Aluminum ceilings are the best product to use if you want the Olde
Worlde charm of a decorative ceiling. Whether this is a DIY job or
whether you are calling in the professionals you must have a serious
think about using aluminum panelling rather than sheetrock. Sheetrock
is also known as wall board, plasterboard or gyprock - depending on
whereabouts in the world you are located.
They Are No Longer Made Of Tin !
An aluminum alloy has now been created to especially
suit these beautiful art metal ceilings. Aluminum is a corrosion
resistant, durable product which doesn't rust, unlike steel which is
used by some manufactures of pressed tin. The panels are still widely
known as pressed tin even though they are not made from tin.
Panel Sizes/Weight Differences
Aluminum ceiling panels are much smaller than
sheetrock. They are generally 6' x 2' or otherwise 6' x 3'. A few are
only 2' x 2'. This metal paneling is only one-fiftieth (yes, one
fiftieth) of an inch thick. It is actually thicker than the original
older style tin paneling but it is much lighter. One person can carry
several sheets at one time. Imagine how much easier it is to hold a
lightweight sheet of metal above your head as opposed to a very heavy
sheet of wallboard which is easily more than twice as big as the
largest aluminum sheet. The weight difference is enormous. And this is
exactly what you will be doing - holding the sheet above your head
whilst you attach it to your ceiling.
Painting a Pressed Aluminium Ceiling
Painting an ornate, aluminum ceiling in fine detail
is easy because it is painted before it gets fixed to the ceiling.
Painting an ornate plaster style ceiling is very difficult because it
requires special equipment otherwise you will quickly get a sore back
and a sore neck. Oil based paints are recommended.
Strength
When this special aluminum alloy is pressed into the
various designs it hardens substantially and holds its shape
exceedingly well.
Variety Of Patterns And Designs
There is now an enormous range of patterns available
and these patterns can be arranged in an endless variety of designs to
suit your ceiling. There are designs suited for both commercial and
residential buildings plus there are contemporary designs as well as
traditional patterns.
Longer Lasting Than A Plaster Ceiling
Aluminum ceilings won't rust, they won't crack and
they won't fall off. The material they are made from is non-porous so
it resists moisture and odor. If water enters your roof and if you can
remove it promptly then you will have no damage to your ceiling. You
certainly can't say that about most other types of decorative ceilings.
Anyone who restores buildings will tell you that ceiling restoration is
a major cost and time factor issue for them. Install an aluminum
ceiling and you won't be facing any ceiling restoration problems in
later years.
Good For Tornado/Cyclone Areas
Additionally,
aluminum ceilings move and flex with the structure so if you are in
cyclone or tornado areas you will find these products particularly
suitable.
Value
Ornate aluminum ceilings will add more value to your
property than they cost. They can be painted in myriad ways creating
works of art on your ceiling. Their value becomes priceless. Stunning
results are being obtained by the average home handyman.
About The Author
Jean Morrison is owner of Heritage Ceilings, a unique ceiling decoration business dedicated to bringing beautiful ceilings back into our public buildings and homes.
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