If they re glued directly on it will take some extra effort to remove them.
Replacing ceiling tiles do it yourself.
If you don t fix the problem first expect to be replacing the ceiling tile again in the near future.
Make sure the source of the damage has been repaired before replacing the tile.
Ceiling tiles can get damaged for a number of reasons usually either smoke or water.
Replacing a suspended ceiling tile can be quite.
Fortunately our damaged ceiling tiles were in a corner of the basement used as a laundry room.
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.
It can be completed in just a few minutes with tools you will most likely already have around the house.
There are two types of drop tile ceilings.
We simply removed all tiles in that corner to install replacement tiles.
Investigate how the ceiling tiles are attached.
Replacing drop ceiling tiles is a really easy do it yourself project.
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.
Use a utility knife to score the tiles then a putty knife to loosen and pull loose a tile for inspection image 1.
You will need to determine which type of ceiling you have before you begin your project.
Surface mount ceiling tiles are easy to install.