Since the early 1900’s they’ve performed heat tests with propane torches to ensure the tin tiles can withstand extreme heat and still stay intact. Our products have been tested up to 1000☏ and still passed.
They will eventually loose their integrity after being exposed to extreme heat for long periods of time, but our tiles that are made from T1 grate tin plated steel are very thick and will last longer under extreme conditions than most because they are 0.010 thick and are ASTM E 84-03b rated. In fact, metal tin tiles are fire rated at over one-hour. Metals such as aluminum and steel are highly fire resistant and non-combustible. This was meant to stop the spread of fires into personal homes above and did actually prevent and deter a lot of fires from spreading which saved many lives. In many cases they would put tin ceilings in urban buildings that had businesses on the first floor and families living in apartments above the business. But the use in homes varies widely: Besides ceilings, they are used behind wood stoves, for backsplashes, as wainscotting and wall coverings, and even in cabinet doors.Since the 1800’s tin ceiling tiles have been used for both their elegant look and their ability to function as a fire protectant. Most people remember tin ceilings in their childhood and see them in use today commercially. lengths in varied width sizes.Īrchitects and designers specify pressed-tin ceilings, not only for the elegance they add, but because of other qualities they provide: resistance to moisture, mildew, and vermin fire retardation and resistance to cracking. Cornices, friezes, filler moldings and filler panels are also available in 4-ft. Tile designs range from Art Deco to Victorian styles and various designs come in 3", 6", 12", and 24" repeat patterns. These embossed metal tiles are tin-plated steel, which has excellent paint retention for oil-based paint. This product can be purchased at your local Home Depot or Lowes (and most other similar stores). This lacquer seals and places a nice hard protective finish that does not diminish the tiles.
We recommend Rustoleum Clear Gloss Lacquer. If you choose not to paint these tiles, you will need to wipe them down with a clean, soft cloth and apply a Lacquer to them. Sheets are ready to paint (if desired) with any oil-based paint (we do not paint, but you can see samples of faux finishes with the above link). When measuring your room, we recommend you use graph paper to help plan out your pattern layout, use of any fillers, trim moldings, cornices, etc. Tape Measure - Gloves (Should be used as metal edges are very sharp) Hammer - 1" Common Nails with Head - Tin Snips - Chalk Line
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How to install? Review the Installation Guidelinesįor your kitchen or bath: Backsplash Installationįor installation, you will need the following: You can also order this design in 23.75" x 23.75" or 23.75" x 47.75" for optional Drop-in Ceiling grid. This model is available in 24" x 48" sheets for nail-up direct installations. There will be a 20% restocking fee for order cancellations or returns of this product. Select the size option you want from the menu above.Pressed tin tiles are great for both residential or commercial installations.Ĭornices, fillers, filler moldings, and frieze sold ONLY with your minimum 15 tile order - no exceptions.
Price is per tile, subject to 15 tile minimum order
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