New Trends in Home Decor: Tin Panel Ceilings

Towards the end of the nineteenth century tin panel ceilings, or tin ceiling tiles and panels, grew to be very popular. Tin ceilings were possibly the American response to the European method of creating ornamental plaster ceilings. The advantages of tin ceilings over expensive plaster ceilings increased the trend widely over time. Bulk production of ceiling tin for homes, business centers and restaurants spread the use of this cheaper option. Production of tin ceiling tiles was halted during the Second World War, which led to production of drywall ceilings as a preferred ceiling material.

Tin panel ceilings are back in. More and more buildings will have tin ceilings installed. Because of the lightness, durability and design varieties, tin ceilings are very attractive to the building industry. Other metals such as aluminum, copper, steel and brass goes into modern day production of tin ceiling tiles. Designs are stamped onto larger sheets of metal, which are then cut into squares and used for ceilings. These days, beautiful tin ceiling tiles are also being used for interior walls.

The patterns, colors and styles, as well as methods of installing tin panel ceilings are interesting. Available colors are black, silver, gold, burgundy, copper and white. Methods of installation are either snap lock, nail up, or drop in. Standard sizes of tin ceiling panels are two feet by two feet, and four feet by four feet. The latter is mainly used. Printed patterns can be six inches, twelve inches or twenty-four inches. Backsplash tin ceiling tiles are used in bathrooms and kitchens.

Offering a back-splash effect, they are available in six-pattern or twelve-pattern style. They have to be nailed up. Painted tin ceiling tiles are painted with any color one desires. One angle is to choose a color that makes the tin ceiling appear like plaster ceiling. Copper is popular for tin ceilings, mainly used for kitchens. It is an expensive option, and special care has to be taken to ensure that the tiles maintain their copper color. Exposed tin ceiling tiles are only covered by a light coat of sealant that means that the original color is retained for a good length of time.

Before installing tin panel ceilings in one's home, the benefits and maintenance of these tiles needs to be properly understood. If the decision is made to buy tin ceiling tiles, it is important to understand the method of installation. Complementing the interior decor is important when the choice for tin ceiling tiles is being made; care should be taken regarding color and pattern. Installation of tin ceiling tiles is fairly uncomplicated, so it can still be done by the homeowner himself.