1) Question: Will the acoustical coating make the ceiling tiles stick to the grid?
Answer: No, not at all. SAV-A-CEILING is a non-bridging formula that is specially made for application on acoustic ceiling tiles and grid systems. Unlike latex paint, our coating will breathe and expand along with the tile and never stick or "glue" the ceiling tile to the grid.
2) Question: Will this process harm the fire rating of my ceiling tiles?
Answer: No, SAV-A-CEILING is a Class A fire retardant and is the only acoustic coating to be tested by Underwriters Laboratories. After application our coating reduces the flame and smoke development of ceiling tiles when exposed to fire.
3) Question: Won't this harm the acoustical properties of the tile?
Answer: No, when spray applied, SAV-A-CEILING will not close or fill the fissures and voids in acoustical ceiling tiles. The Noise Reduction Coefficient of acoustic ceiling tile remains the same.*
4) Question: Will my ceiling and environment be brighter?
Answer: Yes, SAV-A-CEILING increases the light reflectance of old ceiling tiles and is brighter than new ceiling tiles.
5) Question: How long does it last?
Answer: SAV-A-CEILING Acoustic Ceiling Coating is guaranteed, under the same environmental conditions, to stay whiter longer than new ceiling tiles or ceiling tiles coated with latex paint.*
6) Question: Will it save us money?
Answer: Yes, our ceiling restoration process is a fraction of the cost of replacement. No need to: purchase tiles, remove old tiles, pay for trash removal, clean or paint existing grid system, install new tiles.
7) Question: Is there any disruption to my business?
Answer: All work is performed after business hours at no additional charge.
We will schedule and do the work at your convenience.
8) Question: How long will it take?
Answer: Your ceiling will be restored in a fraction of the time of replacement.
9) Question: Is it harmful?
Answer: No, our acoustical coating has been tested by Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX and has been found to be Non-Toxic when burned.
* Denotes SAV-A-CEILING Laboratory Test Results Sheet.
*SAV-A-CEILING® Acoustic Tile Coating
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS SHEET
1) SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS TEST
-LABORATORY:
-PROJECT: #97NK24774
-METHOD: The tests were conducted in accordance with UL Standard 723- "Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials," (ASTM E84). The test determines the surface burning characteristics of the test material, specifically the flame spread and smoke developed indices when exposed to fire.
-SAMPLES: Armstrong Acoustic Tiles #769A coated with SAV-A-CEILING® Acoustic Tile Coating.
-RESULTS: Class A fire retardant coating as per standards set by the National Fire Protection Association.
Flame Spread: 4.3 (Reduced from 25).
Smoke Developed: 2.7 (Reduced from 10).
2) LIGHT REFLECTANCE TEST & AGING TEST
-LABORATORY: DL Laboratories, New York, NY.
-PROJECT: #DL-11594
-METHOD: The tiles were exposed to continuous UV-B light with a wavelength of 280 to 315 nanometers. The reflectance of the exposed tiles was measured initially and after every 250 hours of exposure in accordance with ASTM Test method E 1347 "Color and Color-Difference Measurement by Tristimulus (Filter) Colorimetry".
-SAMPLES:
a) Armstrong Acoustic Tiles #769A-Coated with SAV-A-CEILING® Acoustic Tile Coating.
b) Armstrong Acoustic Tiles #769A-Uncoated (factory finish-new).
c) Armstrong Acoustic Tiles #769A-Painted with latex paint (B42 W2-Brilliant White).
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RESULTS:
| (reflectance by percent): |
Start |
Exposed 750 hours |
Exposed 1000 hours |
| a) SAV-A-CEILING® |
84.2% |
83.6% |
83.6% |
| b) Uncoated (new): |
79.9% |
79.6% |
79.6% |
| c) Painted (latex): |
76.1% |
75.6% |
75.6% |
3) SOUND ABSORPTION REPORT (Noise Reduction Coefficient)
-LABORATORY: Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories, Geneva, IL.
-PROJECT: #RAL-A97-170
-METHOD: To determine if an acoustic ceiling tile coated with SAV-A-CEILING® Acoustic Tile Coating will retain its sound absorption qualities using tests #ASTM C423-89 & ASTM E795-83.
-SAMPLES: 72 sq. ft. of Armstrong Acoustic Tiles #769A coated with SAV-A-CEILING® Acoustic Tile Coating.
-RESULTS:
SAV-A-CEILING® Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC)=0.55
Uncoated Tile: Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC)=0.55
(NRC data for Armstrong tile #769A reported In Armstrong 1997 catalog #09500/ARM).
4) INVESTIGATION OF TOXIC POTENCY
-LABORATORY: Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, TX.
-PROJECT: # SwRI 01-1206-010
-METHOD: Test methodology outlined in "Article 15, Part 1120, Combustion Toxicity Testing, NYS Uniform Fire Prevention & Building Code". The procedure is the combustion toxicity protocol developed at the University of Pitt..
-SAMPLE: Armstrong Acoustic Tiles #769A coated with SAV-A-CEILING® Acoustic Tile Coating
-RESULTS: The samples tested performed within the LC50 concentration limits in accordance with NYS UFPBC Article 15. Within the limits of this test SAV-A-CEILING® Acoustic Tile Coating is non-toxic. Armstrong #769A coated with SAV-A-CEILING® : LC50 Range: 11.6-50.0 grams. Armstrong #769A uncoated (new): LC50 Range: 16.5-92.6 grams.
