Cutting Suspended Ceiling Light Panels

Place the hard plastic panel on a flat work surface.

Cutting suspended ceiling light panels.

It is lightweight and has an ergonomically designed handle that provides a firm comfortable grip. Turn off the electricity with the breaker and use an exacto knife or a saw depending on the panel s thickness. Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels. Begin by pressing the edge of the knife to the panel until the knife has penetrated the plastic.

Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2. Electrical tape step 1. Insert a keyhole saw or drywall saw through the tile along one of the lines you drew. In between the edges of the masking tape cut the panel using a knife.

Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel. Following the first cut made turn to the other side of the panel until you completely remove it. This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store. Next you make sure you are close enough to electricals so that you can wire it in.

Cut edges of hard plastic panels can be sharp. Set the metal straight edge along the cutting line and run the acrylic scoring tool four to five. Position the lights step 4. 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. Saw slowly to prevent cracking. Push out the center of the hole. Wire the lights step 5.

Basically you measure the area you need first. Add bulbs and trim. It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels.