Insert a keyhole saw or drywall saw through the tile along one of the lines you drew.
Cutting suspended ceiling tiles.
Press down firmly on the waste to snap the tile along the scored line.
Run your utility knife along the marked line to cut the tile place your cut edges to one side.
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They extend the blade to whatever the measurement is then with the other hand hold the tape on the edge of the tile.
Push out the center of the hole.
Place the tile in its spot in the ceiling and cut the edge.
Repeat this process with any remaining tiles.
Hold your ceiling tile still and line up your ruler along the marked edges.
With the tile in its position take your knife and make a light incision along the border of the grid.
In other words this is how we really cut suspended ceiling tiles.
Pros suspended ceiling and drywall use their tape measure utility knife and hands as a cut guide.
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Use a step ladder to climb up and place the cut section of tile in its spot on the ceiling grid.
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Complete the cut move the tile so the scored line is aligned with the edge of the work surface and the waste is overhanging the edge.
Saw slowly to prevent cracking.