Anyone have a tin ceiling?

[Paul T]

Thinking of this as an option to cover up a hideous textured ceiling in our kitchen that I just can't take anymore. It's either tin ($$) or just go over with 3/8 drywall. I've done that in another room but thought the tin might add a unique touch?

Any pros/cons from those that have or have put one of these in?

[targa911S]

I have not done tin, but I am considering doing a ceiling of beadboard. It's like a hardwood floor, but painted. It's T&G and used in other apps like wanescotting.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=89091-61-1149B&detail=&lpage=none

[Paul T]

Hmm, that's not a bad idea. We have that in the family room, that might be a nice option, and cheaper than tin. Thanks..

[Zeke]

There is a hard wallpaper type of product that, when painted, looks like tin.

[Jim Garfield]

You can still get tin ceilings. Here is one company that makes them:

http://store.archmetalconcepts.com/tinceilings.aspx

And there is another that has been in business since the 1880s and still make the same patterns, Abbington &Co., if I recall correctly.

They are pretty easy to install.

[targa911S]

My house is a mid century modern and has huge over hangs around the whole outside of the house. The beadboard matches the pattern in the sofeting under the eves, so it brings the outside in.






The dark panels at the top are insulation we put up in the winter as this whole wall is glass and faces the woods. You can see why I want to cover up the ceiling board. I will put an under layer of insulation between the beadboard and the ceiling board. Anything to keep the heat in, I had a $500.00 gas bill last month!

[Porsche-O-Phile]

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf uses a tin lay-in paneling system as standard in their stores if you're familiar. . I can get the spec if you want it. It looks really nice (typical interior picture below). I don't know if a grid-type layout is something you're after but if it works for you let me know and I'll dig up the details for you.

It does tend to make the space a bit darker and it changes the acoustical characteristics, but personally I think it's effective and distinctive - a lot nicer than a typical fiber-based lay-in-ceiling or that popcorn crap that you get in residential all over the place. I imagine it could be installed underneath an existing hardlid without too much difficulty (although you may run into vertical clearance issues depending on the type(s) of light fixtures you want and the height of the existing ceiling.

[74-911]

Originally Posted by milt

There is a hard wallpaper type of product that, when painted, looks like tin.

We used this to cover the bottom area (ceiling?) of a loft. Very easy to put up and looks like tin when sprayed with a high gloss paint.

[John_AZ]

I think the type of paper Milt is referring to is "Anaglytpa wall paper". I have done a small breakfast room and as stated, painted it looks real nice:

http://www.wallpapersplus.com/anaglypta_easy_hang.html

Lowes has plastic/vinyl "tin lookalike" panels for sale -$18-20. I am concerned that the plastic may bow if only nailed by the sides and may need to use wallboard adhesive.
From a distance they look like tin in the stores by the kitchen area.

EDIT:
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productList&N=4294961544&Ne=4294967294&Ntk=i_products&Ntt=kitchen+panel


John_AZ

[waynesco1]

I have made copper rails inner locking = pittsberg seam real easy to do in small area.
Also made 6x6 square inner locking panels .Instaled in my bath rooms .
will post pics if someone helps me with posting pics.
Thanks Wayne

[Paul T]

Thanks for all of the suggestions guys.
P-O-P, yeah I've seen those in other applications before and I really like them, but I don't know if I want to go with a suspended ceiling. I've never seen the plastic or vinyl tin look-alike tiles in person, but for $20 a pop, I can get real tin. I actually like the white wood plank idea the more I think of it, and I think it would fit the character of the house well (traditional colonial), also we have the same type of ceiling but with natural wood finish in an adjoining family room.

I personally think ceilings are one of the most neglected areas of a room, nothing beats a nice ceiling with quality moldings - they can make a room IMO.

[JavaBrewer]

As much as I like the copper ceiling treatment (PoP's Coffee bean pic) I would be worried about my home looking too commercial. Tongue and groove wood application sounds much nicer.

[Porsche-O-Phile]

I agree - ceilings in general (particularly in residential construction) are tremendously overlooked. For some good examples of ceiling treatments/articulations, go take a look at a decent hotel. Seriously. Most (better) hotels for whatever reason tend to have some of the best ceiling treatments I've come across in general - they tend to use a lot of variations in height, articulations, cove lighting, recesses, etc. They're interesting to look at, generally speaking. Might give you some good ideas.

As a general rule most residential = hardlid, paint or popcorn spray and forget about it. Commercial = T-bar grid lay-in or exposed and forget about it. Very much a lost opportunity in MOST (but not all) cases.

You should be able to find metal-clad "sandwich" panels that you could use. Don't have to have a commercial-looking grid, you could furr it out or whatever then use recessed (or exposed, your choice) fasteners with tight joints. Those panels ain't cheap though...

[mike monde]

Did my kitchen ceiling in tin/copper color and it was well worth it.
It is unique and you don't see it often in a residential application so I do get very positive feedback on how it looks.
My kitchen is full of natural light so the concern of it making the area dark wasn't an issue with me, otherwise this would be something to consider as it does darken the room.
The issue to consider is the seams. If your ceiling is low the seams will show which can take away from the appearance. If you have a high ceiling this is less of an issue.
Also, if you are installing yourself be sure to wear gloves. The tin will cut you if you are not careful, ask me how I know.
Overall, I am very pleased with the look and would recommend as an option.

[the]

No tin ceiling, but I have a tin roof, rusted.