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Customer Reviews for Ceilume Stratford Stone Feather-Light 2 ft. x 2 ft. Lay-in Ceiling Tile (160 sq. ft. / case)

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Model #V1-STR-22STO-40

Store SKU #1005512208

  • Vinyl panel is surprisingly thin but amazingly strong
  • Easy to cut and handle, tough to harm once installed
  • Sold by single tile, case of 10, and economical case of 40

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  • 4.1
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  • 78% recommend this product
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Super light weight, easy to cut, great value, and looks awesome! When we moved into our home, the...
Super light weight, easy to cut, great value, and looks awesome! When we moved into our home, the previous owner had standard popcorn looking ceiling tiles. They did well with cutting down on noise but it wasn't that aesthetically pleasing and were heavy. A couple of the pieces did have some nasty yellow as well from water that had gotten on them. After taking a couple down, we noticed some gifts from mice that had been crawling around up there. After realizing mice had run free on the old tile, we made sure to seal every hole around the house to stop their rampage. Once they were officially evicted, we found these new tiles to install. These tiles are extremely light weight and thin. The nice thing about that is being able to easily manipulate them into their 2'x2' spot and the ease of cutting. We kept that old framework from the previous tiles and placed these back in their spot. The hardest part were the weird shaped corners of our basement. That required a bit of measuring and cutting. Just had to make sure we were cutting the correct way since it was easy to reverse the tiles. (Going from measuring up top to cutting the new tiles on the ground). You can grab a good pair of sharp scissors and have your way. The only time I used a box cutter was to make an "x" in the spot I was going to put my light cans. After making the "x", I used scissors to complete the circle. Another nice feature of the these tiles is the ability to easily move them to get into the ceiling. Ours, being installed in the basement, lets me quickly check pipes and electrical/cable wires much easier. You can paint the framework white to match the tiles, or buy the ceiling tape that does the same thing, to make everything match. I have yet to do that but that's probably best to do before putting the ceiling up. For the cost, looks, and ease of use, these are great tiles. I'm very happy and more importantly, the wife is happy!
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    Better appearance rather than the standard ceiling tile. Easy to work with, cut with scissors. A ...
    Better appearance rather than the standard ceiling tile. Easy to work with, cut with scissors. A bit pricey and they are thin and flimsy, but once they're in they look great. They are vinyl and prone to static electricity, so make sure all of your dirt making is complete BEFORE installation.
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    These tiles are beautiful! Worth the investment.
    These tiles are beautiful! Worth the investment.
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    I had reservations at first about the quality and durability of this product. After over one yea...
    I had reservations at first about the quality and durability of this product. After over one year in place, we decided to utilize this product in another application and it continues to amaze everyone that sees it. Very attractive and lightweight. Much better choice for a number of applications.
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    Was easy to install. We used them to update our VFW hall. And for little expense made an accent a...
    Was easy to install. We used them to update our VFW hall. And for little expense made an accent above a chandelier much more impressive.
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    Easy to put up over ceiling tiles. Clean and bright
    Easy to put up over ceiling tiles. Clean and bright
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    Love the look! Easy to install
    these ceiling tiles take the room to another level. so ready to install.
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      We redid our laundry room ceiling and I love it.
      We redid our laundry room ceiling and I love it.
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      This product is the best drop ceiling I've seen. No messy fibrous material. Easily cuts with scis...
      This product is the best drop ceiling I've seen. No messy fibrous material. Easily cuts with scissors and easy to fit. Installed an 8 x 8 room with new supports in less than 2 hours. Washable and a good selection of patterns. Can't wait to try the model that glues onto the hard surface with no drop ceiling.
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      Celing looks great. Very happy with ease of installation. Very simple to trim and handle. Very ha...
      Celing looks great. Very happy with ease of installation. Very simple to trim and handle. Very happy with results.
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      tile fell right into place, just a couple hour job
      tile fell right into place, just a couple hour job
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      Excellent product and very easy to install. I replace the old drop ceiling panels in the basement...
      Excellent product and very easy to install. I replace the old drop ceiling panels in the basement with this product and boy what a difference it made in the look of the rooms. All you need to install is a sharp knife, straight edge and a tape measure. The best investment I have made. I highly recommend
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      Response from The CeiluminaryFeb 28, 2017
      Hi JD, thanks for the kind words and the photo you shared. Your ceiling looks great and it helps other customers to see that you've installed a ceiling fan below your Ceilume Stratford tiles.
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      5 found this review helpful
      I ordered 120 tiles and was surprised how small the three boxes of 40 were! These tiles are ligh...
      I ordered 120 tiles and was surprised how small the three boxes of 40 were! These tiles are light - which surprised the contractor. He was initially concerned; however, the tiles were easy to install and especially easy to cut around my new recessed lights. He had two ceilings up in two days. They have a modern classic look. I would highly recommend these.
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      Response from The CeiluminaryJan 31, 2017
      Since our tiles are relatively thin when compared to the old mineral fiber tiles, they nest together for packaging/shipping. This saves packaging and shipping costs and makes handling much easier. We're thrilled that you're happy with your new Ceilume ceiling!
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      Thinner and lighter than I expected but still highly recommended. I used the 2 by 2 times for my ...
      Thinner and lighter than I expected but still highly recommended. I used the 2 by 2 times for my cut pieces on the end.
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        5 found this review helpful
        New Ceiling Tiles Make Basement Finishing Complete
        These ceiling tiles were fantastic! They were lightweight, and easy to cut and fit with a scissor. It made installation both quick and easy, and they look great! It was a huge improvement over the old thick, fibrous ceiling tiles I've used in the past. No more dust or cracked and stained tiles to worry about! Thanks for a truly great and inexpensive product!
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        16 found this review helpful
        Exactly like back in the day!
        This tile is perfect for a girls bedroom, living room or any spot in your house that needs a finished look. It makes the room so bright and inviting, we absolutely love it!
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        18 found this review helpful
        Love it
        We love this ceiling tile. We have gotten many compliments on it! It is very lightweight but the look is deceiving, it looks like wood!
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        18 found this review helpful
        Perfect for vent hole in travel trailer
        These are perfect for covering the hole left from a broken vent in a travel trailer. Every time I replaced the vent with a new one, a tree branch would fall and shatter the vent. I finally ripped the whole vent out and put a piece of sheet metal over the hole with roof caulking and screws. But I couldn't find anything for the inside. These ceiling panels work perfect to cover the inside hole. It allowed me to put in some insulation against the cold.
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        Bright & Simple to Install
        I opened the box of 10 Ceiling Panels and installed a couple of them right underneath the old, dingy and water stained Ceiling Tiles for this review. A "Perfect" fit. It took me about 5 seconds to install one new panel right beneath the old ceiling tile. By keeping the old tiles, I figured I will still maintain the sound barrier from the basement to upstairs. My old ceiling tiles that aren't water damaged would need to all be painted. With the new ceiling panels, I will be able to easily wipe them with a cloth and some soap and water. A more detailed design would make it harder to clean them easily but it would still be faster and cheaper than having to repaint the old tiles. I measured and cut one of the panels to fit a smaller area where the water stained tiles are, next to the wall. The panel is easy to cut with a pair of regular household scissors due to its' thin and flexible material. A thicker panel would probably require some tin snips for the cutting of them. I've included a couple of pictures to show you just how a couple of the new tiles have brightened up the basement ceiling. Also, to show you the dingy, water stained ceiling tiles "before and after installation" look. My camera battery died before I could take a picture of a cut and installed ceiling panel. I think these Panels are an improvement to the overall look and feel for a clean looking dropped ceiling.
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        terrible!
        Cheap plastic made. This is BEYOND paper thin. Hard to cut. Do not reccomend!!
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        Response from The CeiluminaryApr 1, 2024
        Hi Blue, thanks for sharing your thoughts on Ceilume's Stratford ceiling tiles. It sounds as though you were surprised to discover that Ceilume's Stratford tiles are very thin even though we included "Feather-Light" in the product name, the first bullet point of our listing states ``Vinyl panel is surprisingly thin but amazingly strong", and our product description gives the exact thickness of the Stratford ceiling tiles; "only 0.013 in. thick, about the thickness of a business card". Happily, the Stratford ceiling tiles are not made from "cheap plastic"; they're made from a rigid vinyl which is not only one of the most commonly used construction materials, it's one of the strongest. ASTM testing has shown that Ceilume ceiling tiles are "an order of magnitude" more durable than mineral fiber tiles. What really concerns us is your comment that the Stratford ceiling tiles are hard to cut. The Stratford cuts easily with regular scissors and requires no other tools for installation. It seems odd that our vinyl tiles could be "beyond paper thin" and also be "hard to cut". Please give Ceilume a call at 800-577-0654 to help us understand your installation issues. We look forward to speaking with you. Ceilume
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          This stuff is garbage
          I don't know how anybody could give this junk above a 1 star. It's not east to install, it's flimsy, it's impossible to install with a vent in the middle, it sags even under regular ceiling tiles. About 5 contractors all say avoid the stuff. It's plastic. It looks like plastic. It acts like plastic. It's cheap like plastic. The sales video's make me sick, talking about how strong it is. I will NEVER EVER advise anybody to buy this crap.
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          Response from The CeiluminaryMar 29, 2024
          Hi Mark, thanks for sharing your candid review of Ceilume's Stratford ceiling tiles. It's important to note that the International Building Code requires that all lights, HVAC grilles, speakers, etc must be supported by the ceiling grid and not the ceiling tiles. With the code requirements in mind, strength is not judged by how much weight a ceiling tile can support, but how resistant a ceiling tile is to damage during handling and installation. And this is where Ceilume's rigid vinyl tiles shine; they're flexible when handled but very hard to break, they don't shed fibers or dust, and are easily cleanable in the event that they get dirty. Old school mineral fiber tiles don't check any of those boxes. Speaking of old ceiling tiles, it sounds like you were placing your old ceiling tiles on top of the Stratford. Ceilume does not recommend placing anything on top of the tiles except Soniguard Drop Ceiling Insulation. We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the ceiling tiles and hope that you've found a suitable ceiling product for your project. Ceilume
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            Easy to use..looks great
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            These tiles are incredible
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            Rather thin but very light
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            Panels look good but one of the boxes had more than half the panels damaged and cracked.
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            Response from The CeiluminaryDec 22, 2023
            Hi Timothy, we're sorry to hear that the good folks at FedEx mistreated your ceiling tiles. Please give Ceilume a call at 888-533-1995 and we can get replacement tiles headed your way for those that were damaged in shipment. We're here Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:30 pm PST. Ceilume
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            Nice look, poor quality
            Great look, easy to clean, and easy to cut. Product is very thin and flimsy. The ceiling looks very nice but not what i expected i was getting for the price. Definitely cheaper than the fiber panels, but i feel the cost of these panels are overpriced for what they are.
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            Response from The CeiluminaryNov 10, 2023
            Hi Corie, we're sorry to hear that you were surprised that the tiles were so thin. We put "Feather-Light" right in the product name, our listing states that they're .013" of an inch thick, and also mentions that they're "about the thickness of a business card". While they are thin, they're certainly not flimsy. Since they're made from a rigid vinyl material, they're quite durable despite their light weight. ASTM testing shows them to be "an order of magnitude more durable then mineral fiber ceiling tiles". All Ceilume ceiling tiles are made in the United States and are Class A fire rated, GreenGuard Gold certified for Indoor Air Quality, and are impervious to moisture. Considering all of that, we think they're a bargain and appreciate that you gave them a try in your home. Ceilume
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