Tin Ceiling Resource Guide

By Urban Revivals LLC, a DC firm specializing in historic preservation. Please refer to manufacturer literature for the latest information on tin ceilings.

 

We were recently featured in the Washington Times for our advice on tin ceilings, and in the Washington Post for creating decorative ceiling treatments. (read our press)

 

 


 

 

 
 


Pictures shown: Top: Pewter Tin ceiling installed by Urban Revivals LLC . Top Left Corner: Hand finished Armstrong tiles, shown in antique gold, and aged bronze, finished by Urban Revivals LLC in Washington DC. Above: Gilded Armstrong Ceiling Tiles. Hand Gilded in Gold Leaf by Urban Revivals LLC
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White Ceiling Tiles with Hammered Bronze Filler Panels near Cornice

 

Tin Ceiling Product News.

We'll keep this page up to date with the latest product news and home owner stories for a period of up to 6 months. Check here for the latest updates on products, consumer reviews, and information articles on design and installations.

Stainless steel tiles ideal for the kitchen

This AJI Tiles has debuted a wide variety of metal tiles, in silver, black, and other both polished and satin and metal finishes. Because they are stainless, they are ideal for the kitchen and other moist or humid areas. View here.

Newsday covers trends in tiles, fabrics, and papers for ceiling decorations

This Newsday special from January 2007 talk about ceilings, the often forgotten "fifth wall" of the home. Ceilings are reclaiming their high status on the design front from both a decorating and an architectural standpoint. Learn more about the latest decorating techniques for ceilings here.

San Francisco Chronicle talks about tin in high-end remodels

Unlike in the past, the ceiling is now considered a place to entertain, and ideal for tin ceilings (real tin, that is). Learn more here. (November 2006)

Episode 408 on HGTV on how to install Tin Ceilings

Provides a really good overview, on ceiling layout, and grid marking on the ceiling. Learn more here.

Classic Ceilings features small-repeat patterns ideal for backsplashes in your kitchen

And, since they are in 2 by 4 foot sheets, the designs are ideal for backsplashes. Learn more here.

A September 2006 News Article on NY State Tin Ceiling Installer

There used to be more tin installers in times past, but the story of this installer is in the NY Times, and discusses his growing global business here.

French country home and its 16 designer solos

A tin ceiling has been installed by Shepherd Street Antiques, and can be viewed in the remodeled Richmond Symphony Designer Home, now for sale for $1.95 million (September 9 Richmond Dispatch article, viewed here)

 
   
 
 
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