Posted 2010-06-09 9:54 PM (#121023) Subject: tin ceiling in LQ
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Location: Texas
I'm wanting to install a tin ceiling in my LQ. I'm assuming they're faux and tiles possibly?? Anyone have this in theirs or have they installed it? Where is the best place to find the tin?
Posted 2010-06-09 10:13 PM (#121024 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
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Posts: 342 Location: MS
Somebody on here installed a gorgeous tin ceiling in their LQ. Did you try to do a search on it? I think there were photos posted.
I installed 'tin' tiles in my kitchen area. They are faux, made of some kind of plastic or vinyl. I got them at Home Depot if I remember right. And they are kind of pricey!
Posted 2010-06-09 10:45 PM (#121025 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
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Location: Texas
Yes, I searched and didn't find anything. I also found the faux tin at Lowes that was pricey...which is why I wanted to see what other's have used in their LQ as it would be pretty pricey to do the trailer!
Anyone else know where to get the decorative tin at a reasonable price?
Posted 2010-06-10 6:12 PM (#121045 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
Location: Central Arkansas
was LQ trailer shopping with one of my besties out in TX back in April. We hit about 15 trailer lots. I noticed quite a few ceilings with the plastic faux tin ceiling tiles starting to sag some in trailers that were only 2-4 years old! If it was me, I would opt to splurge on the real tin stuff on the ceiling that is only gonna heat up sitting out in the sun at the show grounds . Just my honest opinion.
Posted 2010-06-11 9:09 AM (#121057 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
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Thanks brushy! I hadn't realized it would sag/fall... Wonder where I could see a picture of the real tin??? Was it decorative, plain or the 'wavey' stuff?
Posted 2010-06-11 2:00 PM (#121062 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
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Posts: 342 Location: MS
I tried to find something for you and the forum only goes back a year. Probably was before that. Too bad...it was nice, and had good photos. They used the corrugated tin (real) and it was quite rustic.
Posted 2010-06-11 3:32 PM (#121064 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
Location: Central Arkansas
It looked to be the plastic faux tin tiles like what they sell at Home Depot. Maybe it was excessive heat on the roof or bad glue. Who knows but it was obvious something was going on.
Posted 2010-06-12 10:21 AM (#121084 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
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Posts: 342 Location: MS
I would think that you would have to use firring strips first, then glue and tiny nails or staples to hold up the ceiling...just like you would in your house.
Posted 2010-06-12 10:03 PM (#121100 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
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You can find textured wallpaper, feels like lightweight cardboard, that is stamped in a huge variety of patterns. When painted, it looks just like the real thing and is relatively inexpensive. Easy to install and durable. Check it out!
Posted 2010-06-13 10:45 AM (#121113 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
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Posts: 824 Location: Kansas
I was looking for those same panels last weekend at Lowes and so many of those are being discontinued. If you are lucky enough to find them in stock you may be able to get a heck of a good price.
Posted 2010-08-14 5:21 PM (#123520 - in reply to #121023) Subject: RE: tin ceiling in LQ
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Posts: 69 Location: Washington DC
I found this place that has a ton of colors and different patterens. I am using these in my DYI LQ. I'll be sure an post pictures when I finish. just to the wall furing out stage so it could be awhile.
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