The metallic finish creates copper ceiling tiles out of lightweight materials.
The distinctive charm of metal ceiling tiles has appealed to homeowners for over a century.
But because the appeal was not always enough to justify the cost and grueling installation process, manufacturers have worked hard throughout the years to perfect the tiles’ style, weight, and ease of use.
Now there’s a new, “better than tin” ceiling tile made from laminated vinyl that simplifies the installation process and costs 50% less than the metal tiles.
Alternative to Metal Ceiling Tiles
Made from laminated vinyl through an advanced thermoforming technique, “Better than Tin” tiles by Ceilume look and last like metal tiles—but you can cut them with household scissors. They are lightweight, stain- and dent-resistant, and work with suspended ceilings or as re-facing applications.
The Feather-Light series starts at $1.99 per square foot and contains tile for suspended (drop) ceilings, whereas the Signature series costs up to $4.73 per square foot and is for direct mount (glue-up) installations.
Suspended ceilings pop into place with glue or staples. You can get additional accessories, such as fasteners, decorative grids, and backpanels to increase the ceiling’s noise reduction coefficient. There are 22 styles and 4 finishes available: brushed copper, brushed pewter, brushed bronze, and paintable whi
Ceiling Tins Are Safe and Sustainable
The GreenGuard Environmental Institute certified the “Better than Tin” tiles for indoor air quality. They’re also rated Class A for fire safety. And, because the ceiling tiles are made of lightweight materials, they consume fewer resources during the manufacturing and shipping processes.
Moisture, mold, bacteria, odors and mildew do not affect the materials, either, so the tiles can make a good investment for replacing ceiling tiles using green building products.
If you’re planning a ceiling makeover and want to test these tiles in your home, you can order up to 3 free samples from the company for evaluation purposes. A tin tile ceiling may have been out of the question for your budget in the initial plans, but this series could open up a new range of possibilities for your ceiling.
