How to Paint a Ceiling Tile to Look Like Tin
Painting a ceiling to look like tin is relatively easy but requires the ability to stand on a ladder for a long period, or the use of a long-handled paint roller. Cleaning the ceiling and allowing it to thoroughly dry should be completed a day before beginning the faux tin ceiling project. Select an embossed design suited to resemble a tin pattern. Home improvement staff can assist with this process. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Embossed wallpaper; 12-by-12 inch size sheets recommended
- Metallic paint
- Paint roller and brushes
- Painter's canvas or plastic to cover floor and furniture
- Paint roller extension rod or a ladder
- Wallpaper paste
- Staple gun
- Paint tray
- Water
- Scissors
Instructions
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Measure and cut enough strips of wallpaper to cover the ceiling.
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Soak embossed wallpaper in wallpaper paste and a water mixture for at least 5 minutes.
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Press the wallpaper firmly onto the ceiling. Smooth any wrinkles or creases. Staple wallpaper to the ceiling to secure it if necessary. Dry the wallpaper overnight before proceeding with the paint.
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Roll metallic tin colored paint over the embossed wallpaper. Dry the paint overnight.
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Apply a second coat of paint to achieve the desired effect. This step is optional.
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Tips & Warnings
Firmly attaching the embossed wallpaper to ceiling tile is a key to the project's success. The weight of the thick wallpaper and the paint may require the use of staples. Some ceiling tile painters have used furring strips or trim to line the rows of wallpaper for added stability to the wallpaper and paint sheets.
Paint in a well-ventilated area.
