Welcome to decorating ceiling tiles
Decorative ceiling tiles, sometimes referred to a
Faux tin ceiling tiles, have
made a resurgence in recent years and are extensively used in commercial and
domestic projects, as a quick, simple yet stylish alternative to standard
plaster ceilings.
Ceiling tiles are available in a variety of materials, namely, "Tin" Faux Tin
and Styrofoam. All are lightweight,
extraordinarily simple to fit.
A huge range of styles and colors are available but an added benefit is that
they are very simple to color to your own liking, allowing you to really have a
bespoke finish.
It should be noted that decorative ceiling tiles are no longer the preserve
of ceilings! Alternate applications are
photography backdrops and wall tiling.
Faux leather
ceiling tiles are often found on walls as well as ceilings, the
short video below demonstates.
Aluminium ceiling tiles are particularly suited for use as a
backsplash and in damp areas such as
bathrooms or outdoor applications. Aluminium unlike steel "tin" tiles will not
rust. Whilst the
Styrofoam decorative tiles are being
used more and more as a photography backdrop.
Installing ceiling tiles is well within the reach of a competent DIY'er and
no specialist tools are required. An average family room will take just a few
hours to complete and will completely change the look and feel of the room.
Generally speaking, there is no refinishing required, once installed. Fitting
guides and videos are available.
Our supplier started out as an installer, and seeing a growing market moved
into supply and distribution so you can rely on hands on expertise.
All that remains now is for you to choose the style and colour that suits you
and maybe next weekend you can transform your rooms.
Good luck.
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Depending on what style of home you are working in your choice of ceiling panels will vary. You can choose to go with a tin ceiling panel that can be suspended from the ceiling such as a typical acoustical panel or even a fiberglass one that is adhered straight to the surface of the ceiling. No matter what type of ceiling panels you pick you will be able to save a lot of cash by installing them yourself.
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Remodeling your home is a tough task but is worth the time and money put into the project once you see your home's new found beauty. If you are looking for a quick make over in one room, you may want to consider just adding a coat of paint and some new ceiling tiles. This can prove to be an inexpensive way to change the feel of a room without putting more than a day's time worth of work into the project, and will save you a pretty penny. If the room you are considering upgrading seems a bit dark for you, try switching the colors to a lighter, brighter and more radiant shade. This will not only cheer up the feel of the space, but also enlarge the appearance of the room.
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Beautiful, ornate, antique tin ceiling tiles are very popular today and are being used as decorative accessories, wall décor, supports for artwork and of course, for home remodeling projects. These elegant and charming "collectibles" are back in vogue and continue to attract many buyers.
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Tin ceilings were innovative in the mid nineteenth century. Tin ceilings were America's middle-class response to the decorative plaster ceilings which were utilized heavily by wealthy Europeans. At the time, tin ceilings were very easy to mass produce, superior to plaster in many ways, extremely detailed, and light and easy to work with. These embossed metal panels were found covering countless ceilings in businesses, homes and hotels. Interest in tin ceilings was especially piqued along with the popularity of renovation architecture in the late 1900s, which resulted in many modern reproductions of pressed tin for ceilings.
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Have you noticed that your old ceiling is looking drab and stained? Have you considered replacing but don't have the money to hire someone to do it for you? Replacing your old ceiling is a job you can do yourself when you use tin ceiling tile to replace the old ceiling you have now.
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If you are the proprietor of a hotel or restaurant, and want to spectacularly transform the look and ambiance of the place, without spending a fortune on the refitting, it's worth taking a look at tin ceiling tiles. Real tin ceiling tiles and faux tin ceiling tiles both look stunning, and they are readily available for sale on the Internet, at very affordable prices. There are several online merchants who stock an extensive supply of real tin, aluminum and solid copper tiles.
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Tin Tiles Ceiling - The Design Stamping Process
The identity and appearance of tin tiles can often depend on the stamping process of ceiling tin tiles. This process is what separates tin tiles from any other types of ceiling or wall treatments. It makes tin tiles one of the most unique decorating treatments you can select. The tile gets its embossed or indented look and feel from the type of pattern that is "stamped" into the metal, and it's three dimensional qualities often depend on the thickness of the tin and the indention depth of the stamped pattern.
Tin Tiles Ceiling - The Design Stamping Process
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Decorative ceiling tiles - a completed installation - a very happy customerFaux tin ceiling tiles can make a stunning change to any room in a matter of hours. There are no special tools required for installation, nor are any special skills required.
Cheryl from Michigan recently retiled her cabin with some fabulous 209 Antique Copper Faux Tin ceiling tiles, and comments on the ease of installation and the pleasure she gets every time she looks up...
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Decorative ceiling tiles - shipping locationsTiles can be shipped to around the world, cost are calculated at the check out but you will be pleasantly surprised.
In spite of some tiles being 1 inch deep, most tiles are dispatched in a 25x25x5 box which will hold up to 75 tiles. Add in the factor that faux tin ceiling tiles are extremely lightweight, you can start to see that worldwide shipping costs do not amount to much.
The traditional market place for tin and faux tin ceiling tiles has always been America. However Australia, The UK, much of Europe and Canada are also key markets.
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Decorative ceiling tilesDecorative Ceiling Tiles are affordable, easy to install and offer an instant transformation to any space.
Architects, designers, businesses and the savvy home owner are turning to Decorative Ceiling Tiles to completely transform ceilings and walls at a very low cost.
There are various types of ceiling tiles available, the most popular choice being fake tin ceiling tiles, affording a step back in time look, taking inspiration from the original ceiling tiles of the Victorian era. Aluminium ceiling tiles, which are often pressed with a geometric design and offer a modern twist. Polystyrene/Styrofoam ceiling tiles, are available in all sorts of designs, but their main advantage is weight. (Polystyrene is very lightweight.) And finally faux leather ceiling tiles! They offer a look of opulence and are very unique.
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