Cutting Suspended Ceiling Light Panels

Bob shows you how you can cut acrylic lighting panels down to the size you need using simple tools available for under 40 at any large box store.

Cutting suspended ceiling light panels.

It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels. Insert a keyhole saw or drywall saw through the tile along one of the lines you drew. Plastic light panels for suspension grid systems can be easily cut with the cutting tool for plastic sheets. It is lightweight and has an ergonomically designed handle that provides a firm comfortable grip.

Cut edges of hard plastic panels can be sharp. Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2. Begin by pressing the edge of the knife to the panel until the knife has penetrated the plastic. In between the edges of the masking tape cut the panel using a knife.

Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents. Place the hard plastic panel on a flat work surface. Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels. Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel.

Set the metal straight edge along the cutting line and run the acrylic scoring tool four to five. Saw slowly to prevent cracking. Push out the center of the hole. Turn off the electricity with the breaker and use an exacto knife or a saw depending on the panel s thickness.

Electrical tape step 1. Basically you measure the area you need first. Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3. Position the lights step 4.

Next you make sure you are close enough to electricals so that you can wire it in. Following the first cut made turn to the other side of the panel until you completely remove it. Wire the lights step 5.