How To Cut Drop Ceiling Tiles Around Pipes

Place the tile in its spot in the ceiling and cut the edge.

How to cut drop ceiling tiles around pipes.

Tip 3 how to install an acoustical drop ceiling tile around a pipe first assess the task and rough measure the tile exactly how you would if the pipe wasn t there. Recessed drop ceiling tiles are shallower around the edges allowing most of the panels to hang even with or below the metal grid. For more home improvement tips and tri. First ducts pipes and cables hidden above a dropped ceiling remain accessible for repair or modification.

The lip of the tiles grip. With the tile in its position take your knife and make a light incision along the border of the grid. He shows how to lay it out fasten grid angles and tees keep the grid square and cut the ceiling panels. Sketch and measure the ceiling so you can.

Next rough cut the tile and then measure both ways from the center of the tee bars to the center of the pipe. 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. Use a step ladder to climb up and place the cut section of tile in its spot on the ceiling grid.