Cutting Suspended Ceiling Light Panels

Following the first cut made turn to the other side of the panel until you completely remove it.

Cutting suspended ceiling light panels.

Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents. Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2. Electrical tape step 1. Begin by pressing the edge of the knife to the panel until the knife has penetrated the plastic.

In between the edges of the masking tape cut the panel using a knife. Saw slowly to prevent cracking. Wire the lights step 5. Next you make sure you are close enough to electricals so that you can wire it in.

These prism sheets are fragile and can be difficult t. 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. Place the hard plastic panel on a flat work surface. Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3.

This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store. It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels. Position the lights step 4. Basically you measure the area you need first.

Push out the center of the hole. Add bulbs and trim. Plastic light panels for suspension grid systems can be easily cut with the cutting tool for plastic sheets. Set the metal straight edge along the cutting line and run the acrylic scoring tool four to five.

Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels. Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel. Turn off the electricity with the breaker and use an exacto knife or a saw depending on the panel s thickness.