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What size staple should I use?

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You want your staple points to go at least a half-inch into the wood (1¼ cm), so choose accordingly.

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Why do you have to put up the furring strips? Why can't you put them on the ceiling?

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You can if the original ceiling is in good shape. Furring strips are used when there's no ceiling in place or it's in bad condition. See Method 2 above.

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If I start from the center I will have two offcuts at the corners. How can I avoid this?

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Starting in the middle means you'll end up with two pairs of end rows of equal width, which some people prefer for esthetic reasons. If you don't care about that, you can start at one corner and work across the ceiling in two directions. You'll probably end up with the last rows being of different widths than the rest. Professional tilers would want to avoid that.

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What type of product can be used to finish the 3" gap from the end of the ceiling tile to the wall?

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Crown molding is an option. There are different sizes and angles, and it is sold at just about every hardware and home improvement store. It can be tricky to install, but it is a nice touch in any room.

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What type of adhesive should I use?

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See Method 2, Step 2 above. An all-purpose adhesive should work.

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