Replacing Ceiling Tiles With Beadboard

If they re glued directly on it will take some extra effort to remove them.

Replacing ceiling tiles with beadboard.

Apply tile or planks directly on your existing ceiling. Use a utility knife to score the tiles then a putty knife to loosen and pull loose a tile for inspection image 1. Install beadboard ceiling panels in the same direction as your floor boards for visual continuity. Most of the time it only.

Secure with nail gun to ceiling trusses shooting about every 18 inches. Classic beadboard installed on the ceiling is a great way to update a room without spending a lot of time or money. Beadboard ceiling overview photo by gregory nemec. The grid for this system is much easier that the drop ceiling grid and the tiles attach directly to the grid.

Beadboard is incredibly cost effective which makes it a great option if you are going to be finishing your ceiling but are on a tight budget. If you have ceiling beams run the panels perpendicular to beams for an interesting twist. Buying a diy beadboard kit is a great way to install this material on your ceiling without having to rely on professional help which can be expensive but only if you have a working knowledge of carpentry. If they were attached to furring strips the job will be easier.

It also allows you to get a new surface without losing ceiling height. I was installing the beadboard between two beams so my first step was to measure the distance between the two ceiling beams and to cut the beadboard sheet to that size. Beadboard is an affordable way to go directly over unsightly popcorn or stippled ceilings. Drop ceilings are easy to repair and to replace tiles as needed.

The planks were much more manageable versus cutting down 4x8 foot sheets of beadboard. When you get to the edge of the wall you can use a pry bar to push into place. You can either put up sheets of plywood first or if your joists run parallel. Tile and planks are great for covering damaged drywall or plaster popcorn ceilings.

Surface mount ceiling tiles are easy to install. Investigate how the ceiling tiles are attached. Use a jigsaw on planks to cut around can lights and ceiling fixture. If you are covering a large ceiling area without many obstructions then you will use the whole 4 8 ft sheet of beadboard at once.

A perfectly level ceiling is the key for the best results for every replacement but it s especially important for tile. 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. However if for some reason the joists of your porch roof are exposed don t fret.