Cutting Acoustic Ceiling Tile

Acoustic ceiling tiles are a type of tile used to deaden sound. They are useful in home offices, nurseries and other areas of the home that need a reduced noise level. Working with acoustic tiles is no different than working with any other types of tile so making cuts follow the same process.

Use a Tile Cutter

Rent a tile cutting tool from an equipment supply store in order to make the tile cuts. This tool will make angle cuts and other repetitive cuts easier to perform and relieve you of the burden of having to cut the tiles individually, if you have to make a series of cuts.

Use a Table Saw

You can also cut the tiles on a table saw, using a fine tip blade. This should be done if the tiles are thicker than normal acoustic tiles and cutting them with the tile cutter is not as practical a choice.

For more precise cuts, use a utility knife and score the tile where your cut needs to be made. Place the tile in the cutter in the at the score line and chop it using the blade. This cutting will give you a tile that is custom fitted for the area that you are working in, whether it is an angled cut or a straight cut.