The ceiling is a white canvas to a room and gives creative cart blanch to any designer or home owner. Painting or using metal ceiling tiles, which gained popularity in the 1890’s and early 1900’s, can give the look of antique elegance, without the worry of peeling, chipping or warping, as metal is durable and lasts much longer.
Another advantage of metal ceiling tiles to other materials is the aesthetic look. Metal ceiling are available with many different designs, styles and finishes that can change your ceiling into a classic work of art, therefore setting the tone and mood of the room. Even though the ceiling tiles are metal, this type of ceiling type can also provide very good acoustic control.
Metal ceilings have been long been popular in European commercial design, almost to the point that metal is replacing plaster, because of its much easier installation and “cool” look.
There are many metals, such as copper, brass or chrome that would give any room a significant, classy make-over that will be talked about for years. Decorative ceiling metal ceiling tiles can make all the difference, depending on your own taste and come with a variety of styles to suit your desire.
Many of the metal ceiling tile patterns include Diamond-shaped tiles, either small or large, clovers, X’s, floral and elaborate designs that can turn your ceiling and your room into a futuristic, high tech area or an elegant, antique haven. Consider using metal ceiling tiles in a hallway, dining room, den, kitchen or bathroom and watch your home transfer into the home of the future, from the historical past.For many, antique metal ceiling tiles conjure up fond memories of times past. During the late 1800's, metal tiles decorated the ceilings of many ice cream parlors and restaurants. Antique ceilings installations took full advantage of the ceiling as a decorative space.
Metal ceiling tiles give your ceilings strong character, and can establish ambiance within a room. Metal ceiling tiles, which are commonly referred to as tin ceilings, can create a nostalgic look within your home, or something completely modern and elaborate.
Metal ceiling tiles are versatile in their diverse styles and application possibilities. Metal tiles are composed of steel, and available in classic metal finishes, like copper, chrome, brass, and unfinished steel. These finishes yield the uniquely rich shine and luster of metal, and will have a strong impact. Architectural Depot metal ceiling tiles are also available in pre-painted white. White tiles are more subtle than the metal finished tiles, and add texture to any ordinary ceiling.
Metal ceiling tiles can be installed in two ways; they can be nailed to pre-existing ceilings with conehead nails, as original antique tiles were. Metal ceiling tiles are also perfect for drop ceiling, or suspended ceiling installation, as the tiles will fit into a properly sized suspended grid system.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating your ceilings with metal panels. Designs pressed into high quality steel with a 100,000 pound mammoth press are sharp, precise, and available in many decorative patterns. Patterns can be combined to create stunning custom designs. Our metal tiles can be painted to match the decor of a room, or enjoy any of our beautiful metal finishes for that authentic antique look.
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