You cut ceiling tiles to fit by using the end of a tape measure to score the tile straight and square, then making a deeper score and a couple of passes with a razor knife to ensure a clean cut.
Cutting Ceiling Tiles to Fit: A Precise Method
When you need to fit ceiling tiles into smaller or irregular spaces, such as along the perimeter walls, precise cutting is essential. Based on a technique shown for perimeter reveal ceiling tiles, the process involves marking your cut and then using a specific scoring method to get a clean edge.
Here are the steps based on the described method:
- Score with the Tape Measure: Take the other end of your tape measure and score the tile straight and square. This creates the initial line for your cut.
- Make a Deeper Score: Next, take your razor knife and make a deeper score in the ceiling tile along the line you just made.
- Ensure a Clean Cut: Continue using the razor knife to make a couple passes along the score line. Making multiple passes with the razor knife helps to ensure a clean cut all the way through the tile material.
This method, starting with a score from the tape measure followed by deepening and repeated passes with a razor knife, is designed to help achieve accurate cuts for fitting ceiling tiles.
