Repurpose Antique Tin Ceiling Tiles

11 years ago

We just closed on another oldie but goodie 1920's home on Thursday. I started some demo on the utility room last night. 8.5' high ceiling, 20' length, and +/- 8' in width. On a 6' x 8' section of the ceiling there is some decent shape ceiling tiles that I would like to repurpose in the home somewhere.
Future plans for this room is to keep it as a laundry room but incorporate a guest bathroom in the rear of this long room. maybe I could use the tine for some type of backsplash. The former owner started the demo but fell short on time and $ it seems. They actually took a sawzall to a portion of the tin to retrofit a junky light fixture. Tin can be seen in first photo (green.)

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11 years ago

That house is lucky to have you! Save and repurpose everything you find in it, including doorknobs, old plumbing fixtures, even the wood if in good shape. If you can't use it, chances are someone else with your sensitivity to the needs of an oldie but goodie will purchase it from you.

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Darzy
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
Congrats! Lots of work ahead of you, how exciting. Great find on those ceiling "tile". Your idea of a backsplash for the future guest bath (or even use them on the ceiling) is super. But, these are so cool! How about putting the tile on the ceiling in the bathroom that will be used the most? That way they can be appreciated more often. :)
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Joel Marshall
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you sooz...we've done a couple other renos in the past 3 years including an 1897 milk farm hime and the last, an 1856 farm home. This area is very historic and the root of the "Yellow Trail." It would be a shame to rob it's personality.
Joel Marshall
Original Author
11 years ago
Darzy....thank you very much. Luckily, I'm accustomed to hard work; partially, this is why I buy older homes that have sat for 2-10 years with no care added. I enjoy the pay-off of seeing it come together. I would bet to say that a lot of the architectural pieces have been stripped but Ive found enough boxed up in the home's massive cellar to get started on at least the trim.
Darzy
11 years ago
We look forward to seeing your progress! Sooz is right, that house is lucky you found "her"!
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Johanne Blansche Designs
11 years ago
I love the idea of using those tiles as a backsplash.
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Design Line Works, LLC
11 years ago
Lucky you, I have always wanted to restore and older home. Unfortunately, my husband grew up in old farm houses and will have no part of it! Have fun and I cant wait to see how it comes out. Do share!
makaloco
11 years ago
Depending on your plans for the kitchen, you might also be able to use the tiles there. They really do look unique and interesting. I also love the floors, and what looks like slim horizontal wood planking on some of the basement walls. Congratulations, and have fun!
Joel Marshall
Original Author
11 years ago
Makaloco....I've taken that into account as well. The kitchen has a huge open style and depending on what finish our appliances are going to be will determine how we design it. Right now, it's verrrrry earthy looking with bare walls. The cabinets need brightened up...they are a forest green with gold hinges and maple leaf door handles. It's the most finished room we've found in the home but will require the most management to obtain the transitional style we're after.