Tin Ceiling Tiles and Panels

By the end of 19th century, tin ceilings had become very popular. The invention of tin ceilings can be seen as a response to the costly plaster work made on the ceilings. During those days, Americans used the innovative idea of tin ceilings as an attempt to imitate the ornamental plaster ceilings used by Europeans. Tin ceilings had lot of advantages over the traditional plaster ceilings and their use increased with time. Ceilings tin were produced in bulk and were used widely for ceilings home, restaurants and business centers. During the World war II, production of tin ceiling tiles were halted, which then gave way to the emergence of acoustic and drywall ceilings as preferred material for ceilings.

Ceiling Tiles and Panels of Tin

Recently, tin ceilings are back in fashion and interior designers and builders are opting for the use of tin ceilings.The attractive features of tin ceiling tiles include, durability, lightness in weight and a variety of designs. However, these days, these are not made of only tin, but from various metals that include, aluminum, copper, steel and brass. Larger sheets of metal are used and designs are stamped on them. Then, these sheets are cut into symmetrical squares and used for ceilings. Tin ceiling tiles are not only used for ceilings, but may also be used for interior walls.

Types of Tin Ceiling Panels and Tiles

Tin ceiling tiles come in a wide variety of patterns and colors, and there are various ways of installing them on the ceiling or walls. The colors that are available are:

• Black
• Silver
• Gold
• Burgundy
• Copper
• White

The tiles have different methods of installation, that include tiles that can be, snap locked, nailed up or dropped in. The standard sizes of tin ceiling panels are 2' by 2' and 4' by 4', the latter being the most commonly used. The patterns printed on these panels can be 6'', 12'' or 24''. These are also available in various finishings. Some of them are given below:

Backsplash
These are popular tin ceiling tiles used in kitchens and bathrooms. They give a backsplash effect and come in a six-pattern style or twelve-pattern style. These tiles have to be nailed up, while installation.

Painted
These tiles can be painted with the color scheme of your choice. You can give colors such that, the tin ceiling mimics plaster ceilings.

Copper
These are the most expensive finishings that are given to tin ceilings. These are popular for kitchen interior designs and require proper handling to retain their original color.

Exposed
A thin coat of sealant is applied to these tiles to retain the original metal color for a prolonged duration. These tiles are easy to clean.

If you want to install tin ceiling tiles in your home, first understand the benefits of using these tiles and care that you need to take. Once you decide to purchase these, check out the method of installation. Select the pattern and color of the tiles, such that it will complement the interior decoration pattern. Many of the tin ceilings are easy to install and you can do the installation by yourself.