How To Cut Ceiling Tiles To Fit

Cut tiles for fixtures.

How to cut ceiling tiles to fit.

Then cut the stem last. Purchase one 2 foot cross tee for each removed tile. These tend to be the most efficient cutting tools for diyers and pros alike but there are also a few power tool methods for special situations. Measure the size of tile you need to fill the gap in the ceiling grid and cut the tile using a utility knife.

In this video i will show you how to measure cut and place drop ceiling tiles. Wade s cutting tool of choice is a pair of high quality yellow handled straight cut aviator snips. Including the cut tiles in the count will give you more tees than required. Apply glue and place the tile on the ceiling where the fixture will be.

Recessed drop ceiling tiles are shallower around the edges allowing most of the panels to hang even with or below the metal grid. Drywall like drop ceiling suspended ceiling tiles are cut with a utility knife or a drywall saw. The last thing you need to do is make a shadow line in the side of your tile before you install it in the ceiling grid. Use those measurements to draw and cut the hole using a straightedge or scissors.

Drop ceiling tiles installation tip 9. Oh and if you found. The lip of the tiles grip. Count all the removed ceiling tiles.

When you reach a fixture hole measure the size and shape of the hole and locate where it will be on the ceiling tile you re preparing to place. The family handyman expert wade sides will show you how to cut custom ceiling tiles and shadow lines along the wall. The cleanest way to cut the main tees to length is to cut the bottom flange first from both directions. In a matter of hours you ve replaced your old grey tiles with new shiny white ones.

If you have any questions i will answer them if i can. Scribe each shadow line with a carpet. That ll give you a clean flat cut.