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Bilbao is a 3D drop ceiling tile design that dovetails beautifully with modern, contemporary, retro or mid- century furniture and decor! In fact, this tile design was inspired by the amazing marriage of contemporary and modern aesthetics found in its namesake city, Bilbao in Spain.
The crisp angles at the edges of our Bilbao suspended ceiling tiles are matched so that shadows transition effortlessly from tile to tile for an iconic look. For an even more complex ceiling design that gives a sense of movement, combine Bilbao tiles with Brasilia.
Our PVC material is ASTM-E84 Class A fire rated (Tested 10-2020).
Made better to keep you safe.
Moisture Resistant
Our tiles will not stain or degrade from exposure to moisture! Brutal tiles are thermoformed from exterior grade PVC sheet. The same durable resin formulation is also used on exterior siding and rain gutters for longevity.
Feather-light Installation
Brutal tiles are very thin, lightweight and quite flexible, and as if by magic become rigid and self supporting once placed in any standard size drop ceiling grid. They look as solid as plaster once placed.
Iconic Modern Design
Taking inspiration from the Brutalist tradition of Modernism, Brutal tiles were created to bring the large scale grandeur of Brutalism to your home or business. Every inch of our tiles has been engineered to perfection. Our tiles are made with exterior-grade PVC that is completely moisture resistant, and easy to clean. The tiles easily drop into any standard size drop ceiling.
Our approach with our premiere series of tiles has been to create deceptively simple shapes, that combined in large field can result in a captivating interaction of repeating patterns in light and shadow. These tiles are also optimal for staging dramatic lighting effects.
Brutal tiles are especially compatible with modern, contemporary and mid-century modern spaces. Brutal tiles are dynamic, three-dimensional, and reversible. They can be flipped and rotated, combined and swapped in a near-infinite array of combinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Brutal Ceilings unique?
Brutal tiles are dynamic, three-dimensional, and reversible. They can be flipped and rotated, combined and swapped in a near-infinite array of tile combinations. Our tiles are also optimal for dramatic lighting effects. Spotlights, high hats, and RGB LED strips can be used around the periphery of the ceiling to create alternately contrasting and colorful ceilingscapes.
Are Brutal tiles compatible with standard ceiling grids?
Our designs are only intended to work with the standard 15/16" wide ceiling grid, the norm in most drop ceilings today. Some of our tiles can also be glued to a flat surface.
How are these superior to regular drop ceilings?
Brutal's line of geometric tiles redefine the drop ceiling with sculptural PVC ceiling tiles that are not only stylish, but functional. They are easy to sanitize in our more microbial conscious age, unlike traditional acoustic tiles that sag and stain from moisture.
Which Brutal tiles can accommodate lighting?
Blox, Brasilia, Sobe, Europa, and Globen can all have installed lights provided that proper procedures are used.
The example lighting photos we show use a 7 1/2" diameter LED light. For reference, the distance across the center bowl of Globen is 11 inches.
We advise that the lights must be supported from above the suspended ceiling, as the tiles should not support any weight, since that would cause distortion and lifting around the edges. Some experimentation will be necessary to appropriately hang a lighting fixture. For more on lighting, Click here.
Which Brutal tiles can be glued up?
Not all Brutal tiles work with Glue-Up, if this is needed we recommend using our Globen, Europa or SoBe tiles which will lay flat for gluing on your ceiling or wall.
Globen, Europa and SoBe tiles can be easily glued to any flat substrate to create a feature-rich expanse without a standard ceiling grid.
Blox, Brasilia, and Bilbao are not suitable for gluing to a flat surface as they all have 3-D structure above & below the grid plane.
Can Brutal tiles be painted?
So, you love the 3D shapes of Brutal tiles, but your space calls for a color other than white? Here is what to do.
To prep tiles for painting, first clean the surface with soap and water, or water with TSP and rinse. No need to scuff or sand.
You can paint the tiles with several methods:
Paint PVC tiles with a spray can:
Krylon Fusion for Plastic Spray
Rust-Oleum Paint for Plastic Spray (even shows a PVC molded chair on the label)
Paint PVC tiles with a spray gun / roller / brush:
Sherwin Williams VinylSafe 100% acrylic latex – wide range of color options
Are Brutal tiles textured?
To further enhance their aesthetics, the surface of all Brutal tiles are molded with a linen texture.
What do I need to install Brutal tiles?
Suggested tools / supplies:
Step ladder
Patient helper (to hand you the next tile and verify correct placement)
Clean gloves for you and helper (to avoid accidentally getting fingerprints on tiles)
Surface cleaner, Goo Gone or isopropyl alcohol to remove fingerprints
Paper towels
Hand broom (PVC may pick up dirt through static attraction)
Utility knife or scissors if cutting holes for sprinklers or light fixtures
Can Brutal tiles be used as edging tile?
Due to the 3D nature of most Brutal tiles, they cannot be cut down for edging and border use. We offer our flat trimmable Zona Border Tile for this.
In some cases, the acoustic tiles can be placed diagonally above the Brutal tiles or sitting directly on our tiles. This also avoids discarding a large volume of mineral tiles. Any tile that has less than 1.4” protruding above the grid plane will allow this. This includes Bilbao, Brasilia, Blox. All of the other designs would have to be only pointing downwards to work, or the ones pointing upwards would not have the mineral tiles above. This should still give some acoustic properties. Installation is tricky as the access is necessary though the next opening to hold the acoustic panel up while the Brutal tile is placed. The other tile options that point upwards require a minimum of 2 1/4” clearance above the grid plane, so extra clearance must be created, or they sit on the diagonally placed mineral tiles if 5/8” thick or greater.
The Brutal Difference
Material
While standard tiles get soggy and decay with mold, Brutal tiles are made from sanitary exterior-grade PVC that will never rot or decay. The tiles will not yellow when exposed to UV light from fluorescent lights or sunlight.
Design
Where standard tiles are ugly and mundane, Brutal tiles offer an array of elegant three-dimensional designs in bright white with a hyper-modern touch. They are also molded with a fabric texture for extra artistic flair. They look great from a distance and very interesting close up.
Versatility
Standard acoustic tiles really only have one way to install, whereas Brutal tiles can be rotated, flipped, and swapped to create anything from a uniform grid to a dynamic and eye-catching ceiling landscape.
Installing Brutal Ceilings is Easy!
Drop In
Install your Brutal tiles in the same orientation for a uniform look, or shuffle, rotate, and flip them to create a captivating ceiling look.
Due to their 3-D shape, Brutal tiles should not be cut down for use as edge tile.
Lighting Features
The recessed round shape of our Globen tiles naturally lends itself to high-hats and other lighting features. Pre-cut holes through the tiles with a utility knife or scissors to match the light locations.
All lights should be hung from weight supporting features on the ceiling above the tiles.
Glue Up
Not all Brutal tiles work with Glue-Up, if this is needed we recommend using our Globen Europa or SoBe tiles which will lay flat for gluing on your ceiling or wall.
Globen, Europa and SoBe tiles can be easily glued to any flat substrate to create a feature-rich expanse without a standard ceiling grid.
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