How to Make a Bulletin Board from a Ceiling Tile

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Obtain drop ceiling tiles from your local hardware store.

   The type used in Drop Ceilings.
   
   The tiles need not be perfect cosmetically, since you will be covering them later.
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   Step 2: Obtain the things you will need (listed below).

   , Some people will opt to leave it as a rectangle, but you may customize the shape easily by drawing the shape you want it to be and cutting along that line carefully with a box cutter or X-Acto type knife.,,,,, It is best to staple within two inches of the edge., Staple as you go.,,,,,,,,,,
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   Step 3: Determine what shape(s) you could cut from your rectangular ceiling tile.

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   Step 4: Smooth any rough or broken edges.

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   Step 5: Lay your fabric out flat.

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   Step 6: Iron the fabric smooth if needed.

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   Step 7: Lay the ceiling tile on the fabric.

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   Step 8: Gently pull the fabric up and over the edges and staple it to the back of the tile.

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   Step 9: Work your way around the tile

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    Step 10: bunching or clipping to ease the fabric into or around any curves.

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    Step 11: Trim off any excess fabric.

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    Step 12: Glue the edges of the fabric that extend past the staples down to the back of the board.

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    Step 13: Lay the fabric covered tile on top of your poster board.

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    Step 14: Trace the shape of the tile onto the poster-board.

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    Step 15: Remove the tile.

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    Step 16: Cut the poster-board to match the shape of the tile

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    Step 17: but cut around half an inch INSIDE your traced line.

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    Step 18: Flip your fabric covered tile face down on a flat surface.

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    Step 19: Glue and staple the poster board to the back of your new bulletin board.

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    Step 20: Attach your hanging hardware to the back of the bulletin board.

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    Step 21: Decorate as desired.

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