How to Install or Replace the PVC Ceiling Panel
09/11/2011 11:30
The PVC ceiling panel items are low maintenance building materials typically used on the ceilings in a house to add beauty and elegance or to cover uneven surfaces.
One benefit of installing a suspended ceiling, is the ease of panel removal to replace them in case of damage, such as water damage, or to access pipes. Sometimes maybe an overflowing bathtub or an exploding pot of spaghetti sauce has damaged some ceiling tiles beyond repair. The followings are the tips of installing the PVC ceiling panel on your own.
Tips for installing:
- Measure the length and width of the ceiling to get the total square footage which will determine how many pieces will be necessary for installation.
- Line the first piece up to the ceiling beginning in any corner of the room.
- Insert staples all over the panel to secure it to the ceiling.
- Apply silicone caulk to the ceiling where the second panel will go and slide it into the first panel.
- Cut the panel to size if necessary with a hack saw.
Tips for replacing:
- Press up on the tile to pop it out of the track. Lift up the tile and tilt it at an angle as needed to remove it.
- If the tile is less than full size, use the damaged tile to cut the replacement tile to size.
- Then you can follow the installing tips above to install the new panels.