Ceiling Renovations

Home decorators, designers and remodelers all have one thing in common, to make the best of a house. Many will agree that its all in the details yet so many fail to consider one of the most prominent of attributes in a home or office. This common thing is the most widely disregarded aspect of any structure, the ceiling.

It wasn’t always this way. The Egyptians, Greeks and Romans all decorated their ceilings with the best of craftsmen and artists. The most wealthy would represent their prosperity by their housing decorations. This is quite different in today’s society primarily due to the way homes and businesses are built. ‘Cookie-Cutter’ housing developments with one or two designs to choose from clutter our suburbs and continue to grow throughout our country. Pre-formatted houses have options, molding, edging but what about the fifth wall? It’s inevitable, it has to be there, so why settle with drywall?

Over one hundred years ago, the embossed metal panel was introduced to the United States. It was a response to tedious, expensive artisan plasterwork brought over by Venetian artisans. A not-so-practical application brought about technologies that spread from coast to coast in the new America. Factory manufacturing allowed for metal panels to be produced in a way that was practically made and installed in places like Victorian homes, Restaurants and Hotels. Stores that were part of larger buildings that contained housing above it utilized tin ceiling panels not just for added beauty and a historical attribute, but also to protect the apartments and living dwellings above from fires, a source of protection.

The 21st Century brings new technologies to this traditional product allowing for today’s homeowner to be able to afford this for their home or business. Offered in a variety of designs, colors and installation methods, the tin ceiling is here to stay. Take a look up, then take a look at your options! The American Tin Ceiling Company is only a click away from transforming your fifth wall into something extraordinary!

TOH Decks Out Presidential Guest House

Tin-Ceiling Tree Planter

Using a tin ceiling tile as inspiration, This Old Housesenior technical editor Mark Powers created a planter box to hold the tabletop tree.

Metal tile center panels, 24-inch square sheet, about $42;The American Tin Ceiling Company.

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Tin Ceiling Fall Sale

Kitchen ceiling embossed metal panels are currently on sale in a variety of colors and patterns. The Snaplock tin ceiling panel screws directly into pre-existing drywall and plaster ceilings. This product is designed for the homeowner to install themselves!

All panels and patterns come in a 24″ tile and are available in over 80 powder coated finishes.

Below are the patterns currently available in any color within the 15% off holiday sale. Click the images for larger viewing.

Pattern #4	Pattern #5	Pattern #6	Pattern #7	Pattern #12
Pattern #13	Pattern #14	Pattern #16	Pattern #18	Pattern #19
Pattern #20	Pattern #21	Pattern #25	Pattern #28	Pattern #30
Pattern #31	Pattern #32	Pattern #35

All products available from The American Tin Ceiling Company

Tin Ceiling Homeowner Installation

American Tin Ceilings,

We are very pleased with our tin ceilings!  We did not use a professional 

installer, but rather installed it ourselves.  We did search for an installer originally, 

but found only one company a few towns away (Collinsville, CT), but they were 

not familiar with the variety of your product, (they used a small assortment of 

painted and unpainted panels only), and quoted us several thousand dollars just 

for the installation, so we decided to do it ourselves and are very glad that we 

did.  Your panels were very easy to install, provided time was taken to ensure 

that each panel lined up.  It also helped to use an electric brad gun and a proper 

scaffolding height.  One additional thing we did to help hold up the panels was to 

use Hard-as-Nails caulking.  We put a dap on each corner and in the center of 

the panel to prevent the panel (2 x 2) from sagging.  We also found that two 

people greatly improved the speed in which the panels could be applied.  While I 

could do it myself, having another person (my wife) hold the panel steady while I 

nailed it made it much easier.  Cutting the panels for light fixtures was quite easy, 

though we did make one mistake by failing to reverse the panel when measuring 

it!  Fortunately we had some extra panels with our delivery so it was not a 

problem.

We are thrilled at the way the ceiling looks, and we have received rave reviews 

from everyone who has seen it.   Many thought we had uncovered and restored 

the original (1906) ceiling as part of our kitchen remodel, and were surprised to 

learn that everything is brand new!  The video on your website and Gary’s 

answers to our questions helped give us the confidence that we could do it 

ourselves.  We are moderately handy, and though it was somewhat time 

consuming because of the need to ensure the panels were square, it was not 

painstaking or frustrating, and the result of our effort is very rewarding.  Finally, 

the method we used was to start in the far corner and work our way out so the 

seams are not as visible than if we had started in the center.  Before we did that 

though, we measured the ceiling and chalk lined the squares so we would know 

if it would be proportional.  With some minor adjustments, we were able to do the 

installation so that it is square.  

We have attached some pictures for you of our kitchen ceiling from different 

angles.  Please feel free to use any of them on your website, and also our name 

as a reference if anyone in our area (West Hartford, CT) has any questions or 

needs local encouragement from a do-it-yourself installation.  We will highly 

recommend your product.  Attached are five pictures of the kitchen ceiling:  

Viewing this picture, we started in the lower right-hand corner and worked 

toward the upper left.  (The middle light is purposefully not in line with the other 

two).

Thanks again,  Bob & Carol Fiske

American Tin Ceilings,

We are very pleased with our tin ceilings!  We did not use a professional installer, but rather installed it ourselves.  We did search for an installer originally, but found only one company a few towns away (Collinsville, CT), but they were not familiar with the variety of your product, (they used a small assortment of painted and unpainted panels only), and quoted us several thousand dollars just for the installation, so we decided to do it ourselves and are very glad that we did.  Your panels were very easy to install, provided time was taken to ensure that each panel lined up.  It also helped to use an electric brad gun and a proper scaffolding height.  One additional thing we did to help hold up the panels was to use Hard-as-Nails caulking.  We put a dap on each corner and in the center of  the panel to prevent the panel (2 x 2) from sagging.  We also found that two people greatly improved the speed in which the panels could be applied.  While I could do it myself, having another person (my wife) hold the panel steady while I nailed it made it much easier.  Cutting the panels for light fixtures was quite easy, though we did make one mistake by failing to reverse the panel when measuring it!  Fortunately we had some extra panels with our delivery so it was not a problem.

Nailup Pattern #30 Silver Brushed Bronze

We are thrilled at the way the ceiling looks, and we have received rave reviews from everyone who has seen it.   Many thought we had uncovered and restored the original (1906) ceiling as part of our kitchen remodel, and were surprised to learn that everything is brand new!  The video on your website and Gary’s answers to our questions helped give us the confidence that we could do it ourselves.  We are moderately handy, and though it was somewhat time consuming because of the need to ensure the panels were square, it was not painstaking or frustrating, and the result of our effort is very rewarding.  Finally, the method we used was to start in the far corner and work our way out so the seams are not as visible than if we had started in the center.  Before we did that though, we measured the ceiling and chalk lined the squares so we would know if it would be proportional.  With some minor adjustments, we were able to do the installation so that it is square.  

Nailup Pattern #30 Silver Brushed Bronze

We have attached some pictures for you of our kitchen ceiling from different angles.  Please feel free to use any of them on your website, and also our name as a reference if anyone in our area (West Hartford, CT) has any questions or needs local encouragement from a do-it-yourself installation.  We will highly recommend your product.  Attached are five pictures of the kitchen ceiling:  

Viewing this picture, we started in the lower right-hand corner and worked toward the upper left.  (The middle light is purposefully not in line with the other two).

Nail-Up Pattern #30 Silver Brushed Bronze

Thanks again,  Bob & Carol Fiske

 

Nail-Up Pattern #30 Silver Brushed Bronze

Bathroom Ceiling

Bathroom ceilings are walls in a house that not many people realize they can enhance the appearance of. Humidity, moisture and water become an issue when considering the possibilities and options of decoration. The American Tin Ceiling Company offers tin ceiling panels with a powder coat finish. This finish is suitable for such areas that endure a lot of moisture.

Tin Ceiling in Copper Tuscan Bronze

The American Tin Ceiling Company is the only company that has a patent on a tin ceiling panel. They offer the SnapLock panel which screws directly into drywall or plaster ceilings without the need of plywood.

There are over eighty colors which can be finished on any of the 34 patterns offered. All product is tin plated steel and powder coated per order.

Kitchen Back Splash

There are many options to choose from when deciding on how to go about designing your kitchen. It can get expensive, fast. There is one product out on the Internet that isn’t expensive and beautiful all in one. It’s the tin ceiling back splash tile. This product comes in 80 colors and a variety of patterns.

The American Tin Ceiling Company powder coats. This is an electro-magnetic adhesion of paint particles to a metal surface. Just like a car finish. It can be cleaned with soap and water. This is such a strong process that the color will never fade and is permanent.

Not only is a kitchen back splash inexpensive and beautiful, but its also really easy to install! All it takes is a pair of metal shears and glue. The panels are cut to fit the dimension you need them and then applied to any wall with a glue (usually Liquid Nails) works best. If you are putting the panels over existing tiles, you can use AcrylPro.

Silver Kitchen Back Splash

copper patina kitchen backsplash

Whole Foods and Tin Ceilings!

Whole Foods in Wisconsin is going to be installing the SnapLock panel for their customers. These “green” ceiling panels are a perfect fit for the awesome retailer.

Tin Ceiling 75 Word Description

The American Tin Ceiling Company offers traditional tin plated steel embossed panels and molding in a variety of different installation applications. American Tin is the only tin ceiling company to offer a product to homeowners that screws directly into pre-existing drywall and / or plaster ceilings without the need of a wood substrate. Standard suspended drop in tin panels as well as the traditional nail up tin panels are also manufactured by American Tin Ceiling Company.

All of these products are available in 70+ colors. All colors are powder coated which eliminates the possibility of rusting, fading or discoloring. Similar to a car finish, this process makes the tin panels resistant to water and moisture.

Stainless Steel Backsplash

Backsplashes provide an easy-to-clean surface that protects your kitchen, adds value to your home and character to your living space. These tin Nail-up tin panels come in eight different styles (All 24″x24″) and a multitude of colors. Installation is extremely simple too! All it takes is cutting the panel with a pair of metal shears, applying Liquid Nails (Projects and Foamboard) to the back of the panel and adhering it directly to your wall! All this under $200 from the American Tin Ceiling Company.

 

Stainless Steel Backsplash P#3

Ceiling Molding with Faux Finish

A tin ceiling is not complete without a beautiful crown molding to finish off the project. These faux finishes are not only beautiful, but add so much to a room with or without a tin ceiling installed. To see other molding options with different patterns and sizes, please view the selection of moldings at the American Tin Ceiling molding page.

Crown 1 Molding (C1): projects 6.25″

C1 Molding Gold Tuscan Bronze

C1 Molding Gold Burnt Umber

C1 Molding Gold Washed White

C1 Molding Gold Brushed Bronze

Crown 2 Molding (C2): projects 4.5″

C2 Molding Gold Tuscan Bronze

C2 Molding Gold Burnt Umber

C2 Molding Gold Washed White

C2 Molding Gold Brushed Bronze

Crown 3 Molding (C3): projects 3.25″

C3 Molding Gold Tuscan Bronze

C3 Molding Gold Burnt Umber

C3 Molding Gold Washed White

C3 Molding Gold Brushed Bronze