Ceiling Tiles
The look: Stamped steel came into
fashion when Victorian
homeowners used panels as a less
expensive way to mimic decorative
plaster (itself a less expensive way
to get the look of carved wood or
stone) while providing some fire
protection. It's an example of the
age-old practice of replicating
vintage charm with newfangled
materials.
The shortcut: PVC and foam tiles
express all the embossed detail of
metal but can be trimmed with a
utility knife and stuck to the ceiling
with adhesive. Which is to say, the
work goes much faster than using
metal snips and nails.
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