A tile ceiling is either glued directly to an existing ceiling or onto furring strips that are glued or nailed to the existing ceiling.
Drop ceiling tools needed.
Drop ceiling panels and drywall.
A few of the superior tools you ll need to successfully install your new ceiling include.
What tools work best.
Use our ceiling material estimators to know what s needed to complete your project.
He shows how to lay it out fasten grid angles and tees keep the grid square and cut the ceiling panels.
Drop laying in a grid just below your ceiling drop ceilings are easy to care for.
They come in a ton of styles and can be humidity and mold resistant and offer various levels of sound insulation.
These will be the most expensive part of your drop ceiling project.
Step 3 drop ceiling tools for installing ceiling tiles.
1 utility knife for cutting ceiling tiles and opening boxes of ceiling grid.
Great for hiding duct work wiring they allow ready access to pipes.
This video will walk you through the advantages of each so you can make an informed decision about which ceiling is best for your project.
Suspended ceilings are hung from the ceiling joists with a metal grid.
Then get an estimate of materials needed for your project.
Drop ceiling tiles come in flush mounts the tiles are even with the t s or with reveals tiles sit slightly below t s.
It creates the cavity between the joists and the ceiling where pipes wires and ductwork can be installed and worked on.
2 sharpening stone for sharpening the blade on the utility knife when cutting ceiling tiles.
Punch pliers pop riveter jab saw tin snips circle cutter utility knives for a more complete list of what you ll need to install your suspended ceiling check out our free video tools of the trade on our how to page.
Drop ceilings are easy to repair and to replace tiles as needed.
Tools and resources to help you plan for the right ceiling for your space.
Use the drop ceiling calculator to help lay out a 24 x 24 and 24 x 48 ceiling.
3 jab saw for cutting holes in ceiling tiles for can lights and hvac ducting.
In the coming months strictly ceilings will be introducing newly designed and specially manufactured suspended ceiling tools and products for you.
What improvements would make those tools better.
How ergonomics could make drop ceiling installation and repair easier to do and easier on you.