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 ...

In the late 1970s, Barbara Schiller and her husband bought a decaying brownstone in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, then in its early stages of gentrification. The house was structurally ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The question: I love tin ceilings, but are they too suggestive of Paris or New Orleans watering holes? If not, could you install one in any room? The answer: A chic new bistro in Toronto has installed ...

NEVADA, Mo. — The W.F. Norman Corp., a manufacturer of tin ceilings and ornamental sheet metal products, last week announced a change in ownership. The company has been acquired by longtime employee ...

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 ...