Comments on: It’s All in the Details—Tin Ceilings http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/tin-ceilings/ The Dean of Home Renovation & Repair Advice Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:52:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: 77hippiechild http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/tin-ceilings/#comment-139219 77hippiechild Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:53:00 +0000 http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/?p=17430#comment-139219 I have an original 1906 Historic hotel that had BEAUTIFUL tin ceilings with the Jack Frost design that I cant find anywhere else. Tragically the building sustained extreme damage and was a total loss. We were able to pull out the tin and would love to know who would want it. Any ideas would be helpful. This deserves a beautiful home so many more generations can admire and cherish it. I have an original 1906 Historic hotel that had BEAUTIFUL tin ceilings with the Jack Frost design that I cant find anywhere else. Tragically the building sustained extreme damage and was a total loss. We were able to pull out the tin and would love to know who would want it. Any ideas would be helpful. This deserves a beautiful home so many more generations can admire and cherish it.

]]> By: freestanding kitchen cabinets http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/tin-ceilings/#comment-101889 freestanding kitchen cabinets Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:52:00 +0000 http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/?p=17430#comment-101889 There are many ceilings in which the tin ceiling is quite very good to install. I have installed already installed it do not wait for it just go and have this. We can say three words for it reliable,low cost,and off course good looking. There are many ceilings in which the tin ceiling is quite very good to install. I have installed already installed it do not wait for it just go and have this. We can say three words for it reliable,low cost,and off course good looking.

]]> By: 1970 Ironhands http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/tin-ceilings/#comment-97066 1970 Ironhands Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:44:00 +0000 http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/?p=17430#comment-97066 I have installed both authentic tin and vinyl reproductions, and I've got to say that the vinyl is far easier to work with, less expensive, and looks a whole lot better when installed. You can trim with scissors rather than heavy shears, and install with building adhesive rather than brads. I purchased mine online from a company called Better Than Tin, and I'll certainly use them on my next restoration project. I have installed both authentic tin and vinyl reproductions, and I’ve got to say that the vinyl is far easier to work with, less expensive, and looks a whole lot better when installed. You can trim with scissors rather than heavy shears, and install with building adhesive rather than brads. I purchased mine online from a company called Better Than Tin, and I’ll certainly use them on my next restoration project.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/tin-ceilings/#comment-92193 Anonymous Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:56:00 +0000 http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/?p=17430#comment-92193 I installed tin ceilings in three rooms in my 1904 Queen Anne Victorian. The reason was because the ceiling plaster was damaged and I wanted to preserve a very decorative crown molding. Being an old Victorian, I had to work around many curved walls, architectural features, and heating pipes. The areas with fallen plaster were bridged with furring strips. I couldn't used plywood because it would partially hide the crown molding. The tin ceiling came with a bright finish. In one room, I used a clear finish to give the ceiling a silver appearance. The other rooms were painted white and gold before the panels were put up. I used prepainted trim head square drive screws to fasten the panels. Nails were not an option because I had to stabilize the plaster by locking into the furring strips and wood lathe. This is not a DIY project for the faint of heart. The project worked beautifully, but was hard and took forever. We also used left over tin ceiling to make a back splash in the kitchen. This is also an opportunity to move or install ceiling lights and fans, and air conditioning ducts. I installed tin ceilings in three rooms in my 1904 Queen Anne Victorian. The reason was because the ceiling plaster was damaged and I wanted to preserve a very decorative crown molding. Being an old Victorian, I had to work around many curved walls, architectural features, and heating pipes. The areas with fallen plaster were bridged with furring strips. I couldn’t used plywood because it would partially hide the crown molding. The tin ceiling came with a bright finish. In one room, I used a clear finish to give the ceiling a silver appearance. The other rooms were painted white and gold before the panels were put up. I used prepainted trim head square drive screws to fasten the panels. Nails were not an option because I had to stabilize the plaster by locking into the furring strips and wood lathe. This is not a DIY project for the faint of heart. The project worked beautifully, but was hard and took forever.

We also used left over tin ceiling to make a back splash in the kitchen.

This is also an opportunity to move or install ceiling lights and fans, and air conditioning ducts.

]]> By: Chef Beth Jayne Casebolt http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/tin-ceilings/#comment-92103 Chef Beth Jayne Casebolt Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:33:00 +0000 http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/?p=17430#comment-92103 I have a friend who just purchased an old building that has an entire room about 15 x 30 x 14h covered in tin! He wants to sell it. It's in northern Montana & is from the ate 1800s & early 1900s. Any ideas folks? Ebay was a bust. I have a friend who just purchased an old building that has an entire room about 15 x 30 x 14h covered in tin! He wants to sell it. It’s in northern Montana & is from the ate 1800s & early 1900s. Any ideas folks? Ebay was a bust.

]]> By: Chef Beth Jayne Casebolt http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/tin-ceilings/#comment-92104 Chef Beth Jayne Casebolt Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:33:00 +0000 http://www.bobvila.com/blogs/?p=17430#comment-92104 oops that's LATE 1800s... did not eat them! lol oops that’s LATE 1800s… did not eat them! lol

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