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 ...

New York’s mot beloved architectural innovation might be among its most overlooked: the humble tin ceiling. Today, people view the geometrically embossed covering with rosy nostalgia. But tin ceilings ...

Editor’s note: An updated version of this post can be viewed here. As Americans, we can feel patriotic when considering tin ceilings. It’s one of the few decorative elements found in the Victorian Age ...

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 ...

In the late 19th century, tin ceilings were all the rage here in America, but in Ireland, they still are. Just venture in to one of our legendary Irish pubs like The Long Hall in Dublin or The Crown ...

Editor's note: The following is one of a series of columns from the Butte Citizens for Preservation and Revitalization. Ceilings in Butte must compete with cornices for the record for the greatest ...

Armstrong Residential Ceilings has released a new line of faux tin ceiling tiles called Tin Look that can easily and affordably bring a unique look to your units or common areas. The ceiling is all ...