You can paint some types of armstrong acoustical ceiling tiles.
Acoustical ceiling tile spray paint.
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If noise control is a concern use a paint.
Add 8 ounces first 1 4 of a quart then test by brushing dabbing the paint on the acoustical ceiling.
If the tiles are fiberglass or laminated with mylar or vinyl you can t.
Acoustical ceiling tile spray paint flat white net weight 13 oz coverage 15 sq.
Acousti coatis a water based flat latex paint that is formulated with sound absorbing fillers and ceramic microspheres.
Call to order this acoustic tile paint.
But it s fine to paint their mineral fiber tiles as well as the metal grid variety.
Shake the spray paint can if painting acoustic ceiling tiles as recommended on the paint can.
Painting an acoustic ceiling with regular paint will decrease the sound absorbing qualities of the tile as will using a primer before painting.
The armstrong company realizes that over time customers may want to repaint when tiles get dingy or stained.
If you want to conserve the nrc qualities then you will have to use a specific kind of paint.
Formulated especially for armstrong white ceiling tiles.
Sonokote is an acoustically transparent paint that allows sound to pass to the sound absorbent materials behind it.
A breathable paint layer is important because it permits moisture and air as well as sound to move more freely in a closed environment.
Under normal conditions of application coverage area approximately 40 sq ft.
You want a thick stain like consistency add more water if necessary.
Conceals water and smoke stains.
The addition of 1 2 quart per gallon will allow the paint to soak into the texture and will be less likely to rip it off the acoustical ceiling.
Dries quickly with low odor.
Painting an acoustic ceiling with regular ceiling paint will cause some of the sound absorbing qualities of the tile to decrease.
Spray the tiles with smooth even strokes keeping the can a foot or so away from the tile as you.
Ft dry time 1 hr dry time recoat 2 hr dry time tack free 1 2 hr application temperature 40 to 90 degrees f surface use on ceiling tiles drywall cured plaster cement stucco wood aluminum pvc steel galvanized metal surfaces interior voc and mir standards.