Suspended or "drop" ceilings are one way to lower the ceiling in a room or finish off a room addition. Armstrong is a well-known manufacturer of ceiling tiles for suspended ceilings. When the ceiling grid is installed correctly, the majority of the ceiling tiles will fit without modification. However, borders and odd portions of the grid do require cutting of the ceiling tiles to fit. When you cut Armstrong ceiling panels to size, always make sure that the blade in your knife is sharp for a precise cut.
Instructions
1. Measure the width and length of the grid with a tape measure. Subtract ¼ inch from each measurement.
2. Place the Armstrong ceiling panel face up on a flat surface. Transfer the measurement to the ceiling tile. Place a straight edge at the measurements and draw a cut line lightly with a pencil.
3. Extend the blade fully on a utility knife. Cut the ceiling tile along the cut line with the utility knife.
4. Pull the excess pieces away from the Armstrong ceiling tile. Insert the tile into the ceiling grid and test the fit.
5. Lightly trace the grid onto the ceiling tile with a pencil, if you want to cut a reveal along the edges of the tile for a recessed appearance. Remove the ceiling tile from the grid and place it face up on a flat surface.
6. Cut halfway through the ceiling tile along the tracing with the utility knife. Place the utility knife on its side and cut along the outer edge of the tile. Remove the cut pieces away from the ceiling tile, and insert the tile into the ceiling grid.
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