What is the difference between using Procoat ceiling coating and regular latex paint on ceiling tiles?
Conventional paints have a bridging quality that can result in the tile pores being covered with a film of dried material. On an acoustical tile, closing these pores reduces the tile’s ability to absorb sound, thereby causing an increase in noise level within that space. The same bridging characteristic results in the tile sticking to the supporting t-bars, making it difficult to gain access above the ceiling for maintenance purposes. What is the cost savings when comparing ceiling restoration and new tile replacement? Ceiling restoration is approximately one-half the dollar cost of replacement. Return to Top Are there any other saving factors when comparing ceiling restoration vs. new tile replacement? There are four significant additional savings that are generally recognized. • Installation time, particularly in occupied spaces, is one-third of that required for new tile replacement. • Ceiling tile restoration reduces solid waste disposal. • A restored tile has a surface finish that
