Cutting Suspended Ceiling Light Panels

Push out the center of the hole.

Cutting suspended ceiling light panels. Saw slowly to prevent cracking. Turn off the electricity with the breaker and use an exacto knife or a saw depending on the panel s thickness. Position the lights step 4. This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store.

It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels. Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents. Set the metal straight edge along the cutting line and run the acrylic scoring tool four to five. Cut edges of hard plastic panels can be sharp.

It is lightweight and has an ergonomically designed handle that provides a firm comfortable grip. Begin by pressing the edge of the knife to the panel until the knife has penetrated the plastic. Add bulbs and trim. Plastic light panels for suspension grid systems can be easily cut with the cutting tool for plastic sheets.

In between the edges of the masking tape cut the panel using a knife. Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2. Next you make sure you are close enough to electricals so that you can wire it in. Place the hard plastic panel on a flat work surface.

Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel. Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels. Electrical tape step 1. Wire the lights step 5.

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. Insert a keyhole saw or drywall saw through the tile along one of the lines you drew. Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3.