Raised ceiling tiles have an embossed design or border which lends a formal look to the room in which they're installed. They're typically made of aluminum, fiberglass or other durable material. Since you install these ceiling tiles starting from the center of the room, you must cut the outer ones to fit the ceiling. Cutting raised ceiling tiles is a quick process that requires only manually-powered hand tools.
Instructions
1. Place a straight edge or a tape measure against the raised ceiling tile at the spot where it must be cut.
2. Draw a line along the straight edge or tape measure using a marker.
3. Hold the raised ceiling panel in one hand and use a pair of tin snips to cut along the marker line until the tile is the proper size.
4. Cut circular openings by drawing the circle on the tile and laying it on a piece of plywood. Insert a 3/8-inch bit into a drill and create a hole in the middle of the circle. Insert the tip of the tin snips into the hole and cut out the circular marker shape.
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