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Installing a Tin Ceiling
Tin ceilings are normally shipped as field panels (usually several squares of the pattern), edge tiles, and mouldings.
- Check and double check chalklines. Once nailed, tin panels cannot be removed without damage.
- Install from the far corner so seams face away from the main entrance.
- Lay in full courses.
- Install cut panels first to hide any imperfectly cut edges.
- Align field panels so nailing buttons are exactly lines up
- Work with at least one other person
- When installing, mail all buttons on overlapping edges, then a few in the middle. Nail all buttons when the panels are up.
- If dented, repair with body filler (bondo) and carve to match.
- Caulk and paint.
- Prime with oil-based paint only. Use metallic paint to mimic bare metal, which is hard to maintain.
- Prime the back of panels as well, to prevent corrosion.
- Paint with a 3/8" nap roller.
Suppliers
AA Abingdon Affiliates
718-258-8333
Chelsea Decorative Metal
713-721-9200
Classic Ceilings
800-992-8700
Pinecrest
800-443-5357
W.F. Norman Co.
800-641-4038
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