Faux tin ceiling tiles look new -- shiny and without imperfections. With a bit of paint and creative techniques, you can transform the tile to look hundreds of years old. Faux tin ceiling tiles also works as a kitchen backsplash and decorative accent pieces. A variety of different-colored paints may be used, from green patinas to deep antique rubbed-bronze colors.
Instructions
1. Clean the ceiling tin to be painted and faux finished using household cleaning supplies. Wipe with a soft sponge and soapy warm water. Rub the ceiling tin dry with a clean towel.
2. Sand the ceiling tin with fine-grit sandpaper. Scuff the surface to allow paint to bond well. Wipe the tin with the damp sponge to remove all dust and particles. Dry with the clean towel.
3. Don the gloves. Pour a base coat bonding primer created for metal surfaces into a paint tray. Brush on the bonding primer or roll it on. Add several coats until the entire surface has a solid, even surface.
4. Paint the background color of the ceiling tile. For a patina look, use a copper paint. Deep-bronze paint creates a rustic base coat for rubbed-bronze finish. Deep burgundy red paint creates the look of leather. Use the foam roller to apply the colors. Coat the ceiling tin until the tin has an overall opaque appearance. Allow the paint to dry between coats.
5. Faux finish the ceiling tin. Dab a sea sponge into water and squeeze out any excess. For a patina ceiling, dab the sea sponge into bronze paint and dab it onto the surface. Use a clean terry towel to remove any excess paint.
6. Mix together one part black latex paint and one part clear glaze. Wipe this mixture across the bronze tile for an antiquing stain to give additional depth and dimension. The same mixture is used for leather, red ceiling tile. Allow the tin to dry for 24 hours.
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