Electrical tape step 1.
Cutting suspended ceiling light panels.
Plastic light panels for suspension grid systems can be easily cut with the cutting tool for plastic sheets.
Insert a keyhole saw or drywall saw through the tile along one of the lines you drew.
This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store.
Push out the center of the hole.
Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel.
Add bulbs and trim.
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.
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.
Next you make sure you are close enough to electricals so that you can wire it in.
It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels.
Set the metal straight edge along the cutting line and run the acrylic scoring tool four to five.
It is lightweight and has an ergonomically designed handle that provides a firm comfortable grip.
Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3.
Saw slowly to prevent cracking.
Cut edges of hard plastic panels can be sharp.
Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels.
Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2.
Basically you measure the area you need first.
Position the lights step 4.
Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents.
Turn off the electricity with the breaker and use an exacto knife or a saw depending on the panel s thickness.