Painted Tin Ceiling Tiles

Antique metal tiles were stamped with a variety of designs to add a luxurious feeling to homes.

Painted tin ceiling tiles.

Like all tiles used in the home metal tiles can have several uses. Real tin ceiling tiles are made out of tin plated steel and must be primed and painted from both sides to prevent corrosion. Tin ceilings originated in the 1880s as an affordable way for people to dress up a room s fifth wall. Many pre fabricated tin ceilings have designs stamped into them some of them rather ornate.

A plain white ceiling hardly rates a cursory glance. Old rag or cheesecloth. Tin ceilings photo by jack thompson. How to paint tin ceiling tiles december 4 2013 we offer a variety of finished tiles in over 80 powder coated color combinations but for those creative crafty types who would like a completely custom look unfinished tiles can be painted to suit your needs.

Tin ceiling tiles may just need a fresh color or. You may have read that these tin tiles were invented because plaster ceilings were too difficult and too messy to make and not many people could afford them. How to paint metal ceiling tiles metal tiles come in a wide variety of finishes including several solid colors a large number of metallic shades and even more color combinations. What can tin ceiling tiles be used for.

This pressed metal ceiling has been hand painted but you don t need to go to this trouble to have a stunning ceiling or wall. Many tin ceiling designs cast shadows that become too deep if a darker color is used. It is recommended to use lighter or neutral colors to paint this type of ceiling. You can paint your own tin ceiling tiles to give them that antique look even if you don t have experience with antiquing.

Ceiling tiles whether the tin vintage style or the acoustic tiles used in drop ceilings benefit from a fresh coat of paint once in a while. But cover it with richly patterned metal panels and instantly it becomes an eye catching feature. Powder coating and other tough finishes. The tiles used for tin ceilings come in 2 by 2 foot squares or 2 by 4 foot rectangles although they can be cut to fit your unique ceiling.

For painting details to suit your ceilings and walls please click on the links below. Spray metal primer paint. Red latex or acrylic paint or another color if you want to emphasize another color faux glaze i like home depot glaze black or dark brown latex paint. New tin tiles may come looking like they re much older than they are a detail that usually comes at a price.

Painting the panels yourself. Green and copper for instance can combine to offer the appearance of age without the worry of actual corrosion as can black on silver.