Following the first cut made turn to the other side of the panel until you completely remove it.
Cutting suspended ceiling light panels.
Place the hard plastic panel on a flat work surface.
Set the metal straight edge along the cutting line and run the acrylic scoring tool four to five.
Wire the lights step 5.
Begin by pressing the edge of the knife to the panel until the knife has penetrated the plastic.
Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels.
Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3.
These prism sheets are fragile and can be difficult t.
Add bulbs and trim.
Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel.
Bob shows you how you can cut acrylic lighting panels down to the size you need using simple tools available for under 40 at any large box store.
It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels.
Saw slowly to prevent cracking.
Position the lights step 4.
It is lightweight and has an ergonomically designed handle that provides a firm comfortable grip.
Electrical tape step 1.
This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store.
Next you make sure you are close enough to electricals so that you can wire it in.
Basically you measure the area you need first.
Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents.
Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2.
In between the edges of the masking tape cut the panel using a knife.
Turn off the electricity with the breaker and use an exacto knife or a saw depending on the panel s thickness.
Push out the center of the hole.