Replacing Old Ceiling Tiles

For a quick update pop old tiles out of the ceiling grid and replace with fresh ones.

Replacing old ceiling tiles.

It is a tiring job and requires expertise. Begin removing the tiles. 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.

The replacement tiles have two sides with an extended lip for stapling to the framework as well as a recessed groove for the lip of the tile next to it see first photo below. Sagging ceiling tiles is a very common problem observed in old houses. Fortunately our damaged ceiling tiles were in a corner of the basement used as a laundry room. This goes faster with two people or more working on ladders from various points of the room.

I will show you how to repair a ceiling that has been severely water damaged. Here is a post explaining a do it yourself method to fix this problem. Surface mount ceiling tiles are easy to install. First remove the old crown molding then use a pry bar or claw hammer to pull the old tiles loose image 2.

Upgrading a drop ceiling. First we removed all the old tiles that were exactly 2 2 in size meaning no cuts required. How to update your drop ceiling. Make sure the strips are left smooth.

The grid for this system is much easier that the drop ceiling grid and the tiles attach directly to the grid. 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. In doing so i remove and replace old water damaged ceiling tiles and paint the.

Use a pair of pliers to pull the old staples from the furring strips. 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. Dropping ties with an old drop ceiling is easy. Then we snapped on the grid covers which came in two sizes 2 and 4 pieces.