# How to Remove Glued-Up Ceiling Tiles
Replacing an old, outdated ceiling can update a room. Ceiling tiles come in a range of styles and can attach to the surface with various types of glue. To complete the remodeling project, you may need to remove glued-up ceiling tiles. Finishing the tile removal process is relatively simple and is the first step to a transformed space.
Things You'll Need
- Plastic sheet
- Ladder
- Scraper
- Hammer
Instructions
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Cover the area underneath the ceiling with a plastic sheet. Tile removal is a messy process, so protect furniture and flooring as much as possible.
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Place a ladder in the corner of the room so you can easily reach the ceiling tiles.
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Stick the edge of a scraper blade in between the cracks of the glued-up tiles. Push it forward in an attempt to scrape the tile free of the ceiling. If it doesn't move, place the scraper back in the crack and use a hammer to gently pound it underneath so you can pry it free.
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Continue this process until all the tiles are free of the ceiling, moving the ladder so you can comfortably reach each one.
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