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newtoallthis
Citizen
Username: Newtoallthis
Post Number: 87
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 5:39 pm: |     |
Anyone have experience nailing up a tin ceiling in a kitchen? Looks pretty easy in a restoration catalog, but what doesn't. Also, would this detract from my 1920s Tudor - anyone know if there were tin ceilings around then? |
wharfrat
Citizen
Username: Wharfrat
Post Number: 927
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 7:21 pm: | |
I'm not sure how easy it is to put up a tin ceiling, but to answer your last question, my grandparents live in a 1920's Tudor, and he put up a tin ceiling in his kitchen that had a pattern mirroring the trim details around the house's interior doors and windows.
It looked great! |
jgberkeley
Supporter
Username: Jgberkeley
Post Number: 3413
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 21, 2004 - 8:21 pm: | |
It is pretty easy if you have batting or wood to nail against. If you are using 14" square, then you need a wood backing to nail against, set on 14".
If so it is easy. It is pretty easy if you have batting or wood to nail againt. If you are using 14" square, then you need a wood backing to nail agaisnt, set on 14".
If so it is easy.
Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic. |
bobk
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Username: Bobk
Post Number: 4397
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 7:53 am: | |
Just practice with the tin snips before cutting the real panels. This has never been among my core compendencies.  |
court07040
Citizen
Username: Court07040
Post Number: 27
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 8:14 am: | |
My neighbor put one up 5 years ago. Here are some pointers :
1. Attach furring strips to your ceiling first, then nail the tin ceiling right onto the strips.
2. The tin is razor sharp. Make sure you wear gloves that cover your wrists! This will save you a trip to the ER (my neighbor was not so lucky). Get a friend to help you put up the panels.
3. Tin is not stainless steel. It will rust after 3-4 years (guaranteed). You will have to paint the ceiling when you're done. If you want to keep the "stainless look" then paint it silver. I know you can buy ceiling panels in tin, copper, and brass, but I think stainless steel is only available for backsplashes.
4. There's a place in Brooklyn called "AA-Abbingdon Affiliates." They're been there for something like a hundred years. I went there a while back and they have a huge selection of ceilings and backsplashes. Their webpage is http://www.abbingdon.com. I would strongly recommend that you visit their store.
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newtoallthis
Citizen
Username: Newtoallthis
Post Number: 88
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 10:37 am: | |
In case I'm scared away by razor sharp edges, anyone know someone who installs tin ceiling? |
court07040
Citizen
Username: Court07040
Post Number: 28
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2004 - 3:20 pm: | |
If you can't get a friend to help, you may want to consider renting a panel lifter at home depot. I rented one once to put up drywall on a ceiling. It was really cheap - less than $25 for the whole day. |
Fotboat
Citizen
Username: Fotboat
Post Number: 9
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 23, 2004 - 12:16 pm: | |
I just finished my 2nd kitchen tin cieling (2' x 4' panels), and looks great. I painted both of my white, so I was able to fill in any errors with caulking. Private line me if you want to take a look. |
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