Installation & Assembly

Installation Guide

Installation videos available online at:

www.AmericanTinCeilings.com/videos

Ceiling Components:

A tin ceiling is comprised of two primary components and two optional components. The primary components are the tin

ceiling panels and the crown molding. Optional components are ﬂat molding/rope molding and ﬁller. These components are

generally used when the design layout requires it.

Backsplashes and Other Applications:

Tin panels can be used for more than just beautifying your ceiling. Our customers have used our tin panels for various appli-

cations such as walls, backsplashes, ﬁreplaces, counter tops, cupboards, doors, wainscoting, accent pieces, headboards, art

décor, metal sculpture and more. The applications are limited only by your imagination.

Layout:

There are a variety of layout possibilities with tin, including the use of molding, ﬁller panels, and more. You can view all of

the different possibilities to create unique and dramatic ceilings on our website at www.AmericanTinCeilings.com.

Tools and Materials:

See your project installation instructions for the speciﬁc materials list for your project type.

• Tin panels: American Tin Ceilings has three types of panels depending upon the type of installation: Nail-

Up is used for traditional applications on a wood substrate, and for all backsplash, wall, and wainscoting

projects (use adhesive instead of nails for these applications). Snap Lock™ is used for installation over dry-

wall or popcorn ceilings. Drop-In panels are used with standard 2’ x 2’ systems that have 15/16” grid widths.

• Crown/Flat Molding: Matching tin molding is available from American Tin Ceilings. Wood molding can

be purchased at a local hardware store.

• Fasteners: Cone head nails and/or brad nails (Nail-Up panels), #6 drywall screws (Snap Lock™ panels),

Loctite

Power Grab

Adhesive (Nail-Up panels for backsplash, wall and project applications)

• Construction adhesive: Loctite

Power Grab

(Backplash, Wall and Project applications)

• Caulking: DAP Painters Caulk (for Nail-Up and Snap Lock™ application types)

• Touch-up paint: AmericanTinCeilings.com carries a selection of touch-up paints. If you prefer, your local

hardware store or automotive paint supplier may be able to match if provided with a sample.

• Tools (Depending upon installation type): Ladders / Scaffolding / Drill / Tin snips / Metal shears

Guillotine cutter / Hammers / Nail gun / Chalk line / Tape measure