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