Armstrong Ceiling Tiles
Armstrong ceiling tiles have changed the American ceiling. There was a time that all ceilings were smooth; it was the only choice when ceilings were made with drywall. Later, in the name of cost effectiveness, came the popcorn ceiling. These allow a contractor to do a less than perfect job with the Spackling of the ceiling. The popcorn would hide the imperfections of the surface. Later yet came the black and white foam tiles people used in their basements. They were cheaper than sheet rock but were not very attractive to look at and had several safety issues.. Now Armstrong ceiling tiles have come to save the day by offering you more choices, better safety and a longer life.
Armstrong ceiling tiles have a long list of advantages over the other ceiling types that have come before them. What exactly are they and how do they affect me, the consumer? They are a composite wood product. To the consumer, this is what makes them a great alternative to popcorn ceilings or foam tiles. They are made of 82% recycled material so they are a very green product. Also, because they are a composite, they are treated to be fire retardant and even in a fire they are very slow to transfer flame. They lead the industry in this attribute. Also, as they are made of wood, they do a wonderful job baffling and cut easily unlike tin ceiling tiles and can be installed without disturbing underlying asbestos. Asbestos that is undisturbed is perfectly safe; it is removing it or when it starts to degrade that it becomes an issue.
Another advantage of them being a composite is they can be molded into a wide array of surface looks. You might decide you like the fine textured popcorn ceiling and that is fine because they make those but they also have many others. Some of them help achieve a tile look while others look like expensive molding for a coffering effect. Some even look like antique tin. They make some that fit together as wood ceiling pattens if that look suits your home. It is this degree of flexibility that has taken Armstrong to the top of the ceiling tile market.
If you have chosen a ceiling other than the wood ceiling tiles your options have only just begun. The options of how to paint them are near endless. Like metal ceiling tiles, you can use any metallic paint to get the hue and look you want; however, if you decide to go with a non-metallic paint you can use any painting technique or faux finish you want. You are only limited by your mind.
Armstrong ceiling tiles give you every option any other ceiling can and more. They are made to work in any style of home and are built with quality to provide you years of use and even allow you to change the look if you decide to try some thing new and fresh. Armstrong ceiling tiles are the future of ceilings.
