It s actually pretty simple to cut ceiling light panels.
Cutting suspended ceiling light panels.
Measure the location of holes required in the tiles such as those for lighting or air vents.
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.
Following the first cut made turn to the other side of the panel until you completely remove it.
Drag the knife down until you fully cover the first side of the panel.
Saw slowly to prevent cracking.
In between the edges of the masking tape cut the panel using a knife.
Add bulbs and trim.
Wire the lights step 5.
Lay out drop ceiling recessed lights step 2.
Made of lightweight acrylic with a sharp cutting blade ideal for precise cutting of plastic light panels.
Basically you measure the area you need first.
Electrical tape step 1.
Place the hard plastic panel on a flat work surface.
Plastic light panels for suspension grid systems can be easily cut with the cutting tool for plastic sheets.
Insert supports for recessed lighting step 3.
This is the one way i am able to successfully trim down the standard sheets sold at the hardware store.
These prism sheets are fragile and can be difficult t.
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.
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.
Position the lights step 4.
Begin by pressing the edge of the knife to the panel until the knife has penetrated the plastic.