Do Armstrong ceiling tiles contain formaldehyde?

Many Armstrong acoustical mineral fiber ceilings are formulated with no formaldehyde and they outperform CHPS Section 01350 requirements on emissions. Contact TechLine at 877-ARMSTRONG (278-7876).

Are ceiling tiles a standard size?

Ceiling Tile Performance Features Sizes: all tiles are available in the surface mount 12” x 12” tile size, 24″ x 24″ and 24″ x 48″ drop ceiling tiles, 6″ x 48″ and 5″ x 84″ plank styles.

Are ceiling tiles toxic?

Don’t use ceiling tiles with dangerous air-polluting chemicals. Many fiberglass and mineral fiber ceiling panels use formaldehyde, a carcinogen and respiratory irritant, as a binding agent. Other ceiling tiles may contain hormone-disrupting PVC, chemical flame retardants or antimicrobial treatments.

Can ceiling tiles make you sick?

Exposure to high dust levels may cause skin, eyes, throat or upper respiratory tract irritations. Exposure to dust produced during handling or cutting the product may cause eye, skin, nose, throat and upper respiratory tract irritation. Extreme exposure to large amounts of dust may cause labored breathing and sneezing.

What size are office ceiling tiles?

The most commonly used T shapes are 15/16″ wide; however, 9/16″ wide T shapes are becoming more common. Suspended ceiling manufacturers also make a variety of shapes that offer aesthetic options to the designer. A stepped T shape is often used with tegular tiles to provide a ceiling with more depth.

How do you measure ceiling tiles?

Take your length measurement, multiply it by your width measurement, and then divide the result by 144. Typically, your measurements will be in inches, and dividing the resulting number by 144 (or the number of inches in a square foot) will give you your square footage for ordering your metal ceiling tiles.

What do you cut ceiling tiles with?

All types of ceiling tiles can be cut with basic hand tools. Acoustic tiles—the lightweight fiber panels—are cut with a carpet knife. Drywall-like drop ceiling (suspended ceiling) tiles are cut with a utility knife or a drywall saw. Tin ceiling tiles are cut with tin snips.