Saw slowly to prevent cracking.
Cutting suspended ceiling tiles.
Use a step ladder to climb up and place the cut section of tile in its spot on the ceiling grid.
Complete the cut move the tile so the scored line is aligned with the edge of the work surface and the waste is overhanging the edge.
Repeat this process with any remaining tiles.
Tilt up the tile on its edge then cut through the back paper of the tile along.
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Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents.
Place the tile in its spot in the ceiling and cut the edge.
They extend the blade to whatever the measurement is then with the other hand hold the tape on the edge of the tile.
Pros suspended ceiling and drywall use their tape measure utility knife and hands as a cut guide.
Hold your ceiling tile still and line up your ruler along the marked edges.
With the tile in its position take your knife and make a light incision along the border of the grid.
Push out the center of the hole.
In other words this is how we really cut suspended ceiling tiles.
Run your utility knife along the marked line to cut the tile place your cut edges to one side.
The family handyman expert wade sides will show you how to cut custom ceiling tiles and shadow lines along the wall.