A to Z Guide on building a patio paver walkway in an hour for $150: th-cam.com/video/BFfCkUB_ORg/w-d-xo.html New video on Cutting Pavers and Using Polymeric Sand -> Enjoy th-cam.com/video/uzL7uMomzPc/w-d-xo.html
I put similar ceiling tiles in my bedroom to cover the yellowed probably-asbestos popcorn, however I found that the tiles weren't quite square so I had a gap on pretty much every tile that had to be caulked. It's awkward to work overhead for long periods of time, so I'd recommend a tall enough ladder that you can reach the ceiling comfortably. It also goes much faster if you can have someone apply the glue and hand you the tiles - less up & down the ladder.
Three questions: You showed a can of Behr paint, but didn’t mention when the tiles were painted. Was the painting done prior to installing the tiles? 2.) Why do you recommend painting the tiles? 3.) If I paint the tiles, would I still need to caulk the seams, as the paint would perhaps fill in the lines?
Hey, at 15:41, to mark the hole before you cut it, I would use my wife's old red lipstick, and color the hole's edge in the ceiling and then press the tile in place. Then remove the tile and on the back will be the red circle to cut out. I did that when marking where to drill for a deadbolt in the door jamb...just color the deadbolt, then crank it against the jamb to leave a mark, then paddle drill the hole out...easy peezy.
@@nevillenewman2785 You can certainly measure, but if you just color the edge ofthe circle for an example, then press the tile into the circle , you will have made a perfect impression of where the precise strike is as it will leave a red circle.Then hurry, and shovethe lipstick ack in your wife's purse before she notices it gone.
We just bought a house with popcorn and have been trying to figure out solutions. This is such an awesome idea. Great video and thanks for putting this up!
I haven't gone thru all the comments, I imagine all the negative comments are from ceiling installers. YOu certainly have put them out of a job... Oh well, I'm no millionaire, I'm a DYI guy. I look forward to finding the right style to fit my townhouse. Thanks dude.
The comments are amusing thus far. You can tell not to many people are DIY ers or they would already know that #1 this is a perfectly legitimate fix #2 no the tiles don't fall down...the adhesive is way heavier than the tile #3 I am guessing that everyone with fire concerns also has a mattress and furniture free home as those will kill you long before your ceiling comes down. I know all of this because I installed this by myself in my last home with bronze colored tiles. Everyone actually thought it was real even though the ceilings were not that high. Changes to this installation - I would just buy the tile in the color I wanted and would not want to paint them after. And thus would spray paint all my seams before laying the tile to the matching finished color of ceiling to eliminate touch-ups.
I thought this type of tile wasn't supposed to be applied to an uneven surface such as popcorn ceilings? Is this just for staging or is it a permanent solution when done this way?
Watch my updated videos, I've done a lot of these installations and people love them. All the haters in the comments claiming this is a fire hazard, insurance company approved it and it is fire rated, but you can paint it with fire paint as well if you really want to.
the cost is no more than just having it removed and textured, a 13x16 ft room at 3.29 is 648.00 not counting the install if you do it yourself it's about the same as getting the popcorn removed and done
Depending on where you live, and whether it has asbestos. I called a professional painter about just painting my yellowed popcorn ceiling and the quote was $1200 Cdn for 2 small rooms. To remove it is $85/hour and a huge mess. I was able to install this myself in the one room for about $400 and it looks much better than just painting the popcorn.
I am definitely worried about asbestos in my house, the old floor had it for sure. But what a great idea to cover it! I am not looking to sell, just improve the terrible ceilings in our home. I’ll definitely be looking into this.
Looks fantastic! I checked out the reviews on this product from various sites - after reading all the atrocious comments on here - and all were raving! I definitely don’t live in a million dollar home, but my husband and I are finally getting rid of the ugly popcorn ceiling in our kitchen! Great video!
Thank you for the video! It was detailed and informative and is a nice, easy and affordable option for people looking to get away from ugly popcorn ceiling. I would definitely use this in a space with little risk of fire like a small bathroom and I imagine it would hold up nicely to high moisture and steam. I appreciate your time in making this video!
I like the idea of tiling over a popcorn ceiling, but NOT with Styrofoam! Even if it's supposed to be flame-retardant, it's like having a layer of napalm hanging over you. In a fire, you'll have molten plastic dripping on your head as you try to escape, and if the room flashes over, even "fireproofed" plastic will burn like gasoline. It's better to use the mineral wool tiles that are fireproof and reasonably priced.
The cheapest ones are, but even the flame retardant ones will smoke and melt when they get hot, and beyond a certain temperature, they'll burn like gasoline .
Popcorn ceilings eventually flake off because 98% of them were put up without the surface being primed first. Even with your ceiling tiles, this will still happen. The glue is bonding to the popcorn ceiling and not the drywall. These panels will eventually start sagging and possibly fall off due to the extra weight you've added to the popcorn above each tile.
You arę definitly right, I already had this problem with popcorn however, I drill little holes and push some Alex silikocon as a glue and as far looks good !
Did they coat the styrofoam so it can be painted? I'm a painter and have never painted styrofoam. It's very porous stuff. I've painted a lot of popcorn ceilings and it is not exactly a firm surface. Sometimes just touching it can bring down chunks of it. Those tiles are glued to an unstable surface.
hey Ted, glad you asked as i ran into the same issue once or twice. The PVC or these styrofoam tiles have about 0.125" bevel to account for the popcorn, the edges is really what sticks to the popcorn ceilign. I suggest pressing and removing the larger popcorn balls to have a somewhat flat surface for the tile to adhere to, but there is some give in the foam as you apply it, so all in all goes on flat over the popcorn surfaces. Also they recommend you caulk to the joints to loose any imprefections. Painting is RECOMMENDED but i just didn't do it on the video as it would take a while to caulk and paint everything. Double the time. Because the tiles are light, there is no chance of them falling or you seeing the popcorn "bumps" over the styrofoam.
It looks good, but I'm not so sure how much value is added once people catch on that the ceiling tile and crown is made of styro. I would adjust my offer accordingly at best and might even dismiss making an offer because I know something is being covered up and of the uncertainty of knowing what happens if or when there's a roof or water leak somewhere. And the uncertainty of what it will look like over time. I know if cheap caulk is used it will look bad in no time and need to be recaulked or painted.
This is a joke right... A two story $1.4 executive suite with Styrofoam ceiling and a AC unit hanging out the window…seriously!? Dude your reputation as a realtor is on the line. Have some pride and put quality products in place valued at that level. Save this stuff for your lower end flips. You would feel ripped off if you bought a luxury car only to find out down the road that it mini van engine in it and generic radio with a Bose face plate slap on the front. You didn’t address the reason those stains were occurring on the sealing, just simply covered them up…smh Makes people wonder what else is being masked to look pretty.
Hey Todd, I am not a realtor, never have been. Unfortunately this is an average price of a house in Toronto area. You'd be surprised what people buy for a million dollars in our area. Do a google search. This is a product developed and sold in big box stores, it'a applied in restaurants, offices and business buildings, it's called FAUX, it's everywhere including outside. Stucco is styrofoam painted.
@@InvestorTheory This is exactly the solution to upgrade my 10x10 inch ceiling tiles instead of painting the ceiling in my cottage. I'll be in touch soon with an order.
Hood to know that the area you are from has idiots paying way to much for homes with cheap fixes and cheap products covering very questionable things. And people wonder why I don't trust anyone. As the poster said use better quality materials and fix the issues, and please stop saying it's what everyone does in my area that's like saying I'm donna nose dive off the side of a mountain because everyone does it. I always knew that stupid statement my father would say to me as a kid would come in handy at some point.
@@InvestorTheory You mention its an executive home and one of your higher end home that will take some time to sale... so I guess everyone lives in a executive home in Toronto. You mentioned this is used everywhere and its because its the cheapest way to go but also means its the lowest quality and something that it isnt going to last. Its only a quick fix that will have issues down the road.
that depends on the glue you use. If you're going to have high moisture i wouldn't recommend these, just like i wouldn't put them in a washroom, rather PVC tiles.
Actually I removed my popcorn ceiling over the stairway and replaced it with venetian plaster. removing the popcorn wasnt hard, but it was messy. On the other hand, the plastering was labor intensive, but seeing the light interplay with the polished and waxed ceiling is rewarding. I will get this material because I can paint it to resemble metallic tin, wood, marble, or broken color finish - even stencils. (I'm an accomplished decorative painter.).
Next time try mixing vinegar and water in a pesticide sprayer...take the 10 minutes to protect the walls / floor with plastic...spray the popcorn down and it will scrape off SO EASILY. The popcorn will reactive like the day it was sprayed on...zero dust. My wife and I removed 2300 sq ft and cleaned up the entire mess in under 3 hours at our home. I spent a few hours skim coating imperfections, sanding....then we painted them twice. I'm a painting contractor, always nice to test something out on your own home first. I've completed approx 10 popcorn removal jobs since then. Everyone is amazed at how easy I get the popcorn off.
I went to two different paint shops. They looked at me like I was some kind of nut case when I said that I wanted paint best suited for styrofoam ceiling tiles.
This video reminded me about the story of the 3 Little Pigs. I'd be safer in a house built with sturdy material. I don't know about all these easy shortcuts. I get it, no one minds saving on big house projects but if I had a million dollar home, I wouldn't mind investing in it some more especially in a central air conditioning system, not like the unit hanging off the window.
No-one is trying to sell a product. This is an amazing product I reviewed and sharing with people who never heard of it, like i haven't before i found this. Getting a discount code on something is also nice. Instead of watching videos, perhaps you should consider getting some projects completed and sharing them with others.
My goodness! Why does everyone have to be so damn negative! If one doesn't like or approve, MOVE ON! SHEESH! If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all...just a thought.
If you are buying and selling houses and fixing them up having a chalk line should be in your toolbox. I don't do any of those things and own a chalk liner, they are pretty cheap and super handy for a lot of things.
We live in fl so I’m curious how long would you expect them to last with sunlight on them all the time? I know that tires and window seals don’t last on cars here.
If you look closely you can see every dab of glue showing through the panels, unless you can paint styrofoam it’s not that great of product and it’s very flimsy
You took the words out of my mouth. The glue spots look cheap. Not sure if you could paint it, but it certainly needs it. Also, how well does that amount of glue allow those panels to stick to such a rough surface? Seems like the BEST fix would be to scrape it off and do a Venetian plaster look, or textured finish. Styrofoam cup panels is just....stupid on a million dollar home.
I have never done ceiling tiles before, but I have done many floors. The problem when you stick new flooring over old flooring when the old floor starts to loosen or come up, then the new floor follows suit. I would imagine it would be the same as just going over the popcorn. I know it flakes off over the years, especially if you have a leak so I would think that would or could make the tiles come down also. Unless of course, you are doing this just for a quick flip. If that is a million-dollar home, I would just take the time to remove the popcorn and then put up the tiles if you want that look. Just my opinion.
You could. But I wouldn't put these up, especially if u have live wiring. I'd say get the pvc ones . More expensive but these are easily penetrated that's why u want to put these as a veneer on something.
Of course , however as are drapes, tables and they are closer to the floor where fires start. Drywall is also flammable, if you have a source of fire on the ceiling then your tiles are the least of your worries.
Takes courage to put yourself out there. I appreciate this video. I've taken down my popcorn, was going to fix, patch n paint it, But, want the ceiling tiles after seeing this video.
I really love this technique and it's very nice and amazing. Maybe some people criticize because it is not professional but I will do in my popcorn seling. I haven't a question what glue u used for vinyl tiles and if it really will stay long time? Thanks
It's been years and looks as good as when I finished it. After this video I caulked and painted the ceiling which isnt shiwn in video. It looks incredible. Haters gonna hate
My mom has this ALL OVER THE HOUSE and even the garage!! I am just like...really?? So trying to fix that is the issue we are having. So doing this for one room....this is a good idea, but what about a 1250 sq home. So now I am looking for tiles that are just solid plain white and I am having a hard time...😂..my journey is just ...whew.
I'd like to do this in my bedroom, but the entrance to my attic is in my bedroom (pull down ladder). How would I work the tiles around that? The opening is trimmed out as well. :\
Hy I like to know if I can use Acrilpro 2 set because Is not any where the I can buy your Acrylpro 2 set puse is only in Cananda, can you let me know if I can use Acrylpro 2 set is the one for USA Thank you and excellent video
Is there a renter-friendly alternative to the glue method? This would ruin the popcorn when removed. Would be great to have a renter-friendly method. Looks amazing!
Skeptical. The early shots were of a very different home. No chance that fireplace is in the same home as that ceiling he was doing. For a 1.4 million home with green mold in the ceiling and then to cover it up and not address the cause of the mold is pretty irresponsible. No chance those early shot and that ceiling were the same home.
Sure, ill add a video covering the upgrades in a couple weeks and I'll make a note to show the attic. That AC available if you're interested, you can pick it up and I'll show u the attic personally.
Thanks for the comments Danielle Lewis if everything in your house is flammable, why would u think the tallest item would catch first? These are fire rated, moreso than the curtains or lamps that are closest to the area where a fire could start.
@@InvestorTheory Insulation is fiberglass and beams are treated with fire-proofing. Styrofoam is literally a component of homemade napalm, with the other component being gasoline. Kids learn that at the age of 8.
@@cadenrolland5250 I have shutters on my house that are technically made of the same material. It's lighter, etc. I get it... It's mounted to brick though... If a fire gets to that, it's all over anyway. I just know how extremely hot canned lighting can get and it just blows my mind that they would put this on a ceiling. I've seen how fast it melts and burns.
I would be a little afraid of this, because if a tile got damaged later, then what? The glue would be hell to get off the wall, even if you had extra tiles.
I would try a "Drywall Cut-Out Tool" for all those penetrations after your glue goes off a bit. Harbor freight around $25. After using it a bunch you would have to pry it out of your dead cold hands to take it away. Good idea--this is the kind of texturing a ceiling really needs. Make sure your caulk is paintable.
In Vegas you can buy a house twice the size brand new for 600K, toronto market is almost on par with Los Angeles, except there a million dollars would buy a somewhat new mansion, here a used house with 3 seperate floors rented by ghetto tenants. it's unfortunate that anywhere in 120km distance, families cannot afford to live, but it is what it is.
Nancy Rocks I’d like to see a video of that. The pop corn ceiling at a rental property is breaking off in big pieces. Stripping it off would be difficult plus it was build before 1980 so it might have asbestos in it.
Thanks for comment, these tiles are fire rated according to talissafecor certification and sold in Canada. There is less chance of them setting on fire than curtains or other fire hazards as they are on a wall.
does it last forever? i also have pop corn ceiling and I do need to remove this . I prefer using tiles rather than removing. Do polystrene ceiling tiles last forever?
Yes but if you take long steamy showers amd you have no vents in your washroom I wouldn't suggest it. I installed these with glue and bot of gorilla glue and thumbtacks , then filled seams with damp alex 230 silicone. And painted them. geni.us/whiteceilingtiles these stand up to moisture better
This was extremely helpful and looks great! Definitely subscribed!!!! 😁 also wonder if this works with plastic type tiles? I think your video is very informative and detailed for the everyday person.
Vinegar eats through paint. Simply mix vinegar and water, protect the room with plastic...spray the popcorn and it will scrape off SO EASILY. Literally not a tough task at all.
@@daniellelewis60 Asbestos will damage your lungs when inhaled in large quantities. When you reactive the popcorn by wetting it down you will see virtually zero dust. a $35 3M mask is more than enough protection to remove popcorn. Those that choose to remove it "dry"...sure....those people are creating tons of asbestos particles which can be inhaled.
same process Frank... Use QUICK GRAB PL adhesive instead it will guarantee to stick to cement and it dries hard, you may need to paint it afterwards though, if the grey glue is seen through , that would depend on how bright your condo is...but even with that, it would look even better when you paint it. which i did after i caulked the seams, just not in this video.
@@InvestorTheory i checked the video be has.. The styrofoam has an added compound apparently. But still, on a ceiling, seems dangerous if firefighters or anyone has to get through something like that. Maybe a paint would help prevent that. Just seems a bit cheapish is all
I like those Styrofoam crown moldings! Never saw those before! Don't know if I like the thin nature of these Styrofoam ceiling panels though. The product could be made thicker and sturdier. Not saying these would not work nicely, but I would prefer more SOLID Styrofoam panels -- do they make those?
I wanted to do my living room, dining room, all open to each other, found 1.6 x 1.6 tiles at Homedepot for $1.88 each. It would STILL cost over one thousand dollars.
don't buy from home depot...plus i dont think home depot carries the polystyrene ones... go to the links in the description, i think you were going for the pvc those you need to use drop ceilings.
Is it worth it if selling? Have long room 28x15 separated by breakfast bar to 10x8 kitchen. From right above breakfast barBB area of ceiling back about 10’ in other words basically the middle portion of entire run it’s looking kinda shitty due to numerous patching from water leaking above. Used that Homex spray can a few areas not blending to good. May use hopper doing once over the worst portion to blend better then repaint. But save from needing tile whole ceiling what bout just a portion like 6-8’’x15’ over breakfast bar area. Thought of 4”x8”faux beam thru center of kitchen butting to a T over BB having 2 recesses lights in it with couple pediments hanging over BB. Integrating 2’x2’ tiles around pad the T portion could potentially look alright tho some of outside edges of tiles not bordering wall/ Beam be left exposed toward middle of dining room.
It's a large area but yes I've had several agents here and they love the look. I installed these all downstairs in hallway living room and family room.
Thank you so much for posting that you just solved some very big problems for me and I appreciate your posting this and all the links as well thank you and happy investing
Is that reverse male pattern baldness? Thanks for the intro though, I have thought for years these need to be made. Still over priced though, for what they are.
thanks for the comment Court:) And no, just a terrible haircut , I've been using the PVC vinyl ones at another property, much much harder to put up and 4x the price.. real estate agents don't see the difference anyways.
I wish I had used dealers in my family, I'd have a better car. When buyers visit a property they ask if it's coffered ceilings, every person that has seen these at the properties I've installed and my colleagues asked if it's real, and they were more impressed that they weren't. I have installed pvc plastic tiles instead, they came out better at 3 times the price though. To each their own .
I really love this technique. It's simple and very practical. I know some people criticize it because they think it's not professional, maybe, but it's looks just amazing. I have a question what glue u used and this glue is
I used ACRYL PRO, it is a wall and flooring tile glue, home depot and most construction stores sell it, its $25 for a 5 liters, which is more than enough for 3 rooms.
I would never put this in my home..I'm just wondering however..doesn't that "glue" come in a calk tube like contractors adhesive?? Would be a LOT easier AND less messy!!
Not really sure in this case but some homeowners have ship lapped over popcorn in an effort to seal it in... depending upon the age of the home the popcorn may contain asbestos and there are in most states only two ways to get rid of asbestos popcorn, seal it or hire an abatement team to remove it...cheaper to seal it. In this property I don't see why not hire someone to remove it.
@@BallooNeccesities Age is actually a misnomer. asbestos popcorn is still used today. There was a short period where asbestos was stopped by the EPA. Unfortunately, in 1991, asbestos industry supporters challenged and overturned the ban in a landmark lawsuit: Corrosion Proof Fittings v. the Environmental Protection Agency. Although the case resulted in several small victories for asbestos regulation, the EPA ultimately failed to put an end to asbestos.
I don’t think it looks that bad. Would be good for covering a damaged ceiling for a quick sell but would not consider a real “upgrade.” Might look more authentic with a coat of paint...
whoa why are people knocking this? faux painting derived from painting cheap materials to resemble marble and exotic woods going back to Roman times. Even the top of the Sistene Chapel was constructed with filler material in order to reduce the weight.
This took so long!!!!! I took of my popcor Viking in a room this size in 1 hr. Just lay down a drop cloth- get a pump sprayer ($15) Lethe dry wall knife ($17) i hr. This is soooooo needless!!!! Take Precaution. Wear a mask. Scrape away. Adding more TO walls and ceilings is just perpetuating the problem for someone else to fix later down the line we need to just STOP.
They are much more difficult to glue, you'd need to run a track for the drop in ceilings for pvcs as they are very heavy. I did attempt this but in bathrooms over no popcorn ceilings.
It's beautiful, but don't even think about it if you have heated ceilings. Don't use any tile with the fire hazard materials. It's a great way to make a home look expensive, but it could lower the value of the home.
A to Z Guide on building a patio paver walkway in an hour for $150: th-cam.com/video/BFfCkUB_ORg/w-d-xo.html
New video on Cutting Pavers and Using Polymeric Sand -> Enjoy th-cam.com/video/uzL7uMomzPc/w-d-xo.html
I put similar ceiling tiles in my bedroom to cover the yellowed probably-asbestos popcorn, however I found that the tiles weren't quite square so I had a gap on pretty much every tile that had to be caulked. It's awkward to work overhead for long periods of time, so I'd recommend a tall enough ladder that you can reach the ceiling comfortably. It also goes much faster if you can have someone apply the glue and hand you the tiles - less up & down the ladder.
100 percent agree. Caulking is definitely recommended and so is painting
Three questions: You showed a can of Behr paint, but didn’t mention when the tiles were painted. Was the painting done prior to installing the tiles? 2.) Why do you recommend painting the tiles? 3.) If I paint the tiles, would I still need to caulk the seams, as the paint would perhaps fill in the lines?
Hey, at 15:41, to mark the hole before you cut it, I would use my wife's old red lipstick, and color the hole's edge in the ceiling and then press the tile in place. Then remove the tile and on the back will be the red circle to cut out. I did that when marking where to drill for a deadbolt in the door jamb...just color the deadbolt, then crank it against the jamb to leave a mark, then paddle drill the hole out...easy peezy.
good call!
Why not just measure in from the 2 adjoining new tiles to locate the hole for the new tile?
@@nevillenewman2785 You can certainly measure, but if you just color the edge ofthe circle for an example, then press the tile into the circle , you will have made a perfect impression of where the precise strike is as it will leave a red circle.Then hurry, and shovethe lipstick ack in your wife's purse before she notices it gone.
We just bought a house with popcorn and have been trying to figure out solutions. This is such an awesome idea. Great video and thanks for putting this up!
Happy to help
I haven't gone thru all the comments, I imagine all the negative comments are from ceiling installers. YOu certainly have put them out of a job... Oh well, I'm no millionaire, I'm a DYI guy. I look forward to finding the right style to fit my townhouse. Thanks dude.
Some of these comments are awful. I thought it came out good and thought you did a great job. It helped me - thanks for sharing.
Glad it was helpful! Trolls will be trolls...
The comments are amusing thus far. You can tell not to many people are DIY ers or they would already know that #1 this is a perfectly legitimate fix #2 no the tiles don't fall down...the adhesive is way heavier than the tile #3 I am guessing that everyone with fire concerns also has a mattress and furniture free home as those will kill you long before your ceiling comes down. I know all of this because I installed this by myself in my last home with bronze colored tiles. Everyone actually thought it was real even though the ceilings were not that high. Changes to this installation - I would just buy the tile in the color I wanted and would not want to paint them after. And thus would spray paint all my seams before laying the tile to the matching finished color of ceiling to eliminate touch-ups.
I thought this type of tile wasn't supposed to be applied to an uneven surface such as popcorn ceilings? Is this just for staging or is it a permanent solution when done this way?
Thank you for your honesty. Buyer beware - for a quick easy fix someone did a cover-up. One man's greed is another man's problem. Nice guy..
I didn't think it was going to look good but it actually did and you if you had told me I would never guessed it was a styrofoam ceiling
Watch my updated videos, I've done a lot of these installations and people love them. All the haters in the comments claiming this is a fire hazard, insurance company approved it and it is fire rated, but you can paint it with fire paint as well if you really want to.
I love these ceiling tiles. A lot of design options. So many results I have seen have been stunning.
Thanks for your comment david, just make sure you take extra time in painting and caulking, I painted these after this video. Look even better
you can also glue 6 tiles into a box for a cooler. Many diverse applications here
Wow...so happy I stumbled on to this video...PERFECT FIX....thanks!!
Thanks for tour comment do take extra time in caulking and paint it
I gonna do this...however, my living room is 20 x 40 and is A-frame style....should be fun! Thanks so much for sharing your experience!
This is my current situation 😩
the cost is no more than just having it removed and textured, a 13x16 ft room at 3.29 is 648.00 not counting the install if you do it yourself it's about the same as getting the popcorn removed and done
Depending on where you live, and whether it has asbestos. I called a professional painter about just painting my yellowed popcorn ceiling and the quote was $1200 Cdn for 2 small rooms. To remove it is $85/hour and a huge mess. I was able to install this myself in the one room for about $400 and it looks much better than just painting the popcorn.
I am definitely worried about asbestos in my house, the old floor had it for sure. But what a great idea to cover it! I am not looking to sell, just improve the terrible ceilings in our home. I’ll definitely be looking into this.
Does everyone in America have asbestos in their houses LOL?
Looks fantastic! I checked out the reviews on this product from various sites - after reading all the atrocious comments on here - and all were raving!
I definitely don’t live in a million dollar home, but my husband and I are finally getting rid of the ugly popcorn ceiling in our kitchen! Great video!
It's a Great product! Haters and trolls will be trolling
Thank you for the video! It was detailed and informative and is a nice, easy and affordable option for people looking to get away from ugly popcorn ceiling. I would definitely use this in a space with little risk of fire like a small bathroom and I imagine it would hold up nicely to high moisture and steam. I appreciate your time in making this video!
Thanks for positive feedback. They've held up perfectly over the years now. If you're putting these in bathroom I recommend you paint with paint.
Thank you 😊 🙏 very helpful 😊
I like the idea of tiling over a popcorn ceiling, but NOT with Styrofoam! Even if it's supposed to be flame-retardant, it's like having a layer of napalm hanging over you. In a fire, you'll have molten plastic dripping on your head as you try to escape, and if the room flashes over, even "fireproofed" plastic will burn like gasoline. It's better to use the mineral wool tiles that are fireproof and reasonably priced.
Thanks for the comment:) however consider that your curtains and furniture has a higher chance of getting caught on fire.
Thanks for saying this. I am looking for solutions for our popcorn ceiling and never heard of mineral wool. Will be looking into it now!
I love this concept. With a hard plastic alternative I would totally do this!!!
You can get hard plastic vinyl but it's twice as expensive and much more difficult to glue
Is this very flammable?
The cheapest ones are, but even the flame retardant ones will smoke and melt when they get hot, and beyond a certain temperature, they'll burn like gasoline .
@@pcno2832oh my! I heard it's a fire hazard . Looks good!
WOW I love this! Thank you for sharing.
Happy to help. Its really amazing products
Popcorn ceilings eventually flake off because 98% of them were put up without the surface being primed first. Even with your ceiling tiles, this will still happen. The glue is bonding to the popcorn ceiling and not the drywall. These panels will eventually start sagging and possibly fall off due to the extra weight you've added to the popcorn above each tile.
Thanks for your comment. I've never heard of that specific issue. These tiles will never fall off as the adhesive used dries solid.
You arę definitly right, I already had this problem with popcorn however, I drill little holes and push some Alex silikocon as a glue and as far looks good !
Completely brighter! Wow. Thank you, great idea!
You are so welcome!
Did they coat the styrofoam so it can be painted? I'm a painter and have never painted styrofoam. It's very porous stuff. I've painted a lot of popcorn ceilings and it is not exactly a firm surface. Sometimes just touching it can bring down chunks of it. Those tiles are glued to an unstable surface.
hey Ted, glad you asked as i ran into the same issue once or twice. The PVC or these styrofoam tiles have about 0.125" bevel to account for the popcorn, the edges is really what sticks to the popcorn ceilign. I suggest pressing and removing the larger popcorn balls to have a somewhat flat surface for the tile to adhere to, but there is some give in the foam as you apply it, so all in all goes on flat over the popcorn surfaces. Also they recommend you caulk to the joints to loose any imprefections. Painting is RECOMMENDED but i just didn't do it on the video as it would take a while to caulk and paint everything. Double the time. Because the tiles are light, there is no chance of them falling or you seeing the popcorn "bumps" over the styrofoam.
its not styrofoam, its polystyrene and meant to be painted. if you are a professional painter, you should know this
Hmm, this video takes a while to get to the point... you tubers don't fall in love with the sound of your voice. Makes for long boring videos
Gotta get in the ads to make money...lol
I beg to differ.... 😉
Fast forward?? Watch it at 1.5x speed ?? Lol
Alisha Smith I don’t.
I completely agree. I really wish these people would just cut the shit and get to the point.
It looks good, but I'm not so sure how much value is added once people catch on that the ceiling tile and crown is made of styro. I would adjust my offer accordingly at best and might even dismiss making an offer because I know something is being covered up and of the uncertainty of knowing what happens if or when there's a roof or water leak somewhere. And the uncertainty of what it will look like over time. I know if cheap caulk is used it will look bad in no time and need to be recaulked or painted.
You arę right !
This is a joke right... A two story $1.4 executive suite with Styrofoam ceiling and a AC unit hanging out the window…seriously!? Dude your reputation as a realtor is on the line. Have some pride and put quality products in place valued at that level. Save this stuff for your lower end flips. You would feel ripped off if you bought a luxury car only to find out down the road that it mini van engine in it and generic radio with a Bose face plate slap on the front. You didn’t address the reason those stains were occurring on the sealing, just simply covered them up…smh Makes people wonder what else is being masked to look pretty.
Hey Todd, I am not a realtor, never have been. Unfortunately this is an average price of a house in Toronto area. You'd be surprised what people buy for a million dollars in our area. Do a google search. This is a product developed and sold in big box stores, it'a applied in restaurants, offices and business buildings, it's called FAUX, it's everywhere including outside. Stucco is styrofoam painted.
@@InvestorTheory This is exactly the solution to upgrade my 10x10 inch ceiling tiles instead of painting the ceiling in my cottage. I'll be in touch soon with an order.
Hood to know that the area you are from has idiots paying way to much for homes with cheap fixes and cheap products covering very questionable things. And people wonder why I don't trust anyone. As the poster said use better quality materials and fix the issues, and please stop saying it's what everyone does in my area that's like saying I'm donna nose dive off the side of a mountain because everyone does it. I always knew that stupid statement my father would say to me as a kid would come in handy at some point.
@@InvestorTheory You mention its an executive home and one of your higher end home that will take some time to sale... so I guess everyone lives in a executive home in Toronto. You mentioned this is used everywhere and its because its the cheapest way to go but also means its the lowest quality and something that it isnt going to last. Its only a quick fix that will have issues down the road.
@@butterflyforeve but i would nose dive off the side of a mountain if every investor did it.
Can humidity cause the tiles to fall off?
that depends on the glue you use. If you're going to have high moisture i wouldn't recommend these, just like i wouldn't put them in a washroom, rather PVC tiles.
Is this stuff as flammable as it looks ?
Actually I removed my popcorn ceiling over the stairway and replaced it with venetian plaster. removing the popcorn wasnt hard, but it was messy. On the other hand, the plastering was labor intensive, but seeing the light interplay with the polished and waxed ceiling is rewarding. I will get this material because I can paint it to resemble metallic tin, wood, marble, or broken color finish - even stencils. (I'm an accomplished decorative painter.).
Thx for your comment, It was spray painted a month later with intumesent paint. Looks way better.
Next time try mixing vinegar and water in a pesticide sprayer...take the 10 minutes to protect the walls / floor with plastic...spray the popcorn down and it will scrape off SO EASILY. The popcorn will reactive like the day it was sprayed on...zero dust. My wife and I removed 2300 sq ft and cleaned up the entire mess in under 3 hours at our home. I spent a few hours skim coating imperfections, sanding....then we painted them twice. I'm a painting contractor, always nice to test something out on your own home first. I've completed approx 10 popcorn removal jobs since then. Everyone is amazed at how easy I get the popcorn off.
I'm surprised a $1m home has a window a/c. The ceiling tiles came out great. It gives the room character
Paint this and show us the after plz! would love to see the final results
I went to two different paint shops. They looked at me like I was some kind of nut case when I said that I wanted paint best suited for styrofoam ceiling tiles.
This video reminded me about the story of the 3 Little Pigs. I'd be safer in a house built with sturdy material. I don't know about all these easy shortcuts. I get it, no one minds saving on big house projects but if I had a million dollar home, I wouldn't mind investing in it some more especially in a central air conditioning system, not like the unit hanging off the window.
What? You dont want to use duct tape and Styrofoam? I cant believe this is even real for a million dollar house. Was this video posted on April 1st?
I prefer videos where the home owner is not trying to sell a product but share their DIY projects with others.
No-one is trying to sell a product. This is an amazing product I reviewed and sharing with people who never heard of it, like i haven't before i found this. Getting a discount code on something is also nice. Instead of watching videos, perhaps you should consider getting some projects completed and sharing them with others.
My goodness! Why does everyone have to be so damn negative! If one doesn't like or approve, MOVE ON! SHEESH! If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all...just a thought.
@@kpasso3990 karen
So they specialize in material for staging apartments or homes ?
If you are buying and selling houses and fixing them up having a chalk line should be in your toolbox. I don't do any of those things and own a chalk liner, they are pretty cheap and super handy for a lot of things.
How much does this cost??? I just sprayed with water and used a scraper.
We live in fl so I’m curious how long would you expect them to last with sunlight on them all the time? I know that tires and window seals don’t last on cars here.
If you look closely you can see every dab of glue showing through the panels, unless you can paint styrofoam it’s not that great of product and it’s very flimsy
You took the words out of my mouth. The glue spots look cheap. Not sure if you could paint it, but it certainly needs it.
Also, how well does that amount of glue allow those panels to stick to such a rough surface? Seems like the BEST fix would be to scrape it off and do a Venetian plaster look, or textured finish. Styrofoam cup panels is just....stupid on a million dollar home.
They look great but would this work on stucco/textured ceilings?
Yes as long as the adhesive used sticks you're good
IS this really much quicker than just scraping off and repainting if doing yourself though...
I have never done ceiling tiles before, but I have done many floors. The problem when you stick new flooring over old flooring when the old floor starts to loosen or come up, then the new floor follows suit. I would imagine it would be the same as just going over the popcorn. I know it flakes off over the years, especially if you have a leak so I would think that would or could make the tiles come down also. Unless of course, you are doing this just for a quick flip. If that is a million-dollar home, I would just take the time to remove the popcorn and then put up the tiles if you want that look. Just my opinion.
Thanks for taking the time to leaveyour feedback.
can i glue the tiles to the joists --there is no ceiling--need to cover up the wiring
You could. But I wouldn't put these up, especially if u have live wiring. I'd say get the pvc ones . More expensive but these are easily penetrated that's why u want to put these as a veneer on something.
Isn’t Styrofoam highly flammable?
Of course , however as are drapes, tables and they are closer to the floor where fires start. Drywall is also flammable, if you have a source of fire on the ceiling then your tiles are the least of your worries.
are they easy to clean?
U dont clean them
Way too much talking, not enough action. O.m.g. lost interest.
one of my first videos... sorry, Watch on 2x speed :)
@@InvestorTheory good effort!
OMG, I think its great
Takes courage to put yourself out there. I appreciate this video.
I've taken down my popcorn, was going to fix, patch n paint it, But, want the ceiling tiles after seeing this video.
Agreed
I really love this technique and it's very nice and amazing. Maybe some people criticize because it is not professional but I will do in my popcorn seling. I haven't a question what glue u used for vinyl tiles and if it really will stay long time? Thanks
It's been years and looks as good as when I finished it. After this video I caulked and painted the ceiling which isnt shiwn in video. It looks incredible. Haters gonna hate
Isn't Styrofoam highly susceptible to high heat, i.e. can lighting?
Light bulbs are not pressed against styrofoam and recessed lighting does not get hot now with LED lighting, nothing to worry about.
My mom has this ALL OVER THE HOUSE and even the garage!! I am just like...really?? So trying to fix that is the issue we are having.
So doing this for one room....this is a good idea, but what about a 1250 sq home. So now I am looking for tiles that are just solid plain white and I am having a hard time...😂..my journey is just ...whew.
I've done 1500 sq feet install. It can be done. Look in description. Amazon has best prices in large packs
I'd like to do this in my bedroom, but the entrance to my attic is in my bedroom (pull down ladder). How would I work the tiles around that? The opening is trimmed out as well. :\
Hy I like to know if I can use Acrilpro 2 set because Is not any where the I can buy your Acrylpro 2 set puse is only in Cananda, can you let me know if I can use Acrylpro 2 set is the one for USA Thank you and excellent video
Hey there, heres the glue , I recommend the big 3 gallon if you're doing a room that's 10x10 at the very least geni.us/AcrylproTileGlue
Success assumes your room is exactly square, right? Few homes are. Good luck with that!
Is there a renter-friendly alternative to the glue method? This would ruin the popcorn when removed. Would be great to have a renter-friendly method. Looks amazing!
Yes, apply foam board first then attach tiles to board instead.
I’d ask landlord first because it’s definitely an upgrade! And they may be glad you did it
Skeptical. The early shots were of a very different home. No chance that fireplace is in the same home as that ceiling he was doing. For a 1.4 million home with green mold in the ceiling and then to cover it up and not address the cause of the mold is pretty irresponsible. No chance those early shot and that ceiling were the same home.
Actually the green mold you're referring to is pl construction glue. and yes that is the same home, bit by bit reno.
Sure, ill add a video covering the upgrades in a couple weeks and I'll make a note to show the attic. That AC available if you're interested, you can pick it up and I'll show u the attic personally.
Next, we install some more highly flammable, easily melted materials in our home... let down.
For sure! We already have almost all of our walls cedar. The last thing I need to add to this match box is styrofoam ceilings! 🤷♀️
Thanks for the comments Danielle Lewis if everything in your house is flammable, why would u think the tallest item would catch first? These are fire rated, moreso than the curtains or lamps that are closest to the area where a fire could start.
@@InvestorTheory
Insulation is fiberglass and beams are treated with fire-proofing. Styrofoam is literally a component of homemade napalm, with the other component being gasoline. Kids learn that at the age of 8.
It can be painted with special paint to lessen the fire hazard. I wouldn't use it in a kitchen.
@@cadenrolland5250 I have shutters on my house that are technically made of the same material. It's lighter, etc. I get it... It's mounted to brick though... If a fire gets to that, it's all over anyway. I just know how extremely hot canned lighting can get and it just blows my mind that they would put this on a ceiling. I've seen how fast it melts and burns.
need info where to get it I,m Nogales Az
Look in description. For links
I would be a little afraid of this, because if a tile got damaged later, then what? The glue would be hell to get off the wall, even if you had extra tiles.
I would try a "Drywall Cut-Out Tool" for all those penetrations after your glue goes off a bit. Harbor freight around $25. After using it a bunch you would have to pry it out of your dead cold hands to take it away. Good idea--this is the kind of texturing a ceiling really needs. Make sure your caulk is paintable.
Thanks I'll consider it. This glue holds great, these tiles weigh almost nothing.
What are you sticking them to the ceiling with?
Tile adhesive. Then dap caulking in between the seams
I know you are not putting styrofoam crown molding in a million dollar home??
So how much do you think sheetrock will cost you?
Yes I am - You'd be suprised how many multi-million dollar homes use styrofoam not only interior but outdoor;)
@@bigbossjc4117 Sheet rock would be about double the cost and way too much work.
@Dingus E. Dow, never heard of that, but move to Toronto and you'll see what you can buy for 1 million, a shack.
In Vegas you can buy a house twice the size brand new for 600K, toronto market is almost on par with Los Angeles, except there a million dollars would buy a somewhat new mansion, here a used house with 3 seperate floors rented by ghetto tenants. it's unfortunate that anywhere in 120km distance, families cannot afford to live, but it is what it is.
I put embossed wall paper over popcorn. Looks great. Not the fire hazard of this stuff.
Nancy Rocks I’d like to see a video of that. The pop corn ceiling at a rental property is breaking off in big pieces. Stripping it off would be difficult plus it was build before 1980 so it might have asbestos in it.
Thanks for comment, these tiles are fire rated according to talissafecor certification and sold in Canada. There is less chance of them setting on fire than curtains or other fire hazards as they are on a wall.
yes we had this in the uk in the seventy's now we are ripping them down
I tried this and it failed so unhappy
You failed.... for trying to use styrofoam for your ceiling
And be happy! Styrofoam ceiling is ugly, cheap looking .....not to mention fire hazard. It is for very poor huts....
I just put up 1/4" drywall.
Play Safe From Elliot Lake Ontario Canada.
I agree with you by time you do all that you could of hung ceiling and ready to start finishing to each his own
does it last forever? i also have pop corn ceiling and I do need to remove this . I prefer using tiles rather than removing. Do polystrene ceiling tiles last forever?
how do you paint these? Does the paint stick?
You mentioned painting these tiles....did you actually paint them for this video presentation??
i painted these later with fire rated paint i had lying around.
Can these be used in a bathroom?
Yes but if you take long steamy showers amd you have no vents in your washroom I wouldn't suggest it. I installed these with glue and bot of gorilla glue and thumbtacks , then filled seams with damp alex 230 silicone. And painted them. geni.us/whiteceilingtiles these stand up to moisture better
This was extremely helpful and looks great! Definitely subscribed!!!! 😁 also wonder if this works with plastic type tiles? I think your video is very informative and detailed for the everyday person.
I like it, but is there a higher quality solution? Higher quality strapping and product. I'm just cringing 😬
No there isn't similar better product. You can do pvc which are about 3 times more expensive fireproof to a point and you'll need drop ceiling
Skim coating over popcorn ceilings is always another very solid option that would be much better IMO. 🤦🏼♀️
Vinegar eats through paint. Simply mix vinegar and water, protect the room with plastic...spray the popcorn and it will scrape off SO EASILY. Literally not a tough task at all.
Sean Sutton my problem with doing that is we don’t know if there’s asbestos. 😩.
@@daniellelewis60 Asbestos will damage your lungs when inhaled in large quantities. When you reactive the popcorn by wetting it down you will see virtually zero dust. a $35 3M mask is more than enough protection to remove popcorn. Those that choose to remove it "dry"...sure....those people are creating tons of asbestos particles which can be inhaled.
How would you go about it if there is a light popcorn ceiling but the ceiling is concrete. It is a condominium
same process Frank... Use QUICK GRAB PL adhesive instead it will guarantee to stick to cement and it dries hard, you may need to paint it afterwards though, if the grey glue is seen through , that would depend on how bright your condo is...but even with that, it would look even better when you paint it. which i did after i caulked the seams, just not in this video.
Great job! I love it.a lot of work.
How fire safe would these tiles be?
Hey, about as safe as curtains.
@@InvestorTheory i checked the video be has.. The styrofoam has an added compound apparently. But still, on a ceiling, seems dangerous if firefighters or anyone has to get through something like that.
Maybe a paint would help prevent that. Just seems a bit cheapish is all
The ones from talissadecor come with a fire rating. But to each their own.
I have polystyrene crown molding that I rendered to resemble wood. You can't tell by looking at time.
looking at it.
the price doesn't sound cheap to me
Not for styrofoam. Seems like they could go for half that price for the cheap material.
I like those Styrofoam crown moldings! Never saw those before! Don't know if I like the thin nature of these Styrofoam ceiling panels though. The product could be made thicker and sturdier. Not saying these would not work nicely, but I would prefer more SOLID Styrofoam panels -- do they make those?
I put these in a new house I built in 1988 and they still look fantastic.
I don't get what the paint was for. Did you paint the tiles afterwards?
Yes. You can paint them to make it much more cleaner. You can use fire protection paint also I'd tou have the budget.
What the popcorn is uneven?
It doesn't make any difference the tiles have a slight dip to accommodate popcorn. If there is a piece that's very big u cab pick it off
I wanted to do my living room, dining room, all open to each other, found 1.6 x 1.6 tiles at Homedepot for $1.88 each. It would STILL cost over one thousand dollars.
don't buy from home depot...plus i dont think home depot carries the polystyrene ones... go to the links in the description, i think you were going for the pvc those you need to use drop ceilings.
Is it worth it if selling? Have long room 28x15 separated by breakfast bar to 10x8 kitchen. From right above breakfast barBB area of ceiling back about 10’ in other words basically the middle portion of entire run it’s looking kinda shitty due to numerous patching from water leaking above. Used that Homex spray can a few areas not blending to good. May use hopper doing once over the worst portion to blend better then repaint. But save from needing tile whole ceiling what bout just a portion like 6-8’’x15’ over breakfast bar area. Thought of 4”x8”faux beam thru center of kitchen butting to a T over BB having 2 recesses lights in it with couple pediments hanging over BB. Integrating 2’x2’ tiles around pad the T portion could potentially look alright tho some of outside edges of tiles not bordering wall/ Beam be left exposed toward middle of dining room.
It's a large area but yes I've had several agents here and they love the look. I installed these all downstairs in hallway living room and family room.
Thank you so much for posting that you just solved some very big problems for me and I appreciate your posting this and all the links as well thank you and happy investing
Is that reverse male pattern baldness?
Thanks for the intro though, I have thought for years these need to be made. Still over priced though, for what they are.
thanks for the comment Court:) And no, just a terrible haircut , I've been using the PVC vinyl ones at another property, much much harder to put up and 4x the price.. real estate agents don't see the difference anyways.
Oops the tennis ball hit the ceiling,got any spare tiles .
This guy just have some used car dealers in his family tree. This is a cheap and dirty coverup intended to fool the inattentive buyer.
I wish I had used dealers in my family, I'd have a better car. When buyers visit a property they ask if it's coffered ceilings, every person that has seen these at the properties I've installed and my colleagues asked if it's real, and they were more impressed that they weren't. I have installed pvc plastic tiles instead, they came out better at 3 times the price though. To each their own .
Grow up and take the pacifier out of your mouth
@@InvestorTheory Don't think I would ever ask if a coffered ceiling was real, unless of course it didn't look real.
I really love this technique. It's simple and very practical. I know some people criticize it because they think it's not professional, maybe, but it's looks just amazing.
I have a question what glue u used and this glue is
I used ACRYL PRO, it is a wall and flooring tile glue, home depot and most construction stores sell it, its $25 for a 5 liters, which is more than enough for 3 rooms.
3:15 why is there a noose
it's for after i read all the comments :p actually that was left over from some ceiling light fixtures that were hanging for photography studio.
😂😂😂 That's awful. People are jerks.
I would never put this in my home..I'm just wondering however..doesn't that "glue" come in a calk tube like contractors adhesive??
Would be a LOT easier AND less messy!!
Why not just scrape it or skim coat it?
Not really sure in this case but some homeowners have ship lapped over popcorn in an effort to seal it in... depending upon the age of the home the popcorn may contain asbestos and there are in most states only two ways to get rid of asbestos popcorn, seal it or hire an abatement team to remove it...cheaper to seal it. In this property I don't see why not hire someone to remove it.
@@BallooNeccesities Age is actually a misnomer. asbestos popcorn is still used today. There was a short period where asbestos was stopped by the EPA. Unfortunately, in 1991, asbestos industry supporters challenged and overturned the ban in a landmark lawsuit: Corrosion Proof Fittings v. the Environmental Protection Agency. Although the case resulted in several small victories for asbestos regulation, the EPA ultimately failed to put an end to asbestos.
@@flightographist The insight is spot on!
I don’t think it looks that bad. Would be good for covering a damaged ceiling for a quick sell but would not consider a real “upgrade.” Might look more authentic with a coat of paint...
excellent idea!
whoa why are people knocking this? faux painting derived from painting cheap materials to resemble marble and exotic woods going back to Roman times. Even the top of the Sistene Chapel was constructed with filler material in order to reduce the weight.
This took so long!!!!! I took of my popcor Viking in a room this size in 1 hr. Just lay down a drop cloth- get a pump sprayer ($15) Lethe dry wall knife ($17) i hr.
This is soooooo needless!!!! Take Precaution.
Wear a mask. Scrape away.
Adding more TO walls and ceilings is just perpetuating the problem for someone else to fix later down the line we need to just STOP.
what BS, but oh yes this is just “one of his properties” does he do instamertials on the side?
Glue the ceiling tile directly to all popcorn ceiling is not a good idea, unless you remove popcorn where you glue down
Did you try PVC ceiling tiles as well? I wonder which would be better for hiding popcorn ceilings...
They are much more difficult to glue, you'd need to run a track for the drop in ceilings for pvcs as they are very heavy. I did attempt this but in bathrooms over no popcorn ceilings.
It's beautiful, but don't even think about it if you have heated ceilings. Don't use any tile with the fire hazard materials. It's a great way to make a home look expensive, but it could lower the value of the home.
What are heated ceilings lol
Wow!!! Way cool!!
Thanks
Over 3 dollars each for styrofoam?
I think right now they averaged to $1.50 sq / foot Canadian. you can get 12 for $80 on amazon.