How To Change Ceiling Tiles

We are sharing this diy project with you because we found it to be an easy and beautiful solution to an existing and ugly drop ceiling.

How to change ceiling tiles. Cut through the damaged tile approximately 1 inch inside the seam on all four sides. How to replace a middle interlocking ceiling tile. They agreed to partner with us providing ceiling tiles and grid covers in exchange for a blog post.

With this style you won t need to purchase additional cross tees just pop out the old ceilings and place in the new. Take measurements to determine how much drywall is needed. Continue stapling tiles to the framework.

Repeat this process until all damaged tiles have been replaced. Set the new ceiling tile front side down on your work space. Another relatively simple way to change the appearance of your ceiling is to install a panel and beam ceiling.

The beams are not actually structural they re simple boxes installed to create the illusion. Press up on the tile to pop it out of the track. For a quick update pop old tiles out of the ceiling grid and replace with fresh ones.

How to replace a damaged ceiling tile step 1. Pry out the cut center section of tile with a putty knife. If the tile is less than full size use the damaged tile to cut the replacement tile to size with a utility.

Lift up the tile and tilt it at an angle as needed to remove it. Insert the new tile using the same procedure you used for the field tiles. Then staple the exposed lip on the other two sides of that tile.