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Tin Ceiling/Crown Molding How to install a tin ceiling and crown molding From "DIY to the Rescue" episode DTTR-613

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E
	Figure F
	Figure G
	Figure H

Materials:

chalk line
pencil
tape measure
guillotine
tin snips
drywall anchors
drywall screws
permanent marker
hammer
cordless screwdriver
brad nailer
nails
compass
silicone adhesive
rubber mallet
chisel

Tin Ceiling

1. Use a tape measure to find the center point lengthwise and widthwise in the room (figure A).

2. Snap cross hairs with the chalk line. Snap one straight line from side to side, and another straight line closer to the side walls. This line will be helpful when lining up the edges of the tiles (figure B).

3. Measure and cut the tin on the guillotine. Make sure the edge is against the fence (figure C).

4. Finish any of the cutting with tin snips.

5. When installing, make sure the male end is against the wall.

6. The other side will be locked in through the holes with drywall anchors and screws.

7. After lining up the tin piece on the edge of the ceiling, mark the center of each hole on the female edge of the tile (flange). These marks are where the drywall anchors will go (figure D).

8. Hammer drywall anchors into the marks and screw them into place (figure E).

9. Add screws into the drywall anchors, securing the first tile in place (figure F).

10. Slide the second piece against the first, interlocking the male and female flanges (figure G).

11. After installing the first row of tin tiles, work your way out snapping the male end of the new tiles into the female end of the installed tiles (figure H).

12. Use a brad nailer to add nails into the opposite flange. This works fine for the rest of the rows. The locking system helps to hold up one end of the tiles.

13. Take measurements and use a compass to mark the circular hole that needs to be cut for the light (figure I). Make the cut with tin snips.

14. Use silicone adhesive on some of the larger tiles to keep them from bowing.

15. Tap the joints together with a rubber mallet to lock the mail flanges into the female ones. Add more brad nails to secure the edges (figure J).

Figure I

Figure J

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