Ceiling tiles are sold in various types, such as tin, that come in panels typically secured to the ceiling with nails and sometimes screws. Tin ceilings can come in various shades, such as copper or silver, and you can even paint them to match the existing colors of the room. You can install a tin ceiling in your home by first installing a plywood underlayment before securing the tin panels to the ceiling.
Instructions
Installing Plywood Underlayment
1. Measure the width and length of the ceiling with a tape measure. Multiply these numbers together to determine the square footage of the room.
2. Determine how many sheets of plywood underlayment you will need by dividing the width by 4 and the length by 8. Plywood sheets have dimensions that are 4x8 feet.
3. Find the center of the ceiling joists by using a stud finder. Mark the location of the joists on the walls, along the perimeter of the ceiling.
4. Place the first sheet of plywood on the ceiling. Secure the plywood sheet to the ceiling with deck screws using the power drill. Place a screw every 8 inches.
5. Make an outline of any light fixtures or vents on the plywood with a pencil. Cut out a hole using a jigsaw.
6. Continue installing sheets of plywood until you have covered the ceiling.
Hanging Tin Ceiling Tiles
7. Find the midpoint of the door using a tape measure, and make a mark on the ceiling. Alternatively you can start on a corner of the ceiling, and work your way to the opposite corner.
8. Place the first tin tile panel on the ceiling, and secure it with nails along the edges using the nail gun. Do not nail the end that is facing into the room.
9. Place additional tiles alongside the first tile, and secure them along the edges with the nail gun.
10. Insert the next row of tiles underneath the end of the first row. The tile needs to be set under the edge of the first tile, creating an overlap. Place a nail through this overlap with the nail gun to secure the tiles to the ceiling.
11. Continue securing tiles to the ceiling until you have completed the project.
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