Pop Out Ceiling Tiles

We offer the widest selection of ceiling tiles for drop ceilings.

Pop out ceiling tiles.

Use both hands to avoid damaging the tile and generating debris. The tiles and panels on the surface of a dropped ceiling can come from a variety of materials. Armstrong ceilings uses 15 16 and 9 16 grid face suspension systems with 24 x 24 or 24 x 48 ceiling tiles. If your grid holds 24 x 48 tiles try a scored product that s designed to look like 24 x 24 panels.

Place the straightedge beside the line to help guide the knife. Plastic cork and tin are frequently used. When exposed to heat from a developing fire drop out ceiling panels soften distort and fall from the ceiling grid. With this style you won t need to purchase additional cross tees just pop out the old ceilings and place in the new.

Lift the tile out of the ceiling frame. Fire activates the sprinkler which unimpeded by the panels controls or extinguishes the fire. Last year in response to questions in parliament on popping and cracking tiles the ministry of national development mnd said that hdb received about 2 000 cases of dislodged floor tiles a year. Score the ceiling tile along the pencil line on the front of the tile using a utility knife.

For a quick update pop old tiles out of the ceiling grid and replace with fresh ones. Gently push the tile upwards to lift it out of the frame. Ceilume s approved drop out ceiling panels can be installed beneathfire sprinklers. Armstrong single raised panel 2 ft.

The grid arrays and frames are usually made of metal. Drop ceiling tiles overview. Each ceiling tile in your suspended ceiling will be held in place by resting on the t shaped metal frame the component that forms a grid across your ceiling. Always work on the front of the tile.

We have both 2x2 and 2x4 size ceiling tiles in stock and ready to ship right to your door. The fire retardant mineral fiber material reflects 80 of the light striking it creating a bright space to work or live in. You can also select your preferred tile edge. Choose from over 200 design and finish combinations all manufactured to perfectly fit into your suspended ceiling system.

X 2 armstrong single raised panel 2 ft. Tiles designed from spun fiberglass or mineral fibers can help in improving the room s acoustics and enhancing soundproofing.