How To Cut Suspended Ceiling Tiles Video

A 30 year pro shares his drop ceiling installation tips and demonstrates his techniques that will help you hang a suspended ceiling easier and faster.

How to cut suspended ceiling tiles video.

Recessed drop ceiling tiles are shallower around the edges allowing most of the panels to hang even with or below the metal grid. He shows how to lay it out fasten grid angles and tees keep the grid square and cut the ceiling panels. Mineral fiber or fiberglass ceiling tiles can get stained dirty or just start to look old after a few years. July 28 2017 sign up for our newsletter.

The lip of the tiles grip. How to cut ceiling tiles. The power tools are optional in any case. 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.

It s comprised of a grid that supports 2 x 4 or 2 x 2 ft. Easier to install than drywall a suspended ceiling allows simple access to overhead mechanical systems. The family handyman expert wade sides will show you how to cut custom ceiling tiles and shadow lines along the wall. If you re tired of looking at your old ceiling tiles or you just want to replace the stained ones.

Tin ceiling tiles are cut with tin snips.