Removing Drop Ceiling Tiles

Surface mount ceiling tiles are easy to install.

Removing drop ceiling tiles.

The outdated drop ceiling. Investigate how the ceiling tiles are attached. This is another project that can be done by one person and in most cases the tiles that go into place can be easily cut to size using scissors. Many tiles will easily break apart if you can t fit them through the frame.

If they re glued directly on it will take some extra effort to remove them. I know that many basements or add on rooms like sun porches from this era often have drop ceilings too. Older drop ceilings may be coated with dust rodent droppings or nests or old electrical wiring so be careful when removing dirty tiles. Until the 1970s most ceiling tiles in suspended ceilings contained asbestos.

Yes it s not that difficult to remove a t bar grid syste. By far the worst part of our basement was the old crumbling and yellowed drop ceiling and its accompanying brown frame. 4 turn off the breaker powering the lights installed in the ceiling grid. Use a utility knife to score the tiles then a putty knife to loosen and pull loose a tile for inspection image 1.

At this time you must determine if you can repair the. This is the easiest way to make an epic transformation to your ugly or outdated ceiling. Maybe you don t have a grid like we do but the diy decor store has other options that can be installed with nails or adhesive too. Along with the dust the broken debris can be enough mess to warrant a tarp or dropcloth.

Removing drop ceiling tiles can sometimes be a messy task depending on the style of tiles and how easily they fit through the frames. Contained in this rigid form asbestos is far less dangerous than in loose insulation form. If they were attached to furring strips the job will be easier. If you still have concerns however contact an asbestos removal contractor to remove your entire ceiling.