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    Oct 15, 2006, 04:08 PM
    ceiling tiles
    My house was built in the 70's and has those white 12x12 ceiling tiles throughout. Can I cover them over with stucco or do I have to pull them all down. These things are ugly and Want to get rid of them.
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    Oct 16, 2006, 05:12 AM
    Remove the ceiling tiles. They are tongue & groove tiles stapled up to firring strips. The weight of any spackle or stucco can pull them down.

    You may have a nice ceiling behind them were all you may need is some touch up. You won't know until you remove the tiles.
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