Is there any required prep of the tiles before painting?
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Not really as long as your ceiling is in good and stable condition without any leaks or mold. You may want to use a broom to get some of the dust particles out as this will ensure that adhesive will hold up better. Also, please follow the instructions for installing these tiles. The recommended adhesive is Acryl Pro which is available from Home Depot stores (flooring aisle). Also, you can visit Antique Ceilings website for additional installation info.
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I put a glaze on mine and it did take longer to dry since the tile is made of foam but other than that it did fine.
97480
Hello, no the parts are not pre-painted ... They are white or light grey flat, ready to be painted. :)
213333
You can give your tiles a more sturdier feel by 'painting' them with watered down white glue. I've done this a few times and my friends prefer them this way.
2059260
With a little help from an adult the answer is yes. Prepaint before assembly and then check pieces before you glue and you should be good to go!
1052684
I would order 2 kits. Also prep the area by taping off both edges if the seam with painters tape. Load up on rubber gloves, this stuff is messy but very very effective.
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I don't know if it is required but I did not use any glue. We just laid them down on the floor and made sure they were butted up against each other. They look great and I am really happy with my purchase.
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Hi, Yes you should Paint the whole Hull before you Put it Together cause that's what I did, I recommend you use Masking Tape around it as well before you start Painting, the whole Hull is in Black so all you would have to do is the Red Waterline on the Bottom and the White on the Top.
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Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing anyway, but I could have saved a lot of time and money.
361920
Yes, IF you prep the area - clean, no corrosion, dry - AND don't introduce water until the specified dry/set time.
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I would think so. The adhesive isn't terribly sticky though so painting that first coat might be tricky. I would make certain that if you're sanding first that you clean the dust residue well to ensure the best adhesion prior to coating - and if possible float on the coating rather than painting. I would just be concerned that some of the finer details might get moved by brush strokes.
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It all depends on what your paint looks like and what you're trying to do. I would clay/wash/wax with a good wax and you'll be set
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This would be creative coloring- Get the terra cotta pack, use the white, or use some epoxy (messy), fill your tile, then get some enamel paint and paint the top to match And use a clear coat in either gloss or flat or semigloss to match. Yeah it's a pain, but it's about all you have besides replacing tile
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Glue the pieces together before painting as the glue will hold better to a raw surface than a painted one!
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Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing anyway, but I could have saved a lot of time and money. Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing... » Read More Matthew, just paint your cabinets. I wish I had. You may have to sand, or use a chemical stripper to prep the surface first; the kit comes with a chemical deglazer that you use first, but it was a pain. Beyond that I can't see any difference in what's in the kit and what you can buy on the shelf of a Home Depot, although it comes with a can of this stuff you use to pre-age them for a specific look. The final step is a glaze that is AWFUL and hard to work with, esp if you are painting your cabinets white. I wish I had just bought a hand sander and semi gloss paint -- which I ended up doing anyway, but I could have saved a lot of time and money. « Show Less
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I used a primer first just becase I was priming the rest of the room. I don't see any problem with just painting over it. It is vinyl and heavy enough paper to not have any problems.
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No clear coating required on cabinet paint. Kit includes all you need except the roller tray. Paint, rollers and handle, sandpaper (if needed). The counter top paint if you are interested in it also, that kit comes with the protective top coating included. Both kits came with all needed items except the paint / roller tray. I had plenty of paint left over from both kits. Hope this helps.
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I would lightly sand the present finish and apply a primer before painting. But yes it is made of wood and can be painted.