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QuestionWhat size staple should I use?DonaganTop AnswererYou want your staple points to go at least a half-inch into the wood (1¼ cm), so choose accordingly.
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QuestionWhy do you have to put up the furring strips? Why can't you put them on the ceiling?DonaganTop AnswererYou 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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QuestionIf I start from the center I will have two offcuts at the corners. How can I avoid this?DonaganTop AnswererStarting 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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QuestionWhat type of product can be used to finish the 3" gap from the end of the ceiling tile to the wall?Brad WinkfeinCommunity AnswerCrown 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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QuestionWhat type of adhesive should I use?DonaganTop AnswererSee Method 2, Step 2 above. An all-purpose adhesive should work.
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