Cutting Suspended Ceiling Light Panels

It is lightweight and has an ergonomically designed handle that provides a firm comfortable grip.

Cutting suspended ceiling light panels.

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. Insert a keyhole saw or drywall saw through the tile along one of the lines you drew. 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. This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store. These prism sheets are fragile and can be difficult t. Begin by pressing the edge of the knife to the panel until the knife has penetrated the plastic.

Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents. Basically you measure the area you need first. Place the hard plastic panel on a flat work surface. Wire the lights step 5.

Cut edges of hard plastic panels can be sharp. Position the lights step 4. Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel. In between the edges of the masking tape cut the panel using a knife.

Push out the center of the hole. 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. Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3.

Following the first cut made turn to the other side of the panel until you completely remove it. Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels. It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels.