Cutting Drop Ceiling Tiles

Snap a chalk line marking the top of the wall angle.

Cutting drop ceiling tiles. July 28 2017 sign up for our newsletter. You can also select your preferred tile edge. Place the straightedge beside the line to help guide the knife. Nail the wall angle at every stud with 1 1 4 in.

Drop ceiling tiles overview. The fire retardant mineral fiber material reflects 80 of the light striking it creating a bright space to work or live in. Ceiling tiles provide the classic look of a coffered ceiling with a grid minimizing edge detail that adds beauty to any room. Ceiling tiles also known as ceiling squares fit into an existing ceiling grid system or are installed with a new system.

Drop ceiling panels come in textured tile metallic tones and more. Always work on the front of the tile. Score the ceiling tile along the pencil line on the front of the tile using a utility knife. Cut one flange of the angle and bend it around outside corners.

Metal ceiling tiles are a decorative option and relatively easy to mount. With the tile in its position take your knife and make a light incision along the border of the grid. They re typically used for basements and office spaces. Cut a rabbet or shadow line on drop ceiling tiles with a shadowline cutter a simple edging tool with a blade that cuts to a preset depth.

Pick a height so the ceiling tile will clear the lowest ceiling obstruction like plumbing lines or ductwork. X 2 armstrong single raised panel 2 ft. The family handyman expert wade sides will show you how to cut custom ceiling tiles and shadow lines along the wall. Use a step ladder to climb up and place the cut section of tile in its spot on the ceiling grid.

Armstrong ceilings uses 15 16 and 9 16 grid face suspension systems with 24 x 24 or 24 x 48 ceiling tiles. Alternatively use a carpet knife to make a partial depth vertical cut on the face of the tile then make a perpendicular horizontal cut along the edge that meets the vertical cut.