Armstrong Ceilings 2-ft x 2-ft Single Raised White Mineral fiber Drop Ceiling Tile ( 6 -Pack, 24-sq ft / Case )

Like many other reviewers, I initially loved the look of these ceiling tiles. From a distance, they create the upscale, finished appearance we wanted for our basement renovation. However, the quality does not live up to that appearance. These tiles are extremely fragile and scuff or mark with minimal handling during installation or even light contact afterward. Because basement ceilings are lower, those flaws are impossible to miss once you look up, and they completely detract from the premium ...

Excellent product

This product performed excellently, exceeding expectations.

Check every box carefully for damaged tiles

Loved the design of the ceiling tile - elegant and does not look like typical "office tile". We used this tile in our basement remodel and it makes the basement look great! Our installer told us that the Armstrong suspension system was the best system, and we went with the USG/Donn suspension system. We were told that the Armstrong 2x2 tiles would work with the USG/Donn suspension system and it did! We really wanted the Armstrong tiles in our basement! Cost was a little more however we want...

Good Good, but Terrible to work With

I used about 15 boxes of these and EVERY BOX had at least 1 (if not most) of the tiles damaged on the corners. The boxes looked good from the outside, but the damaged tiles were unusable for anything except edge cuts. They fall apart easily and even if you just barely touch a corner to the grid during installation, it takes away the top layer of texture and color. The only reason I give it 2 stars is that you can cut them with a tablesaw quite easily speeding installation. Just don't touch th...

Nice Product

Very Fragile, but once installed ceiling looks great. Very easy to cut and install.