose your ceiling style Arm strong offers many decorative options and special features in tile,plank and panel ceilings,so its up to you to decide which of our attractive ceiling styles is right for you. Traditional Wood Look Neutral Sculptured Plaster Look Tin Look Step Three: Select your special features Arm strong Decorative Ceilings and Home Style Ceilings are carefully designed to meet the do-it-yourself decorative and performance needs of the residential shopper,while our Contractor Ceilings are institutional- style ceilings intended for light commercial use. While all Armstrong ceilings have some strong characteristics in common,including washability,standard acoustics and fire- re tar dance,many also have extra features that may be particularly important in your home. Bio Block Treatment ceilings are specially treated to inhibit or retard the spread of mold and mildew on the painted surface. Extra Sound Reduction ceilings further reduce noise within a room,or traveling from room to room,by absorbing up to 60 percent of the sounds that strike their surface. Extra Sag-Resistant ( Hum i Guard Plus) ceilings are i deal for areas with high humidity,but not where subjected to standing water. Durable,Vinyl-Coated ceilings are ideal for rooms that get more than their share of wear and tear,including kitchens,baths and family rooms.