The American Tin Ceiling Company receives its first U.S. patent (#7,134,249) for the SnapLock interlocking system. The SnapLock tin ceiling panel is the first and only tin ceiling panel product that screws into any ceiling. This tin ceiling product was made for an easy homeowner installation, capable of going into drywall, plaster and popcorn ceilings. It requires only six drywall screws and interlocks with its patented flange system.
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.
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.
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.
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″
Crown 2 Molding (C2): projects 4.5″
Crown 3 Molding (C3): projects 3.25″
Suspended Ceiling
A suspended ceiling is also referred to as a dropped 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.

Suspended Ceiling
It consists of metal channel grid work (shown above) called a suspended 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.
Tin Ceilings Today
June 6th, 2008
In today’s economy, homeowners are tightening up their budgets and saving their earnings. People are spending their summers at home avoiding high gas prices and expensive plane fares. The American Tin Ceiling Company recognizes the needs of the American public and strives to provide products at affordable prices with technologies that are safe and easy to install themselves.
The American Tin Ceiling Company is also environmentally proactive and has been long before the media frenzy on environmental issues. Our powder-coating used for all of our 65+ colors are non-toxic and non-flammable. Our tin is American made and is also recyclable material. There is no harmful process within the production of any of our products and our packaging is sent in recycled material.
Being green is an important aspect in running a successful business in today’s world. We take pride in what we do and how we go about doing it. Cutting costs is done through manufacturing and shipping everything ourselves, eliminating the middle man and having relationships with our customers. We’re only a phone call away!
www.americantinceilings.com
888-231-7500
SnapLock Tin Ceiling Demonstration
April 21st, 2008
American Tin Ceilings recently released a SnapLock Tin Ceiling installation demonstration on www.americantinceilings.com. This quick flash demonstration effectively shows how easy it is to install a tin ceiling on a preexisting drywall or plaster ceiling without the need of a wood substrate.
For five years, the American Tin Ceiling Company has become the #1 manufacturer, retailer and direct shipper of tin ceiling panels and molding in the United States. They produce beautiful metal ceiling panels that date back to the mid 1800’s and offer them in over sixty-five powder coated finishes! These powder coat colors will never fade, rust or discolor over time. Suitable for bathroom, kitchen and out door applications (with overhang).
If you are a homeowner, the SnapLock tin ceiling panel is right for you. Check out the demonstration and call their friendly design center with any questions.































