Replace Single Ceiling Tile
Some ceiling tiles manufactured prior to mid 1970 contain asbestos.
Replace single ceiling tile. If they re glued directly on it will take some extra effort to remove them. For a quick update pop old tiles out of the ceiling grid and replace with fresh ones. Fortunately our damaged ceiling tiles were in a corner of the basement used as a laundry room. If your grid holds 24 x 48 tiles try a scored product that s designed to look like 24 x 24 panels.
With this style you won t need to purchase additional cross tees just pop out the old ceilings and place in the new. Investigate how the ceiling tiles are attached. Before you work on a ceiling that old contact your regional epa office state environmental office or local health department for advice on testing and handling. We simply removed all tiles in that corner to install replacement tiles.
Unlike drop ceiling acoustic tiles that fit into a suspended frame most interlocking tiles are mounted on the ceiling with nails staples adhesive or a combination of the three.