Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents.
Cutting suspended ceiling tiles.
Place the tile in its spot in the ceiling and cut the edge.
In other words this is how we really cut suspended ceiling tiles.
Tilt up the tile on its edge then cut through the back paper of the tile along.
Insert a keyhole saw or drywall saw through the tile along one of the lines you drew.
Run your utility knife along the marked line to cut the tile place your cut edges to one side.
Saw slowly to prevent cracking.
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.
The family handyman expert wade sides will show you how to cut custom ceiling tiles and shadow lines along the wall.
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Pros suspended ceiling and drywall use their tape measure utility knife and hands as a cut guide.
They extend the blade to whatever the measurement is then with the other hand hold the tape on the edge of the tile.
Hold your ceiling tile still and line up your ruler along the marked edges.
Press down firmly on the waste to snap the tile along the scored line.
With the tile in its position take your knife and make a light incision along the border of the grid.