Repairing Tongue And Groove Ceiling Tiles

You can run the battens either parallel or perpendicular to the ceiling framing depending on which way you want the tongue and groove to run.

Repairing tongue and groove ceiling tiles.

Usg 4290 12 x 12 white smooth wood fiber tongue groove ceiling tile quantity 30. Basic plaster ceiling design visual in a 1 ft. Also the battens will somewhat flatten out uneven ceilings. The trick to replacing a tile is cutting off the top lip of the grooved edge of the new tile.

Wall and ceiling repair simplified. More buying choices 16 89 6 new offers. Whether your décor is rustic or formal eclectic or traditional ceiling planks add textural contrast to walls and floors and enhance a room s visual appeal. 8 press the tile against the ceiling and hold it for a minute.

You ll find them easy to replace especially if they re the suspended type. Push the interlocking lipped edge of the replacement tile into the groove of one of the tiles that surround the opening. Once you ve trimmed off the top lip of the groove you can place the tongue edge in the grooves of the adjacent tile and pivot the patch tile into place. Tongue and groove ceiling planks with their authentic wood looks create a decorative focal point for any room.

Cheap ceiling tiles for a drop ceiling. Choose from a variety of mdf medium density fiberboard and mineral fiber planks that mimic real wood or 12 x 12 tiles in tin look or decorative plaster versions. Step 1 press up on the tile to pop it out of the track. Maybe an overflowing bathtub or an exploding pot of spaghetti sauce has damaged some ceiling tiles beyond repair.

Direct to ceiling installation maximizes ceiling height. Ideal for surface mount or retrofitting over an old grid tongue and groove ceilings provide a seamless uninterrupted and gridless look. Repairing a ceiling is similar to repairing walls. Lift up the tile and tilt it at an angle as needed to remove it.

The insurance company had the whole ceiling torn out and they were these type of tiles. Beveled tongue and groove edge ensures a grid free look. Cut away the damaged area first so you can get a grip on the tile. Fasade easy installation traditional 2 matte white glue up ceiling tile ceiling panel 2 x 4 panel 4 5 out of 5 stars 76.

Underneath was a tongue and groove solid fir ceiling. Did t like it so we had the contractor install a suspended 2x4 ceiling love it.