Tin ceilings also go by the names of faux ceiling, press metal ceiling and art metal ceiling. The beautiful patterns of a tin ceiling are normally pressed on by a stamping device. There are also tin ceilings that are hand crafted but expect these works of art to cost a whole lot more. The pressed patterns are assembled piece by piece onto any desired surface. You can mount the tin panels on the ceiling or along the walls. These tin panels can also be part of the decorations on your furniture. The only limit to artwork is the imagination.
A little planning goes a long way when it comes to installing tin ceilings or wall panels. The first thing that you need to decide is if the panels will present a series of repeating patterns or if the tin panels will form a single big pattern. To create a single big pattern from tin ceiling panels is quite straightforward. You need to measure the area that the tin panels will occupy and then proceed to break them into uniform sized panels. These panels will then be put into place to form the desired pattern.
For a tin ceiling that carries a single repeating pattern, the process is a bit more complex. You still need to measure the area where the panels will fit but this time you will really need to plan out the panel sizes carefully. You will have to decide if trimming off some panels to fit the sides of the ceiling area is acceptable or if this will disrupt the flow of the pattern. If trimming is unavoidable, then plan to have border cornices that will finish off the pattern elegantly. To add some more effects, consider mounting crown cornices at the corners of the tin ceiling. Metal or wooden crown cornices are good choices to complement a tin ceiling design. Never go for a plaster cornice unless you can be really sure that the pattern will work.
You can consider painting the tin ceiling as well. Painting should be done before mounting the tin panels to make the job easier. You can paint every detail in a single or multiple shades or just choose to paint certain highlights in the pattern. It is recommended that pale shades be used instead of dark shades to avoid a heavy oppressive atmosphere.