Replacing Tongue And Groove Ceiling Tiles

8 press the tile against the ceiling and hold it for a minute.

Replacing tongue and groove ceiling tiles.

The trick to replacing a tile is cutting off the top lip of the grooved edge of the new tile. 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. Cut away the damaged area first so you can get a grip on the tile. Tongue and groove ceilings overview update your ceiling without losing any height with tongue and groove edge tiles and planks by armstrong ceilings.

If you are installing directly to ceiling joists or an. The grid for this system is much easier that the drop ceiling grid and the tiles attach directly to the grid. Ideal for surface mount or retrofitting over an old grid tongue and groove ceilings provide a seamless uninterrupted and gridless look. The 12 x 12 ceiling tile collection offers a variety of smooth textured and patterned options.

Ceiling tiles come in a wide range of styles and frequently have easy to connect tongue and groove style seams. Once you ve trimmed off the top lip of the groove you can place the tongue edge in the grooves of the adjacent tile and pivot the patch tile into place. These smaller tiles install directly to joists or an existing ceiling to maximize ceiling height in a room and are a great cover up for damaged drywall plaster or popcorn ceilings. Push the interlocking lipped edge of the replacement tile into the groove of one of the tiles that surround the opening.