[ogre]

I have sprayed a few acoustical tile ceilings with a product called procoustic by procoat. The only problem is no one carries it and it takes a long time to get it when ordered. I have a small ceiling to do this week and was thinking of using somthing else. Does anyone have any recommendations. I was thinking of using a cheap latex like chb.
Thanks Mike

 

[painttofish]

Fiberglass tiles shouldn't be painted. A decent latex should be fine. Might want to paint both sides to avoid cupping.

 

[YubaPaintPro]

Hey,
I looked up the TDS on Procoat & it sounds like interior flat wall. I would use a low grade very flat interior paint. Thin maybe if needed based on rig & ceiling size. Keep a wet edge and be consistent. Prime any water spots w/ Zinsser's Cover's Up.

http://zinsser.com/product_detail.asp?ProductID=86

 

[CeilPro.com]

It's tricky...

I have over 30 years' experience refinishing nothing but acoustical ceilings, and I now offer a comprehensive training package to painting contractors, at

There are VERY few conventional flat paints that look good on an acoustical ceiling, as most tiles are porous and absorb the paint unevenly. This typicallly leaves streaking on the ceiling, which may not be obvious initially, but when any outside light (or reflected light) hits it at an angle, you're going to be getting a callback from an unhappy customer.

ProCoat is generally available from SW stores, but you have to order it and pay shipping. The advantage to it is that it dries totally flat, and covers well. Always cross-hatch to ensure even coverage.

If you'd like more info about our training package, take a look at our web site and either call or email me.

 

[Paradigmzz]

Ive used a boatload of procoat. It smells like glass cleaner- chock full of ammonia.

 

[S.LUCAS PAINTS]

ive had alot of luck using dryfall flat latex on ceiling tiles black or white can even tint if wanted (spraylastic)

 

[Hardplayer1965]

ProCoustic contains no ammonia. It does contain some pine oil for scent. If considering a flat latex paint versus ProCoustic, you are not doing you or your customers any favors. The tech data information on ProCoustic does not list all of the ingredients and one thing it does not contain is the same type of binder used in latex paint. This one ingredient alone damages acoustics, causes bridging and also makes those tiles no longer recyclable.

 

[Hardplayer1965]

You cant paint both sides of a fiberglass tile. The fiberglass is very absorbent and it is unnecessary to paint both sides of fiberglass tiles. They don't cup. What does happen when painting fiberglass tiles is that the facing, which is flimsy sticks to the grids and when the tile is lifted, the facing comes right off. This is another reason to use ProCoustic on fiberglass panels. It won't bridge like paint will.

 

[AlphaWolf]

I second the post of Dryfall. Problem i have found is the Acoustic tiles seems to either have a texture or even pours holes like a drop down ceilings. Some flats are to thick and fill in this areas. Dryfall on the other hand is like slightly thicker water. Stuff is made to hold back dust dirt rust really anything. I have done dryfall many times. If your worried about water spots and so forth just spray it in oil dryfall and be done with it. Why even use the latex. I hate prime the spots with this than top coat. If im already smelling the oil why not spend the extra 20-30 min and just finish in that product and call it a day. Saves you time and lets You wear one of those cool white condom suits (tyvek paint suits)