Painting pressed tin to appear aged can save you money.
Interior design recently moved toward a revival of antique, classic looks. While century-old designs are timeless, not everyone can afford to purchase real, authentic pieces for their home. According to Tin Ceilings, pressed tin ceilings spiked in popularity more than 100 years ago; many original panels can be found today. To achieve the look of aged tin without spending a large amount of money on genuine antiques, you can paint purchased tiles to . Tin Ceilings also states that tin panels are "artistic, are available in patterns, and can be finished in many different ways."
Instructions
1. Remove existing tiles from ceiling to a lower, flat surface for safety and convenience. Working on a ladder and looking up for extended periods of time may result in accidents and can become quite uncomfortable.
2. Paint ceiling tiles with your chosen base coat color using a clean paintbrush. Don't worry if every inch of your tile is not evenly coated; aged tiles appear worn and weathered.
3. Sand the base coat lightly with a fine grit sandpaper. You want to sand just enough paint away to make the tile appear as though it has been hanging a long time.
4. Place a small amount of the , which should also be water-based paint, in a bowl. Mix water into the paint until a frothy consistency is reached. The mixture should not stick to the bowl when swirled.
5. Dampen your clean paintbrush and pat it on a paper towel so water is not dripping from the bristles. Apply the mixture over the base coat, making sure to cover every crack and crevice completely. Paint in small sections to keep the contrast coat from drying too quickly.
6. Allow the tiles to sit for two to three minutes before gently wiping with a paper towel. Don't worry about the cracks and crevices; paint will settle and enhance the aged look.
7. Continue this process until all tiles are covered with the contrast color. You may choose to apply a second coat of the contrast color if the first coat does not age the tiles enough.
Tags: base coat, contrast color, , clean paintbrush, many different