How do I cut down new “Ceiling Tiles”???

[S.D. Ice Angular]

I am replacing the old 70’s version of ceiling tile in a house I recently purchased. I have decided on a pattern that has a “drop down” style.

How does one cut the edge pieces and still get the drop down edge on it??

Please Help!!!

[Esox_Magnum]

Cut the tile to lenth/width first then cut in 1/2" or whatever the reveil 1/3-1/2 way through the tile then cut the edge of the tile to create the notch.

[JohnMickish]

They do make a tool for cutting the edges. I got mine at Menards, it's fast and slick as heck but a knife will work too.

[S.D. Ice Angular]

Thanks Guys!!

Are you guys just talking about a utility knife??

That seems awfully laborintensive.

Do you think it could be done on a table saw?

Although it would have to be face down and I am not sure that would be good considereing the pattern I picked.

[Esox_Magnum]

Utility knife will work, takes time but not that bad, like said they also make a tool for it that the pros use.

[IamZombie]

Maybe try using a scrap tile on top of the one being cut to prevent any tear out?

[CaptainBly]

Whenever I have to do it I just use a utility knife. Once you get the hang of it it goes pretty smooth. I have to do it at work once in while putting in a smoke detector or can lights. The ceiling guys that I've seen doing it just use a knife. One thing you should try to do, when you make your cuts is to have those facing the wall so they are less noticalbe.

[S.D. Ice Angular]

Did a test run this afternoon.

I tried both ways Table Saw is a ton easier then the knife!!!!