Suspended ceilings are common in areas where a good looking ceiling is desired at a reasonable cost. Made of lightweight fiber tiles, they are designed to sit down into a metal support frame mounted to the upper rafters of a building. Wet tiles are easily damaged, prone to discoloration and more susceptible to mold formation. In order to dry the ceiling it is first necessary to remove the individual wet tiles.
Instructions
1. Push up gently on one end of a wet suspended ceiling panel and angle it so it comes down through the support grid. Remove all wet tiles in this manner, and use care so as not to damage the more delicate wet tiles at all during removal.
2. Lay plastic sheeting out on a level surface. A warm location but not in direct sunlight is ideal, preferably a sturdy wood table or concrete floor.
3. Place the tiles onto the plastic so the exposed face during installation is face up, with at least 1 inch between to allow airflow between the tiles. Don't have the tiles touching any part of another tile and ensure that they are completely flat.
4. Fill a spray bottle half full with liquid bleach and the other half with clean water. Shake the bottle vigorously and then spray the surface of each ceiling tile just enough to moisten the face. This helps eliminate the chances of mold forming.
5. Set an electric hair dryer on a medium hot setting and hold it roughly 6 inches from the tile face. Move it slowly back and forth over the surface repeatedly until it begins to dry out. When the tile is mostly dry, flip it over and dry the other side.
6. Lift the tiles back into place vertically through the opening in the suspension frame. Turn the tile horizontally and suspend it with the tips of your fingers as you slowly lower it into place on the grid.
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