Apply Faux Tin Over A Popcorn Ceiling

Ceilings can be a focal piece in any home, and tin ceilings really make a statement.

Remodeling homes is a great investment and can be fun, but it is important to go in with knowledge. Replacing popcorn ceilings can increase the worth of any house and faux tin is easy to install and beautiful to look at. Installing the tiles over the popcorn ceiling should be a trouble-free procedure.

Instructions

Prepare

1. Clean the ceiling with water and a rag. Do not get it overly wet, but eliminate any loose paint or particles on the ceiling.

2. Place dropcloths to protect carpets and furniture. Clear excess furniture out of the room to give yourself a large work area.

3. Mark off the ceiling to calculate how many tin ceiling tiles are needed to complete the job. Verify the size of each ceiling tile, then with a partner, a measuring tape and a pencil, mark off the spaces on the ceiling. This way, no ceiling tiles go to waste and you don't end up without enough of the tiles to finish the job.

Install Tiles

4. Apply the adhesive provided with the ceiling tiles to the ceiling and to the back of the decorative tile. Check drying time on package instructions. Allow it to dry. Often, tin suppliers use sheets of tin ceiling tiles, so you will be applying a whole section at one time.

5. Place the tin ceiling tiles firmly in place. Press down firmly to allow the adhesive to set.

6. Repeat Step 2 for the next section of tiles. The adhesive dries in less than 20 minutes, so it should be possible to finish putting a tin ceiling over top of your existing popcorn ceiling within a day. You do not have to remove the popcorn ceiling, just install the tin tiles.

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