The Family Handyman expert, Wade Sides, will show you how to cut custom ceiling tiles and shadow lines along the wall. Originally Published: July 28, 2017.

All types of ceiling tiles can be cut with basic hand tools. Acoustic tiles—the lightweight fiber panels—are cut with a carpet knife. Drywall-like drop ceiling (suspended ceiling) tiles are cut with a utility knife or a drywall saw.

Place the tile in its spot in the ceiling and cut the edge. Use a step ladder to climb up and place the cut section of tile in its spot on the ceiling grid. With the tile in its position, take your knife and make a light incision along the border of the g