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

Dropped Ceiling

A dropped ceiling is also referred to as a suspended ceiling or a drop-in ceiling. These ceilings are usually found in commercial spaces like casinos, hotels, restaurants and office spaces. It is a secondary ceiling used to hide unsightly piping, wiring or ductwork.

Drop In Ceiling

It consists of metal channel grid work (shown above) called a drop-in grid or t-bar grid. Standard grid systems are 15″/16″ and run horizontally and vertically forming squares along the ceiling area.

Tin ceiling panels sit nicely and beautifully within these grid systems, enhancing the look and feel of the space they are installed in. For those that are unfamiliar with the tin ceiling panel being an option, traditional acoustical tiles are used which have a much less aesthetic appeal.

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

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!