Step 1 prepare the area.
Replacing ceiling tiles do it yourself.
Make sure the source of the damage has been repaired before replacing the tile.
Surface mount ceiling tiles are easy to install.
You will need to determine which type of ceiling you have before you begin your project.
Replacing drop ceiling tiles is a really easy do it yourself project.
We simply removed all tiles in that corner to install replacement tiles.
Investigate how the ceiling tiles are attached.
If they were attached to furring strips the job will be easier.
The replacement tiles have two sides with an extended lip for stapling to the framework as well as a recessed groove for the lip of the tile next to it see first photo below.
Replacing a suspended ceiling tile can be quite.
Ceiling tiles can get damaged for a number of reasons usually either smoke or water.
Use a utility knife to score the tiles then a putty knife to loosen and pull loose a tile for inspection image 1.
It can be completed in just a few minutes with tools you will most likely already have around the house.
The grid for this system is much easier that the drop ceiling grid and the tiles attach directly to the grid.
This is another project that can be done by one person and in most cases the tiles that go into place can be easily cut to size using scissors.
If they re glued directly on it will take some extra effort to remove them.