La Scala-Faux Tin ceiling Tile - Antique Gold

After scraping the original popcorn ceilings in 2 rooms & a bath, we just did not have the time, energy, or motivation to tackle our 47 year old XL great room ceiling. So, these gorgeous faux tin tiles in antique copper turned out to be an absolute godsend of an option!We've enjoyed this ceiling for nearly 4 years now (a during covid project) and continually get compliments galore. Most folks realizing the astronomical cost of authentic tin ceiling tiles ask, "WOW, is that real tin?!?".😍🤑Ease of Installation: NOT, but the results are so worth it.🙌Ok, the ad & instructions did indicate no scraping of popcorn texture necessary, but that was NOT the case here. No, the tiles would not adhere to our never painted original textured ceiling.😪 A smooth surface was definitely required! Instead, we applied sheets of smooth Luan directly over the original popcorn texture using an air stapler gun. Then beginning at the center of the ceiling working outward, we did use the glue as directed to apply each tile to the luan, BUT also air-stapled each tile at every corner junction and halfway the length of the tile for reinforcement. Yes, I'm a bit OCD. 😅Finally we stained lattice strips the same color as the tile over-laps & air-stapled the lattice strips at each junction and halfway between using fine but long staples (barely visible) to cover tile nail heads, glue & visible joints. This gave us a more finished almost drop ceiling look---lattice was the perfect width to accomplish this for us. Not only more attractive, but this gave peace of mind knowing we now have a virtually permanent adhesion. 🫠If you love the deep classic look of tin ceilings, go for it! YOU WILL NOT REGRET THIS PURCHASE! 😍

This item is fairly durable and light. It works for what I needed it for - more design and less ceiling tile. I used a nail to stick to the wall, but it's barely noticeable. The antique gold matched perfectly.

Nice and adorable design and tile

Very well made to install

I am pretty in love with these tiles. In fact, once I saw them in place, I’ve been inspired to redesign every element of the room around them. Sensuous jade drapes, two new chinoiserie chandeliers, filigree gilded sconces, it’s go big or go home. Or I guess it’s both? Anyway. Installation wasn’t too bad once I got the right glue (digging the Loctite power grab all-purpose). My first attempt was with a different, clear gel glue that smelled bad and it took much longer to set, so I had to stand there holding the tile forever, and eventually they all fell, one of them binding directly to my sleeping dog’s head. Sorry, Luther!Instant Grab was pretty much as good as its name though; you just run your finger all along the edge of the tile to set it, and then if you need to adjust, you still have a few minutes to reposition. But even if you step away immediately after placing them, the panels won’t fall.Cutting them wasn’t perfectly easy, but it could’ve been my scissors are not that sharp. I wondered if a very sharp ox cutter might be a better way to go. In a couple of cases, a tile cracked during the cutting, but I was able to glue them closed again and I don’t think the faultlines are visible.The place I bought requires an extensive remodel, ideally in a certain sequence. Eventually, when structural stuff gets worked out, I would like to do my ceiling with real tin. But right now, covering that ugly peppered acoustic tile felt urgent, and I’m pretty thrilled with the effect.

I have a drop ceiling in my downstairs bathroom. I removed the old acoustic tiles and placed these in their place. The PVC is perfect for a damp bathroom. these are strong enough that there’s no sag.

Looks great.

The photos show lovely shades of browns and gold. Unfortunately, when I opened the package, all you see are browns. I returned them.