Ceiling Material Sale!

Ceilings on sale at such affordable prices for such a cool product! The SnapLock tin ceiling panel screws into any ceiling with the appropriate screw depending on what the material is. It’s silly to think that we do so much to the interior of our spaces to just end up leaving the ceiling a boring white.

At least take a peek at this stuff, its really beautiful and it adds value to your house or business.

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Ceilings, Tin Ceilings

Ceiling Restoration

In order to solve a problem, you must have the proper resources to come to a viable solution. When dealing with a ceiling issue, the best posible solution would be an affordable tin ceiling. Take a look at all the possibilities before ruling out this resource.

A tin ceiling adds value to your home or business. There are many different options for color and pattern depending on the look you’re going for.

Why put up boring drywall or plaster when you can add something beautiful and interesting at the same cost? It’s free to look, and its all online. If you have any questions, there is a team of friendly designers waiting to answer your questions. Toll free 888-231-7500

What is Embossed Metal Panel?

Embossed metal paneling is a take off of old artistic plasterwork. This artistic process was eventually transformed into stamped (embossed) sheets with traditional patterns. Today, there is a market for embossed metal panels that are used in residential and commercial buildings and homes.

If you have ever been to an old bar or bakery from New York City down to Tampa, Florida (Ybor City) you have probably seen these ceilings. Until a few years ago, they were painted and hand nailed into wood. Over time, that paint begins to chip. Since the panels were nailed, it is virtually impossible to take them down to repair them and paint them properly. People would just paint over them! This led to many problems, one of which would void itself of embossing due to layers of paint. Not only that, but rust would eventually consume the metal panel and it would deteriorate into dust.

Latest trends have shown a shift from painting to powder coating. A powder coat is an electromagnetic adhesion of paint particles to a metal surface. It is then baked in an oven. This finish is similar to a car finish or what is finished on a home washer or dryer. It is close to permanent and will most likely outlast the building it is installed in. When buying tin panels, avoid companies that do not powder coat. It will save you a lot of hassle and expense in the long run. Also, the companies that do powder coat don’t charge as much as those that paint because the process is actually less expensive for the manufacturer!

Fixing Drywall and Plaster Ceilings

One option in repairing or replacing drywall or plaster ceilings is to replace or cover up what you already have with a tin ceiling. Traditionally, tin ceilings involved arduously installing a wood substrate (plywood) to the joices. Today, however, there is an option that requires one person and a screw driver! It’s really that easy.

The American Tin Ceiling Company has developed something for the homeowner. The SnapLock panel screws directly into anything with the appropriate screw! For example, if you are wanting to put this tin material on a drywall ceiling, you would use a drywall screw. If you are going into plaster, you would use a metal plaster screw. Wood or metal molding is the fixated around the corner of the room to finish off the installed metal ceiling. Below are a few videos that show exactly how to install this product. It literally is created for and installs easily by the homeowner.

How to install a back splash (backsplash).

It is pretty easy to install a back splash in your home under your cabinets. The best way to go about it is to measure the area you need to cover and select the appropriate amount of material. Always factor in around 10% more material than you would need for mistake protection. It is always neccessary to save money when ordering your material, but never a good idea to get ‘only what you need’. Everyone makes mistakes, even professionals.

When using tin backsplash material, one thing you should practice is using gloves! Once the panels are cut, it is razor sharp so be sure to protect yourself. A new pair of metal shears, or tin snips, does the job. The only issue with this tool is that it doesn’t do very good with straight cuts. I recommend using a wood molding to finish off those cuts that aren’t perfect. It’s metal so be understanding if it doesn’t work out as well as wood is in trimming and piecing together.

Tin backsplash panels have a nail-rail that surrounds the perimeter edge. The panels overlap on this edge all the way around. Traditionally it was hand hammered into a wood substrate (just like installing it for a ceiling installation). Although, with the use of drywall today, it is effecient to just glue it up with Liquid Nails (Projects and Foam board).

It’s that easy! Cut and glue directly to your wall. Below are two videos that show you exactly how its done!