How Do You Install Ceiling Tiles To Joists?
Installing ceiling tiles is simple if you have a straight, flat ceiling surface. Some ceilings have surfaces that are a bit more complex than that, though, such as ceilings that have exposed joists. To install ceiling tiles to a ceiling that has exposed joists, you will first have to create a surface to which you can affix the tiles. The simplest way to create a surface that can accommodate ceiling tiles is to add furring strips to the joists. Determine the size of your border tiles. Measure the ceiling in both directions. If your ceiling is an even number of feet, you will be able to leave all of your tiles whole, since ceiling tiles generally have at least one side that measures 1 foot. However, if your ceiling is not an even number of feet, you will need to cut the tiles that will go around the border down to size. If the ceiling is 10 feet 6 inches in both directions, you will need to cut your border tiles down to cover that extra 6 inches in both directions. For proper tile instal
