Armstrong ceiling tile question
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01-16-17, 08:03 PM
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Armstrong ceiling tile question
We are in the process of having our basement finished (woo hoo, I am not doing it, boo hoo, it is $$$$).. We are looking at ceiling tiles. Contractor recommended the Armstrong Sahara (271). Though it is nice, we are looking for something with a smoother finish. The Sahara has quite the abrasive finish. Anyone have ideas for a smooth panel with the "drop-in" feature of the 271?
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01-16-17, 08:12 PM
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Why not search through the options yourself? I assume by "drop in" you are referring to tegular edges?
2' x 2' Panel Ceilings by Armstrong
296 Oasis is classified as a "smooth" texture. It still has a little grain to it though. Just click "smooth" on the left side of that page to narrow your search. There are 8 styles they classify as smooth.
2' x 2' Panel Ceilings by Armstrong
296 Oasis is classified as a "smooth" texture. It still has a little grain to it though. Just click "smooth" on the left side of that page to narrow your search. There are 8 styles they classify as smooth.
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01-17-17, 04:24 AM
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I actually tend to research everything before asking. Sadly, I am not finding much useful information out there, which is why I come here. As for edge, yes, tegular. As for finished, the wife's preference is smooth like sheetrock.
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01-17-17, 04:56 AM
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You may only find a smooth finish in commercial 5/8" fireproof panels. They tend to be heavy, expen$ive, and won't have the edge you are looking for. So swing the research to commercial and you may find smooth that will work.
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01-17-17, 09:57 AM
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Just make sure they are the drop in, recessed edges, it's a more modern look and really helps hide any minor imperfections of the grid.
To each their own but the smooth panels look cheap to me!
To each their own but the smooth panels look cheap to me!
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01-17-17, 10:52 AM
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I generally agree with looking cheap. That being said, nearly all I have seen are the basic ones that you see in schools and buildings. I have never seen nice ones in a house. As the clock is ticking, I am just going with the Sahara and will evaluate later.
Thanks for the comments.
Thanks for the comments.
