How To Cut A Round Hole In An Above View Ceiling Tile
Instructions on how to cut a round hole in an Above View Ceiling Tile:
1. Mark out center of hole location with pencil
2. Select hole saw size needed for application
3. Use hole saw to cut hole - Apply very light pressure and let saw do work
4. Sand edges lightly with sandpaper if needed
5. Clean off any excess dust from the tile
How To Rout A Perimeter Edge On An Above View Ceiling Tile
Instructions on how to Rout a Perimeter Edge on an Above View Ceiling Tile:
1. Make perimeter cuts: Mark out the cut lines and cut the tile to the required size. Determine the cut size by adding both lip measurements (3/8 inch each) to the open section of the perimeter.
2. Set up router table: Use a router table with a rabbiting bit for this process. Additionally, wear gloves, a mask, and eye protection, and have a damp cloth or compressed air for cleaning.
3. Adjust router bit: Ensure the rabbiting bit has a long enough shank and tighten it in the collet at the manufacturer's specified depth. Set the bit height and fence distance correctly by aligning the bit with the existing lip on the tile.
4. Rout the edge: Gently push the tile against the fence and along the router to create the new lip.
5. Clean and install: Remove excess dust from the tile and install the perimeter sections.
How To Cut Smooth Filler Perimeter Ceiling Tiles
Instructions on how to Cut Smooth Filler Above View Ceiling Tiles:
1. Mark out your cut lines.
2. Set up the fence to the right distance.
3. Have two people cut the tile: one person pushing the tile through the saw and the other person catching the tile.
4. Make sure the tile is resting against the fence and gently push the tile along the table saw.
5.Lightly sand the cut edges with sandpaper.
6. Clean off any excess dust from the tile with a damp rag or compressed air.
7. Install the tiles around the perimeter.
How To Cut A Square Hole In An Above View Ceiling Tile
Instructions on how to cut a square hole in an Above View Ceiling Tile:
1. Mark out shape you would like to cut out with a pencil
2. Tape the perimeter of line with masking tape to prevent chipping and scratching of tile from the jigsaw
3. Drill holes in all four corners with a ~.5" wood drill bit
4. Cut along the lines with a jigsaw using a fine tooth wood blade
5. Sand with sanding block to smooth edges
6. Remove tape and dust off excess debris
