Ceiling Tiles

Black Vinyl-Faced Ceiling Tiles – Pack of 10

£42.50

A quality building block for professional suspended ceiling systems, the Black Vinyl-Faced Ceiling Tiles from Brittlite.

White Vinyl-Faced Ceiling Tiles – Pack of 10

£18.00

A quality building block for professional suspended ceiling systems, the White Vinyl-Faced Ceiling Tiles from Brittlite.

How to choose suspended ceiling tiles

Suspended ceiling tiles sit within a compatible grid to create the visible ceiling surface. They may look simple, but a reliable choice depends on more than colour. Before buying, confirm the tile's actual dimensions, edge profile, grid opening, material, finish and any performance specification required by the room.

BrittLite's current range is focused and easy to compare: black vinyl-faced tiles and white vinyl-faced tiles, with each product supplied in a pack of ten. The live listings do not state tile dimensions, edge type, pack coverage or acoustic, fire and moisture ratings. Those details should be confirmed for the project rather than inferred from the appearance or the words vinyl-faced.

1. Measure the tile

Use the actual tile dimensions, not only the nominal grid module. Near-matching metric and older sizes may not be interchangeable.

2. Check the edge

Confirm how the tile sits on the tee and whether its edge is square, rebated or designed for a particular grid face.

3. Match the room

Identify any acoustic, fire, humidity, hygiene or light-reflectance requirement before choosing a ceiling tile.

4. Count the openings

Plan full tiles, perimeter cuts and replacements, then convert the final quantity into packs of ten.

Black and white grid ceiling tiles compared

Both products share the same verified description of vinyl-facing and a ten-tile pack. Choose between them on the basis of the intended ceiling design, then confirm all technical details before ordering.

Option Verified listing details Design consideration Confirm before buying
White ceiling tiles White vinyl-faced finish, pack of 10 Creates a lighter ceiling plane and can coordinate with white visible grid components. Actual size, edge profile, grid fit, coverage and every required performance rating.
Black ceiling tiles Black vinyl-faced finish, pack of 10 Creates a darker ceiling plane and can coordinate with BrittLite's black grid components. Actual size, edge profile, grid fit, coverage and every required performance rating.

Tile size, edge detail and ceiling grid fit

A nominal module and an actual tile measurement are not always the same thing. When replacing existing grid ceiling tiles, remove one undamaged tile and measure it accurately in both directions. Photograph the face, back and edge, and note the width and profile of the supporting tee. A small dimensional difference can be enough to prevent a tile from sitting correctly.

Edge detail matters too. A flat square edge sits differently from a rebated or reveal-style edge, and the visible result depends on the grid face. BrittLite's category listings do not currently identify an edge profile, so do not assume that either colour will fit an existing ceiling simply because the opening appears similar. For a new layout, select the tile and suspended ceiling grid as one coordinated system.

Four checks before you shop ceiling tiles

1 Record the room

Map the ceiling grid, edge cuts, columns, bulkheads and every opening that needs a tile.

2 Identify the existing tile

Measure a complete tile and record its edge, thickness, backing, face and any printed product information.

3 Define performance

Confirm fire, acoustic, humidity, hygiene and maintenance requirements with the project specification.

4 Calculate packs

Count full tiles and planned cuts, allow for practical waste, then round the order up to complete packs of ten.

For a shop ceiling, tiles should be chosen with the whole fit-out in mind. Coordinate the colour with the grid, lighting and services, while checking whether the space has specific fire, acoustic, cleaning or humidity requirements. The cheapest visual match is not a suitable substitute for the correct specification.

Replacement tiles, lighting and access

When replacing false ceiling tiles, match more than the face colour. Existing ceilings can contain products from different periods or systems, and two white tiles may differ in dimensions, edge profile, texture, backing and performance. Keep a labelled sample until the replacement has been checked, particularly where the original ceiling forms part of an acoustic or fire strategy.

Plan light fittings and access points before counting tiles for a new ceiling. Compare the dimensions and support requirements of suitable LED panel lights with the proposed grid. A light should not be treated as a direct tile replacement solely because its advertised module sounds similar. The ceiling design, fitting support, driver position and electrical requirements must all be coordinated.

For a larger retail, office or refurbishment project, send the room plan, tile requirements and grid details through BrittLite's Get a Quote page.

Suspended ceiling tile FAQs

What size are BrittLite suspended ceiling tiles?

The current category listings do not state the tile dimensions. Confirm the exact measurement and edge detail before ordering rather than assuming a common nominal size.

Are the tiles fire-rated, acoustic or moisture-resistant?

Those ratings are not stated in the current product records. Vinyl-facing and colour do not prove a performance rating, so obtain the required specification for the project.

How many tiles are supplied?

Both the black and white products are listed as packs of ten. Count the planned openings and cuts first because pack quantity alone does not confirm area coverage.

Will these tiles fit any suspended ceiling grid?

Do not assume they will. Check the actual tile dimensions, edge detail, grid opening, tee profile and manufacturer compatibility before placing an order.

Are false ceiling tiles the same as suspended ceiling tiles?

The phrase false ceiling tiles is often used for tiles fitted below the structural ceiling. Product type and compatibility still need to be confirmed from the exact specification.