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How To Replace Drop Ceiling Tiles Using Ceilume Vinyl Tiles

Learn how to use Ceilume tiles to makeover your drop ceiling in your basement.
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old drop ceiling tile in grid next to new vinyl drop ceiling
Prep:1 hour
Active Time:1 day
Total Time:1 day 1 hour

Equipment

  • Scissors

Instructions

  • Take out old tile.
  • If cutting is involved, line up the old tile and use a good pair of scissors to cut the vinyl.
    woman cutting Ceilume Stratford tiles
  • If no cutting is involved, then place the new vinyl tile in the grid. In our basement, we chose to keep the old tile up there for soundproofing reasons.
    man putting in new drop ceiling tiles
  • Add the new ceiling tile back into the grid.
    Man installing Ceilume Drop Ceiling Tiles
  • Optional: You can cover your current grid with this product.

Video

Notes

  • There are other brands of drop ceiling tiles you could try.
  • They come in different designs and sizes to fit your drop ceiling grids.
  • Our ceiling has not sagged at all with leaving the old tiles.
Author: Erin Nutter
Cost: Varies based on size