In other words this is how we really cut suspended ceiling tiles.
Cutting suspended ceiling tiles.
Place the tile in its spot in the ceiling and cut the edge.
Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents.
Run your utility knife along the marked line to cut the tile place your cut edges to one side.
Push out the center of the hole.
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Pros suspended ceiling and drywall use their tape measure utility knife and hands as a cut guide.
Use a step ladder to climb up and place the cut section of tile in its spot on the ceiling grid.
Insert a keyhole saw or drywall saw through the tile along one of the lines you drew.
Hold your ceiling tile still and line up your ruler along the marked edges.
Saw slowly to prevent cracking.
Press down firmly on the waste to snap the tile along the scored line.
Repeat this process with any remaining tiles.
They extend the blade to whatever the measurement is then with the other hand hold the tape on the edge of the tile.
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.
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