Replacing Old Ceiling Tiles

Begin removing the tiles.

Replacing old ceiling tiles.

Dropping ties with an old drop ceiling is easy. If your grid holds 24 x 48 tiles try a scored product that s designed to look like 24 x 24 panels. Here is a post explaining a do it yourself method to fix this problem. Sagging ceiling tiles is a very common problem observed in old houses.

The grid for this system is much easier that the drop ceiling grid and the tiles attach directly to the grid. Upgrading a drop ceiling. 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. This basically meant we removed all the middle tiles and left all four corners and three of the side walls.

Make sure the strips are left smooth. Surface mount ceiling tiles are easy to install. 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. Learn how to fix sagging ceiling tiles with this 5 step guide.

For a quick update pop old tiles out of the ceiling grid and replace with fresh ones. How to update your drop ceiling. Use a pair of pliers to pull the old staples from the furring strips. First remove the old crown molding then use a pry bar or claw hammer to pull the old tiles loose image 2.

It is a tiring job and requires expertise. First we removed all the old tiles that were exactly 2 2 in size meaning no cuts required. Fortunately our damaged ceiling tiles were in a corner of the basement used as a laundry room. 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.

Some ceiling tiles manufactured prior to mid 1970 contain asbestos. I will show you how to repair a ceiling that has been severely water damaged. This goes faster with two people or more working on ladders from various points of the room. We simply removed all tiles in that corner to install replacement tiles.