Replace Single Ceiling Tile

Unlike drop ceiling acoustic tiles that fit into a suspended frame most interlocking tiles are mounted on the ceiling with nails staples adhesive or a combination of the three.

Replace single ceiling tile.

If your grid holds 24 x 48 tiles try a scored product that s designed to look like 24 x 24 panels. Use a utility knife to score the tiles then a putty knife to loosen and pull loose a tile for inspection image 1. Fortunately our damaged ceiling tiles were in a corner of the basement used as a laundry room. Investigate how the ceiling tiles are attached.

For a quick update pop old tiles out of the ceiling grid and replace with fresh ones. Some ceiling tiles manufactured prior to mid 1970 contain asbestos. Before you work on a ceiling that old contact your regional epa office state environmental office or local health department for advice on testing and handling. If they re glued directly on it will take some extra effort to remove them.

With this style you won t need to purchase additional cross tees just pop out the old ceilings and place in the new.