How Do You Insulate A Drop Ceiling?
Lighter, less expensive and less time consuming to install than drywall, drop ceilings can be installed in any room to add noise-dampening qualities, hide exposed joists and pipes or just to give the room a different feel. Forgot to insulate the ceiling beforehand? Insulating a drop ceiling can be done after the ceiling is up, if necessary. Remove the ceiling tiles from the grid. Press gently on one side of the tile, lift, twist at a slight angle and pull down and out of the metal grid. Take your time and be careful not to damage the tiles as you remove them. Store the tiles in a safe place away from the work area. Cut open the bag of insulation and pull out the strips of insulation with your razor knife. Slide a strip of insulation into the ceiling grid with the paper side down (facing you). Work the insulation into the ceiling between the joists above. Cut the insulation with your razor knife to fit the ceiling length and to fit around any obstacles. Press the strips of insulation so
