Instantly i fell in love with this idea of using tin tiles as a headboard but a quick search on ebay gave me sticker shock.
Tin ceiling tile headboard.
How to make the tin tile headboard.
This will be cut in step 3.
Let adhesive dry according to packaging.
So i thought up a super fun and so easy way to get a cute headboard in minutes with a faux tile look.
Use construction adhesive to secure 2 foot square ceiling panels to the entire surface.
Genuine antique ceiling tin made into an attractive picture frame with a 8 x10 opening.
Tin tiles are 24 x 24 and range from 8 75 each to 49 00 each depending on the finish you choose.
And seriously even your kids could do this.
If the tiles are vintage and have rust on them brush and wipe down to remove loose flakes.
Faux tin tiles from lowe s or home depot sprayed with coordinating colors for a cheap headboard or accent wall.
Align the top and side of the first tile with the top and outside edge of the front side of the headboard.
Be sure edges align neatly for a clean look.
In case you are wondering buying four to five 24 x24 antique ceiling tiles that look as nice and distressed as those in the picture ain t cheap.
Spray paint the tiles in a well ventilated area preferably outside.
The most common ceiling tin headboard material is metal.
This faux tiled headboard is the perfect solution for dorm rooms renters or people who would like a lightning fast mounted looking headboard that you can make without any diy skills.
There are lots and lots of designs and colors available or you can paint your own to perfectly match your decor faux leather tiles are 15 3 4 x 15 3 4 and cost 19 95 each.
There are 39 ceiling tin headboard for sale on etsy and they cost 1 573 47 on average.
This tile maintains its original maroon colored paint and has a beautiful embossed design with great patina.
Another non traditional way to produce a cool contemporary headboard is by employin.
The vintage photo reprint is included with the purchase and can be easily removed.
Use a drop cloth gloves and a mask to protect your floor skin and lungs from the fumes.
Paint or stain the front with the color of your choice.
It s ok to let tile hang off the plywood.
The most popular color.
Flip the headboard onto its back the side where the screw heads are visible.
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When you have decided on the pattern paint each tin tile.
Make piles of the tiles that will be painted the same color so you can paint them in batches.