Ceiling tiles - removal for FCU access

The living room FCU(s) are usually located in the kitchen/breakfast area ceiling: they are accessed through the plaster (fire-resistant) ceiling tiles*, usually in a grid of six or eight. Large flats that have two FCUs serving the living area will have two FCUs and two sets of ceiling tiles.

The ceiling tiles are very fragile and easily broken**: before attempting to remove them please see our guidance note on how to remove the ceiling tiles. If they have been painted over and/or sealed with silicone, the tile edge may first need to be cut with a stanley knife/sharp blade in order to be able to remove the tile from its seating.

Before replacing the tiles we recommend that you use sandpaper to smooth the sides of the tiles, removing any paint/silicon which may make them more difficult to slot back into place.

*this assumes that your flat is as-built. A previous owner may have replaced the tiles with an alternative covering.

**if you damage a tile we recommend that you repair it using polyfilla/superglue. As yet we have been unable to locate a source for replacement tiles. If you manage to locate a supplier please let us know, thank you.