Cutting Suspended Ceiling Light Panels

Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels.

Cutting suspended ceiling light panels.

Push out the center of the hole. This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store. Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3. Insert a keyhole saw or drywall saw through the tile along one of the lines you drew.

Set the metal straight edge along the cutting line and run the acrylic scoring tool four to five. 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. It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels. Basically you measure the area you need first.

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. Saw slowly to prevent cracking. Plastic light panels for suspension grid systems can be easily cut with the cutting tool for plastic sheets.

Place the hard plastic panel on a flat work surface. 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. Begin by pressing the edge of the knife to the panel until the knife has penetrated the plastic.

Following the first cut made turn to the other side of the panel until you completely remove it. Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel. It is lightweight and has an ergonomically designed handle that provides a firm comfortable grip. Cut edges of hard plastic panels can be sharp.

Add bulbs and trim. Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents. In between the edges of the masking tape cut the panel using a knife.