Ceiling Tile Can Light Cutter

How to cut ceiling tiles.

Ceiling tile can light cutter.

Toolly 1 5 8 to 8 40 200mm adjustable circle hole saw cutter twin blade hole saw for recessed lights ceiling in recessed drywall ceiling tile 4 1 out of 5 stars 8 63 99 63. Cut a rabbet or shadow line on drop ceiling tiles with a shadowline cutter a simple edging tool with a blade that cuts to a preset depth. Two dust shields are included to minimize clean up. Mineral fiber or fiberglass ceiling tiles can get stained dirty or just start to look old after a few years.

47 719 in x 23 719 in fine fissured contractor 8 pack white fissured 15 16 in drop acoustic panel ceiling tiles item 336654 model 922a. The second video is actually doing the can lighting. This is part of a two part series on cutting ceiling panels for creating the hole where a recessed can light will go. If you install speakers or can lights this circle hole cutter is a must have.

The cutting tool is adjustable from 1 2 to 11 8 enabling you to tackle the biggest jobs without making a mess. The adjustable can light hole saw is works great for cutting drywall and ceiling tile. How to cut recessed drop ceiling tiles. The family handyman expert wade sides will show you how to cut custom ceiling tiles and shadow lines along the wall.

If you re tired of looking at your old ceiling tiles or you just want to replace the stained ones. Alternatively use a carpet knife to make a partial depth vertical cut on the face of the tile then make a perpendicular horizontal cut along the edge that meets the vertical cut. Utilizing a quik lok arbor for tool free adjustability as well as laser etched markings and size indicator users can quickly and easily change sizes without the use of a hex key. Recessed drop ceiling tiles are shallower around the edges allowing most of the panels to hang even with or below the metal grid.

For more home improvement tips and tri. The self sharpening carbide coated cutting blade is adjustable from 2 1 2 in to 7 in. The lip of the tiles grip.