What replaces a pilling lanai/patio ceiling? Can I do glue ceilingtile

Flu26643326
by Flu26643326
patio ceiling pilling..what can I use to prevent this happening?
  8 answers
  • Kathy Kathy on Jun 29, 2017

    It looks like either the ceiling was not prepared before it was painted or you have a water leak. If the ceiling wasn't prepared properly, scrape the paint off and then sand the entire ceiling, then repaint.

  • Flu26643326 Flu26643326 on Jun 29, 2017

    We live in Florida and purchased the house. Now we see this patio pilling all over. And wanted to know what is the correct material to replace.

  • Heather McKinney Heather McKinney on Jun 29, 2017

    I would say to scrape/sand off the paint and then attach styrofoam ceiling tiles. They come in awesome designs. I'm pretty sure Home Depot carries them.

  • Max17462596 Max17462596 on Jun 30, 2017

    Just make sure the ceiling tiles are water proof or you'll have mold/mildew issues. Scrape and use Kilz which eliminates mold. Then paint or use ceiling tiles. You'll have to coat the tiles as they will give way the moisture as it's exposed to elements. Scrub with Lysol at change of seasons to keep fresh & clean😎

    • Flu26643326 Flu26643326 on Jun 30, 2017

      Going to make sure they are waterproof. Going to Home Depot to find out tomorrow. Thank you.

  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Jun 30, 2017

    Styrofoam ceilings are a good idea- keep us posted!

  • Phoebe Phoebe on Jun 30, 2017

    It sounds like it just wasn't prepped properly to start with & that's why it's peeling

    • Flu26643326 Flu26643326 on Jun 30, 2017

      I was thinking the same thing. But did not want to go with whatever is up there because this is Florida and the humidty on the patio is hot hot.

  • Lyn15291588 Lyn15291588 on Jun 30, 2017

    Before gluing anything scrape down all of the peeling paint. If you don't do that step the tiles you glue up will just fall down with the peeling paint.

  • Michelle Leslie Michelle Leslie on Dec 05, 2020

    Hi, gluing ceiling tiles on will definitely work, but I would scrape all the peeling bits away first and prime the ceiling first, so the glue holds