How to Install a Faux Tin Ceiling Easily
Covering a damaged ceiling with faux tin tiles is an inexpensive option for redecorating. Once you've addressed the source of the damage, whether it's a leaky roof or pipe, or simply old and peeling plaster, calculate the square footage of the ceiling by multiplying its length times its width in feet. Take this measurement to the store with you when you buy the tiles, and plan to spend about a day on this project. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Tarp
- Safety glasses
- Chalk line
- Tape measure
- Adhesive
- Putty knife or paint scraper
- Ladder
- Utility knife and straight edge
Instructions
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Divide the area of the ceiling by the area of one faux tin tile at the store. This will tell you the number of tiles you need for the job. Buy a few extra in case you make a mistake when cutting the tiles.
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Remove portable items from the room and spread a plastic tarp to protect items you can't move. Put on safety glasses, set up your ladder and remove overhead light fixtures, scrape away loose plaster, peeled paper and old paint.
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Snap a chalk line through the center of the ceiling. The first row of faux tin tiles will be lined up along this mark.
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Dot tile adhesive on the back of each ceiling tile at each of its four corners and at the center. If the ceiling is textured, you may need a little bit more adhesive on each tile.
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Line up the edge of the tile carefully on the chalk line. Press firmly and hold for at least 10 seconds while the adhesive bonds.
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Continue setting and pressing faux tin tiles outward toward the walls. At the last row before the wall, measure the remaining distance with a tape measure. Cut tiles to fit with a sharp utility knife and a straight edge.
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Tips & Warnings
Crown molding makes a nice finishing touch for a faux tin ceiling. Factor the width of the molding it into your measurements for the final row of tile before cutting.
Use an old piece of plywood or sheet metal as a work surface when cutting tiles with a utility knife. This will prevent the knife from scoring wood floors, carpets or furniture.
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