Ceiling Tile Replacement

How I replaced missing staple-on tiles after a job.

[@santmateo7893]

Thank you for this video. My concern is that within a renovation property, one ceiling in a bedroom has completely fallen- to where less than 10 tiles are still in place. I had a blue tarp put over it because it looks a little alarming. In another room, it's like this in your video; just a handful of tiles are missing in that room. The renovation was stalled because I had no clue what to do. Your video has given me the solution. Best to you & yours. 👍

[@wethepeople9161]

Before watching this video- I was fighting with my wife telling her that the box of tiles she bought was absolutely useless without the knowledge to put them up. She has nagged me for almost an entire year!!! But I turned my attention away from politics and aliens on the moon and in Antarctica- and I found your “How to” video. Wow!!! Unreal!! You just made me a Hero!!! I am the shazizzo!! Thank you Manny the man!

[@manny7155]

That's funny AF! I'm glad it helped, now tell wifey she owes YOU! 🤣

[@parsonbrown4660]

I have done this job before but badly. Your method may not be what ceiling experts would do, but it is exactly what I'm going to do! Thank you for taking the time to put this online.

[@manny7155]

I never claimed to be an expert but your statement makes me feel like one. Thank you so much for the encouragement and thank you so much for watching. I hope your repair comes out well, and if you need anymore help or advice, please don't hesitate to reach out.

[@tifftatt99]

Great video! 👍🏼 Today I followed your instructions and replaced water damaged ceiling tiles that have been an eye sore for ten years. It wasn’t that difficult...and I’m a girl! 😀

[@manny7155]

Well then, You go gurl!!!! :)

[@psykolikwid]

Excellent video- you are helping someone 6 years after you posted!! Thank you!

[@Adoremeifuwant]

Ughhh I've been searching for 2 years for a video like this 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Prior owners finished my basement ceiling & used just staple on tiles. While it's completely stunning a couple cracked & needed to be removed. We searched everywhere & could not for the life of me figure out how they did it & what tiles they used. We almost had to take the whole thing down & start over or just leave a piece open which I don't want. This helped a lot thanks.

[@ekmi0322]

It seems like the previous homeowner at my house didn’t catch your video before reinstalling ceiling tiles. I haven’t started yet, but your attitude makes it seem way easier than what I expected! thanks for the visual demo

[@markv9890]

Great tips. It never ceases to amaze me how intelligent the KZbin community is. Bien Hecho...

[@A10TOES]

OMG I've been wracking my brain in how to repair 2 ceiling tiles that one side on both dropped loose after living in this cottage for 19 years. You're a life saver, thank you so very much!

[@manny7155]

WOW! I can feel your energy out to here!! LOL! Your very welcome and I'm glad I was able to help. Thank you for watching and best of luck on your repair.

[@gloriajohnson1310]

@@manny7155can I use them to out over my plywood walls with adhesive or wood glue

[@lydiawoltz2758]

Thank GOD you posted this. This is EXACTLY the tile I need and exactly what I need to do!

[@manny7155]

Your welcome, thank you for watching.

[@tacosupreme1984]

Been looking for a way to do this for years..... Thank you so much for helping a fellow diy guy.

[@melindarollins9983]

Thanks for making this video, I have searched for instructions on this for awhile and your video was the only one I found. Seeing this done was much needed for me and appreciated!

[@manny7155]

Your so very welcome and thank you for watching.

[@wormsquish]

Your basement looks like mine. You've helped me so much. I have to replace the ceiling tiles my dad put in way back in the early 70's. I'll keep watching your video. Thank you, Manny.

[@manny7155]

Your welcome and ill do my best to make other vids on my projects.

[@walkinaxyl]

I'm stuck in the middle where the original damage occurred from condensation. My new hero. I was at a loss on how to get that last panel in. Bless you! Thumbs up and subbing!!

[@ghostdreamer7272]

Thank you! I had been looking at how to repair/install “sand pebble” tiles in my basement and I think this is it!

[@genious00]

Thank you so much. I too was looking how to fix my ceiling and couldn't find a video. Thanks for saving this homeowner some money!

[@alanmcrae8594]

Thanks for this spot on demonstration! I have to do this at my parents' house and I was wondering how to get the last row of tiles & last end tiles. You seem to have figured out the only reasonable solution that would have excellent holding power. It was wonderful of you to share your solution with everyone who needs to do ceiling surgery, now & in the future. You are much appreciated!

[@manny7155]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate you watching and I hope it all works out.

[@Tyler-rl6vz]

Awesome video! Couldn't find anything on how to repair these tiles and I finally came across your video. Very helpful. Thanks for doing this video.

[@Brrrettt]

Yah dude, this is the first video I found and the last one i’ll need. Seems very simple but when I looked up at my ceiling and saw a bunch of miscellaneous ceiling tiles that need replacing I had no ideas. Now I just need a few tools and a few screws and I can do this without calling a professional. Ty!

[@manny7155]

Your very welcome!

[@desertwhaler]

I had a very similar project today and while I didn't have the same exact slide and latch setup as you, I did have to utilize your technique of using 1" drywall screws to secure to the joists, and the caulk to hide the evidence. Thanks for the vid!

[@thepatriot509]

Nice job - your right - not much on KZbin about this type of repair . Thanks for uploading this video ....

[@shannonmurryryan7731]

Thanks so much! I had no clue how I was going to do this repair. Impressive work with one hand holding the phone!!

[@autumnlee8337]

Just want to thank you so much for sharing your wonderful idea! We found your video last night and fixed our ceiling today which had frustrated us for a long time.

[@michaelcimpher949]

Thank you sir , had a roof leak that stained our Tiles in the bathroom.. Went on KZbin to research it. And yours was the first video to come up.. Perfect fix . Thanks for posting.

[@manny7155]

Sorry for the delayed response, I'm glad the video helped you with your project. Thanks for watching and good luck with your work.

[@rebeccamyers8888]

Very cool. I love clever ideas like this. I had a handyman tell me I'd have to replace the whole ceiling because of the way the tiles interlock - ha!

[@mick8661]

My basement ceiling was sagging for years and I didn't know how to fix it. I was going to hire someone to rip the whole ceiling and replace for thousands. Now I can just repair the tiles. Thanks so much.

[@manny7155]

Anytime, thanks for stopping by

[@Zarielli]

Thank you Mr.Lopez!!!! I know recently replaced my roof but the tiles had been a pain!!!! Waaaay easier now!

[@turdzilla1675]

This was s life-saver. No idea why I didn't think of cutting the tiles. Thanks!

[@manny7155]

Your welcome, glad I could help you.

[@SaltarSolutions]

WOW Manny, thanks so much for this. I'm about to put up a ceiling and didn't have a clue on how to do it. This video was very helpful.

[@charlysimone8999]

Thank you so much! I have about 10 pieces to replace. My tile pieces are the 2 -12 " together but same locking principle. YOU'VE GIVEN ME HOPE. Looks great!!

[@manny7155]

Your welcome, thank you for watching.

[@annohara7774]

Awesome fix! We have had this problem for years! Hopefully, my husband will be as happy as me 😀 ! Thank you so much for posting!!

[@susanpalmer5598]

Let me add my thanks for your helpful video. I removed a closet in my 1952 home and am trying to repair the celiling. So anxious to get my new pantry shelves and cabinets built and this has set me back. Now maybe I can get to it!

[@bryancox5828]

Awesome! Thanks ... Just saved me from sheetrocking over a few bad tiles.

[@kevinsawyer6872]

Thank you for your video. It helped me replace a ceiling tile that got pushed out in our rec room.

[@TheCreativequest]

Excellent! I've been searching on how to do this because I have this job not knowing how in the world I was going to do it. This was fantastic, and thank you for sharing.

[@manny7155]

Your welcome.

[@TheCreativequest]

Manny Lopez worked perfect lyrics!

[@kevinlewellen1037]

I agree with Kevin! I have got the same repair to do. Thank you for sharing your repair method!

[@frankhynes4514]

Excellent! I've been searching on how to do this because I have this job too. I was driving and using white ring nails. This looks fantastic, and thank you for sharing I like your method better I was stuck on cover head white RTV looks great

[@taylorystis6265]

I appreciate that you did this video. I had plumbing work done. But, nobody to repair tiles plumber created to do the work. Your video gives me confidence I can do it (but not one-handed : >). Thank you!

[@jhuan118]

Thank you for this video!! I had a leak that went through to my basement with the same exact ceiling tiles and was search for a way to replace it without tear up the other tiles to fit it. Thank you for posting it!!

[@manny7155]

Jason H, your welcome. My pleasure to help.

[@tincase57]

Manny thanks for taking the trouble to post this, I have to repair some of these in my basement and I think i'll get it done thanks to you.

[@manny7155]

Jim Roberts, your very much welcome.

[@M3TAL.G3AR]

Damn, I damaged 2 tiles by mistake installing recessed lights, and I was scratching my head on how to repair it. Now this is a great idea, thanks a lot man.

[@manny7155]

Your welcome Nick!

[@loridiaz5780]

Thank you!!! I have been looking for a video to replace my titles. I tried myself and had the problem with the overlapping of titles. You have saved me money from having someone coming to fix them. Thank you again!!!!

[@manny7155]

Your very welcome and thank you for watching.

[@dgwyn8503]

This is very helpful...we live in an old farm house and the corner of the house where me and my wife’s bedroom is the attic space is closed off from the rest of the house..i keep hearing squirrels up there and need to access and see if they have damaged anything and need to remove and replace a couple of the old tiles that are sagging anyways but wasnt sure how they were installed..after watching this now i know what to look forward to.

[@manny7155]

Awesome 👍. I'm glad to be of help and thanks for watching.

[@dennisniles6049]

Manny, Manny, Manny!!!!! Thanks so much for this video I have an older second home with some sagging tiles and every time I look at them I just cringe and wonder how to repair them. Your video explained it perfectly!! Nice job and thanks again!!

[@manny7155]

Your welcome! I'm glad this helped you and thanks for watching.

[@knowmater]

Hey Manny, great video. Used your trick to fix a busted tile in my workout room. Thanks.

[@nolimit4tek]

I did the same fix on my rental a while back... but my mind is blown... lol... that is with your scraping the caulk with razor blade! Even though I repainted the tiles and most would never see, I still can tell which tiles I caulked. Thanks for the tip!

[@manny7155]

Your very welcome and thanks for watching!

[@stubee56]

I sure appreciate this. Common sense tends to allude me at times! Thank you...perfect !!!

[@TigerIronClock]

Great Manny! This cleared my confusion about these tiles!

[@manny7155]

Not to worry.

[@MrPaox2]

You da man Manny! Thank you for this! Got my job done after watching this and it looks so much better! Appreciate the video!

[@manny7155]

Your welcome and thank you for watching

[@markbader4942]

Nice work. You know, for the finish on my ceiling tiles, dry wall mud would work just as well as caulking to do the cover up. Thanks again, I've been looking for this repair too.

[@manny7155]

Thank you for watching. I agree with the mud ad well. As long as it doesn't crack a lot, if it works, use it.

[@DonMillerCET]

Perfect video .. I need to replace the exact same stuff, and had no clue. Now I do. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@manny7155]

Your very welcome and thanks for watching.

[@michaelmcdonagh114]

Hello Manny. I watched your video and applied the exact same approach for a customer with the same tile. The approach worked perfectly and you saved me a bunch of time in having to figure it out for myself. If you're ever in the North Shore of Boston look me up and I'll buy you lunch or a beer.

[@manny7155]

Well thank you very much sir! I'm glad I could help you out. And it's funny thing you mentioned Boston... I went up to Concord Mass in April for the Tough Ruck and had a great time. Maybe I'll take you up on that offer.. 😁

[@michaelmcdonagh114]

@@manny7155, I'd never heard of Tough Ruck until you just mentioned it. It's excellent that you honor our fallen veterans and first responders. I do a lot of hiking and outdoor activity but I don't think I could pull that off. Good for you!

[@heatherbowman866]

Thanks Manny! We just had a pipe leak above out tiles and needed good video demo on how to fix ours! Yours is still the only good video!

[@manny7155]

I am so humbly thankful for that. I'm glad i could help and thank you for watching. Once again, thank you very much!

[@rickolson1220]

Thanks for doing this demonstration. I have basement tiles that were damaged from water. (Frozen pipe) You gave the gift of time! thanks!

[@manny7155]

Sorry for the late reply but thank you so much! I'm glad my vid helped and if you run into any problems, message me back and ill help in any way possible.

[@BassGod1225]

Thanks Manny , very motivational and professional.

[@elijahmonn3757]

Thank you for posting this. Much appreciation from New Zealand

[@josephbacenet4290]

Thanks, Manny! You made it so easy for this 62 year old recent retiree……………..I have to replace about a dozen tiles and I am going to use your method 100%.

[@manny7155]

Sorry for the late reply, but I'm glad I helped 😊. If you need anything else please let me know 🙏

[@moniquedillon7551]

I need to replace the drop ceiling in a whole room..praying this will work for me!! Thank you!!

[@DeeFromBrooklyn]

Great video. Thre call was the missing piece of the puzzle hiding my screws better than plaster

[@Papa-gr2zi]

Hey Manny, Exactly what I needed. I appreciate you took the time to make this video, especially one handed! Happy Holidays!!

[@manny7155]

Thanks for the watch, and good luck on your repair 😊

[@JUDALATION]

Great video... I have had these on my house and no sag until I had a small fire that the firefighters wet the entire floor with... causing a huge sag. hence why I watched this video... I live in NY which is not very humid... but also, My tiles were installed with GLUE as well as staples.

[@conicfel6275]

Thanks man helped me out so much I’m remodeling a room for my sisters baby and the ceiling tiles are saggy and brown from a hurricane that hit a while back. Without you it wouldn’t be done.

[@Creative4aReason]

You took a lot of stress off of my mind. I'm ready to tackle this job

[@catherinehendrick8656]

Thank you for doing your video!! I’m trying to figure out how to do uneven edge of ceiling where I have to cut tiles to fit. They don’t slide in!! My first one I had to cut the sides off like you showed, but couldn’t figure out how to hold it up!! Duh!! Screws!!! Wood glue and long tacks worked, but, not secure if I start putting another tile up. So, I’ve been sitting in my recliner, frustrated, for a week, no suggestions or ideas from friends🙁. So, KZbin saved me again. THANK YOU!!!

[@r-deanjohnson6952]

This was great--thorough and yet easy to understand. Thanks!

[@manny7155]

Thank you so much! And thanks for watching 👍

[@rhondazappalewis3685]

I was needing to do my ceiling tiles and didn't know how! Thank you, I feel I can do it now

[@manny7155]

Your welcome and good luck.

[@Potato_chips226]

Thank you so much! I'm a single mom and the ceiling in our hallway just fell out due to the new roof being in the proccess of being put on and I have the tiles just none of the experience and was so stressed about replacing them. 💜💜💜

[@manny7155]

Your welcome, I'm glad to help and thank you for watching. 🙂

[@703am]

very good job .. myself being in the home remodeling game for almost 40 years , I have to say these type of ceiling tiles are total junk although millions have been installed, I have yet to see a ceiling with these type of tiles not sag over time, humidity etc causes them to sag , just not a good product but your repair is a great idea and looks good thanks for posting

[@manny7155]

Thank you very much! That means a lot from someone in the business as long as you say. Much appreciated. Thanks again.

[@manny7155]

I agree on the sagging issue. I myself didn't want to use these as well but i thought, for the price at the time, why not. When i installed these, i over used the stapler to make sure there was no sagging for a long time! Thanks for the positive comment though and thanks for watching.

[@bkbrown5881]

703am soooo true!!!! As a rental property investor I have to repai these all the time.

[@thedoobiesistersandsackbla5718]

i have a 15 x15 area in the center (of COURSE) of the room. i got the standard 12x12 tiles. and lo and behold when i got to the final row i noticed that the first tile was way too snug. yeah.....the old ones are 11 and a heavy 7/8 to the finish edge. every stinking one. no choice but to cut the finish edge and whip out the caulk. and thats with using a sacrifice tile to snug em nicely like always. i thought 12x12 was the norm in america. no way they ALL shrunk up. yeah rock wool shower all day to boot. i hate repairing this crap.

[@JUDALATION]

Depends on where you live and how well they are installed... I have had these on my house and no sag until I had a small fire that the firefighters wet the entire floor with... causing a huge sag... hence why I watched this video... I live in NY which is not very humid... but also, My tiles were installed with GLUE as well as staples.

[@roymcleansr.5404]

Yours was the best video on this I found thanks a lot

[@manny7155]

That's cool of you to say, I really appreciate that and I'm glad it helped 😀

[@flowergarden1426]

Thank you very much I have been procrastinating at replacing some that I tore out. I had no idea I could use screws!

[@manny7155]

Your welcome, just remember to adjust the torque on the drill. You don't want to sink the screws too much. Good luck and thanks for watching. ✌️

[@robbaptiste6609]

Thank you. You have saved me time and materials. I appreciate you.

[@manny7155]

Your welcome and thank you for watching.

[@damonbottles281]

Thank you for the video a friend has some of these tiles I gotta replace several and was wondering how to do it this is a life saver

[@KamFrady]

I can’t wait to try this! I am going to attempt this job by myself. I hope it is as easy as the way you make it look!

[@manny7155]

It really is easy. If you run into trouble though, reach out to me and ill walk you through it. Good luck.

[@norwoodbaybridge761]

This is a great video that helped a lot; and, this video was also very enjoyable to watch. Thank you for posting it on KZbin.

[@manny7155]

Your welcome and thanks for stopping by.

[@shirleydjones1041]

thx very much needed, great job

[@jessicas4676]

This was very helpful. And I got the job done. Thank you 🙏

[@clintchilders2473]

Thanks for the details to finish the job right. Solid video.

[@krayum1745]

Great video brother. I’m going to give this a shot this weekend.

[@fixedrider5912]

Excellent and simple solution, thank you!

[@stevenhayden6769]

awesome, have a rental for my father that needs 16 replaced and I just youtubed this and found you. sounds straight forward and the only thing I was going to do was put a bead of glue to add additional support. And find the leak prior, lol

[@manny7155]

Thank you very much. Im glad this helped you and your dad. Thanks for watching. Good luck on your dads place.

[@amathest62]

Perfect job. I got those tiles and I want to insulate my ceiling but want to reuse my tiles. Thanks for the tip

[@manny7155]

Your welcome!

[@bryangreggorywilson]

Wow, thank you for this!! I've been searching for ways for awhile.

[@manny7155]

Bryan Wilson your welcome, glad I could help.

[@robertdepolito5624]

Bro my ceiling in my bathroom same tiles got wet had a small leak fixed leak wanted to find out the easiest way of putting up new ceiling tiles and thanks for making this video helped a lot

[@manny7155]

I'm glad you got it done, thanks for watching 🫡

[@karenmorency5609]

This is awesome! Thank you for doing this video! I have tiles not written but falling loose, they are old school, plain, I may just try this seeing I will be repainting anyways.

[@mda516]

Thank you for putting up this! I was wondering how I would repair some sagging drop ceiling tiles!

[@carolmeindl9508]

Thanks for this. I will try it. I have three tiles missing from my basement ceiling because they got damaged. I will buy a pack of new ones and try this technique

[@manny7155]

Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Nice video! I’m surprised the tiles are stapled to the joists. The proper way to install these tiles is to have furring strips installed across the joists for the tiles to staple to. Thanks for sharing!

[@manny7155]

Your absolutely right. Unfortunately, when I redid the ceiling 10 years ago, I didn't know that. 😂 I was young in the home reno gig, and I'm still learning a bunch more! Thanks for watching, peace ✌️

[@jactur4208]

thanks so much manny ive got 4 spots in 3 rooms i have to repair before I get my house appraised

[@williamdavis6416]

Just what I needed, thank you and very well done!

[@manny7155]

Your welcome and thank you!

[@dhunter8286]

Huge value, thank you! Chuckled that you used Christina Applegates sign-off from Anchorman

[@spicywhite7169]

You are the man!! Needed this for my 3 family!!

[@aracelimalone1167]

Omg THIS is what I’ve been searching for! And thank you for including the ones you used

[@karinafuentes4538]

Thank you for the video, this will help us a lot to repair our tiles that seem like they were installed in 1997 😂

[@russl4294]

Great , like the drywall screws and use of razor blade tip for the finish , thanks

[@manny7155]

You are very welcome. Thanks for watching, and I'm glad it helped.

[@rdbates33]

We're dealing with this exact situation. Great vid!!

[@Salparadise808]

Excellent - this will save me a ton of time!

[@TheSamflowers]

Thanks so much for uploading this video. I love generous people like you. It was the only video I could find as I set out to repair my ugly ceiling tiles. Great help, Thanks again

[@manny7155]

Your very welcome, and thanks for watching.

[@conniecollins6506]

Thank you. Just what I needed. Great video

[@RickyG225]

Bravo man. Well done. I take my time but it is done right the 1st time. Thank you sir!

[@joncarpenter1587]

Until you have to remove it to get access to the ceiling lol... he's not re doing his ceiling he probably had to pull these for whatever reason. Otherwise yes you do it right the first time is not rocket science

[@totallynotada674]

Great job and thank you for sharing!

[@nicholasfiorello5845]

Invaluable info on this video! Thank you!!

[@beckyknechtel4485]

Thank you --- this has helped me so much - well done!

[@manny7155]

Your very welcome, thank you for watching.