Removing Ceiling Tiles In Basement

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.

Removing ceiling tiles in basement.

Until the 1970s most ceiling tiles in suspended ceilings contained asbestos. Along with the dust the broken debris can be enough mess to warrant a tarp or dropcloth. The tiles can sometimes be sprayed with popcorn surfacing care for these tiles is basically the same as for a normal ceiling unless they contain asbestos. The grid for this system is much easier that the drop ceiling grid and the tiles attach directly to the grid.

Begin removing the tiles carefully ensuring that your respirator is never directly underneath the tile you are moving. Many tiles will easily break apart if you can t fit them through the frame. Asbestos found in the vinyl floor tiles at the toh tv project house means a state licensed and well protected abatement crew must do the removal. Step 3 remove the tiles.

Set these tiles aside in a safe place as you can use them as cutting size templates later for your new tiles. Using a spray bottle soak the ceiling tiles. We recommend wearing safety goggles as the tiles will likely be dusty and dirty. These ceiling tiles or panels are simply wallboard or sheet rock that has been either vinyl coated or just painted.

If you still have concerns however contact an asbestos removal contractor to remove your entire ceiling. This detergent and water combination will help to form an adhesive which will keep the asbestos fibers in place even if the tiles are damaged. Popcorn ceilings prior to the late 1980 s actually contained asbestos. Surface mount ceiling tiles are easy to install.

Carefully take down your old ceiling tiles. Remove old ceiling tiles.