Having an open ceiling to reveal rafters makes for a dramatic effect, but the ugly insulation batts ruin the look. An alternative to drywall that looks great in a workshop is to cover the insulation ...

Tin ceilings were very popular in the mid-1800s and early 1900s. These mass-produced ceilings, stamped with decorative patterns, were lightweight, hardy, and fire-resistant. They offered an ...

A HUNDRED years ago, tin ceilings were the way to go for two reasons: The fire-proof plates provided a quick fix for cracking plaster, plus they were very, very cheap. These days, it’s charm, not ...

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Embossed tin ceilings, created to mimic the grand plaster ceilings of Europe, offer an ever-changing play of light and shadow not possible with a flat painted ceiling. They originated in the mid-19th ...