How Do You Cover Up Old Ceiling Tiles?
Homes that have old ceiling tiles that have been affixed with glue can be difficult to try to remove if you want to make changes to the ceiling. Another option instead of removing the ceiling tiles is to cover them up. One way is to install drywall to the ceiling. You can cover up old ceiling tiles with drywall by first determining the total area of the ceiling. Measure the width and length of the ceiling to determine how much drywall will be needed. Sheets or drywall are typically 4 feet wide by 8 feet long. Locate the ceiling joists by using a stud finder. Mark on the side walls, just below the ceiling, with painters tape where the ceiling joists are located. Place a sheet of drywall on the ceiling. Use a drywall lift or hold it in place with the help of another person. Mark the location of the studs on the drywall using the chalk line. Drill holes through the drywall, existing tile and ceiling joists using a power drill. The existing tile may crack or break if a hole is not pre-dril
