How to Decorate Walls With Tin
Tin is a lightweight metal commonly used in decorating. Because of the variety of finishes that tin comes in, it is easy to incorporate into any theme. Its light weight makes it perfect for hanging on walls for decoration. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Use shapes. Tin is available in a wide variety of shapes. From common shapes such as hearts and stars to eccentric shapes like chickens, there are tin shapes that fit any theme. Painted shapes further match the room's décor. These make beautiful decorations and often are interesting conversation starters for guests. Since mixing shapes can get tricky, stick with one or two shapes to avoid overload.
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Go halfway. There are a wide variety of sizes of tin tiles. While they are manufactured for ceilings, they also look great on walls. These square tin pieces work well to hang on walls side by side, creating a wall covering. Decorating with tin pieces up to a chair rail adds interest to walls. If there's no chair rail, measure up to the halfway point and mark the wall, ensuring that the tin pieces line up along the top.
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Try random. For a more casual effect, randomly place tin tiles on the wall. This can be a little tricky. Even spacing is crucial to avoid a jumbled look. The best way to get the right look is to step back after each tile placement. Decide where to place the next tile based on spots that appear more open, and step back again to re-check.
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Do it all. Use tin tiles on the entire wall. This is trickier than the half wall, since coating an entire wall with tin tiles takes precise measurement all the way up. Measure the wall into quarters, and then make sure that the tiles line up at each check point.
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Start a border. A single row of tin tiles at the top of the wall, the bottom of the wall or straight down the middle takes the place of border wallpapers. Depending on the size of the tin tiles, two or three rows hung on the wall together look great, too. Again, measure to ensure the tiles line up.
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Tips & Warnings
Use the marking pencil in an inconspicuous place before marking on the middle of the wall to ensure it is removable.
Since most tin pieces require hanging with nails, they are not the best choice if renting or leasing a house. Many property companies consider the nail holes damage to their property, so check the lease contract to ensure nailing up décor is okay. Fines for damage are common, so check before using nails to avoid steep fines.
