Tin Ceiling Tiles
Built to last, designed to impress. Tin ceiling tiles bring shine, depth, rich texture, and unmatched style to any room making it easy to turn any plain ceiling into a standout feature that will look as good as it does today in decades. Tin ceilings are the easy way to upgrade your commercial or residential space.
Best of all, tin ceiling tiles are moisture-resistant, low-maintenance, and incredibly long-lasting, delivering value where it matters most. Browse through our extensive selection of tin ceiling tiles below, or browse our faux-tin ceiling tiles if you’re looking to save. If you’re looking to add new character to your modern interior, or bring timeless charm back to your historical home or commercial building, tin ceiling tiles from DecorativeCeilingTiles.net are the way to go.
Deliver Big Impact with a Tin Ceiling Upgrade
Tin ceiling tiles change the entire feel of a room and work with just about any style. A classic pattern like Majestic instantly adds charm to a kitchen with its ornate pattern and old-world character. It looks great alongside farmhouse and country aesthetics, Victorian cabinets, and any space you want a feeling of warmth, depth, coziness, and luxury. For a modern or art-deco living room, All That Jazz strikes the perfect balance between traditional and contemporary design with its clean pattern, geometric lines and reflective properties.
If your goal is to create an eye-catching feature that will impress any guest, bold patterns like the ones on our Sheridan Road and Right On tiles will instantly turn your ceiling into the room’s main focal point. This makes them perfect for commercial spaces, banquet halls, and restaurants or bars.
Tin tiles won’t crack like plaster, absorb moisture like wood or fade out like painted drywall, meaning that they’ll also hold up incredibly well in lived-in spaces like a busy family kitchen or a basement bar, and entertainment settings. Adding to the list of benefits, tin is naturally fire-resistant, hence why tin tiles are often used in restaurants and commercial spaces.
Lighter Than They Might Seem
A tile like Tiptoe might look heavy and detailed, but it’s made from thin pressed metal and they’re much lighter than most people first expect. Our range of tin tiles only adds 0.5 lb per square foot (approx. 227 grams per ft2) to your ceiling.
Being lightweight means that they’re not only more affordable to produce and deliver, but they’re also easy to lift and install, making a huge difference if you’re installing overhead on your own or completing a weekend DIY project.
With all these benefits, it’s no surprise that tin ceiling tiles are a popular choice for both new builds and renovations of historic buildings throughout America and the world.
Our Recommended Installation Options
Installing a tin ceiling is a simple project for both professionals and DIY homeowners. There are two main methods you can choose from. Knowing these will help you select the correct installation method for your project when adding the tiles to your shopping cart from the product page.
Nail-Up Tin Ceiling Tiles
Nail-up tiles attach directly to your ceiling surface. This style is perfect if you want that traditional tin ceiling look with clean seams and strong visual impact. Many people use nail-up tiles in kitchens, dining rooms or entryways to bring in warmth and charm. They work beautifully in modern spaces too, especially when paired with simple finishes or neutral colors.
Drop-In Tin Ceiling Tiles
Drop-in tin tiles are a brilliant solution for commercial spaces and rooms in residential buildings where there’s something to conceal like a basement ceiling with overhead plumbing or covering up open and cold feeling space in modern and industrial interiors.
These tiles can be placed into an existing ceiling grid (if the dimensions match up), otherwise a suspended ceiling grid system can easily be installed.
The installation is simply a matter of sitting each tile into the grid system, which then hides things like pipes, ductwork work and wiring. When any of these concealed items need to be accessed, it’s as easy as lifting up one of the tiles and getting straight to work.
When coupling the easy installation and access with the endless design choices and fire-resistant properties, it’s easy to see why they’re a popular choice for office, retail store, medical practice, hospitality, and other commercial settings.
Take a look at our helpful installation guide for more information.
Tin Tiles in Real Life
Want to know how homeowners, interior designers, and business owners are using tin ceiling tiles? Here’s a few of our favorite recent projects from people just like you who decided to upgrade their spaces.
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Restaurant update - more here The Rossini Shanko Tile brings an upscale feel to McCrady’s Tavern while still honoring the building’s historic charm. Its detailed pattern and warm metallic finish brighten the room, fitting perfectly with the rugged brick walls, timber tables and bar. The ceiling instantly creates an inviting atmosphere for guests. |
Wood stove wall - more here The Daisy Quilt Tile is installed directly behind the wood stove to protect the wooden wall from heat. It keeps the area safe while blending naturally into the rustic environment, working well with the wooden elements, cowhide rug and comfortable couch. |
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Front sitting room - more here The Diamond Jim Tile in Gold Nugget brings drama to the ceiling, working well with the grand chandelier, black walls, dark curtains and the pop art. It makes this front sitting a bold and high-impact space to entertain. Only 16 tiles were needed to upgrade this room. |
Kitchen makeover - more here The Romeo, Romeo Tiles bring brightness to this rustic cabin, reflecting light around the room. Its detailed pattern works well against the wood wall and exposed beams, adding contrast without feeling out of place. Used as a full backsplash, it becomes a feature of the cabin. |
Tin Ceiling Tiles FAQ’s
It depends on the finish you choose. Unfinished steel panels do need to be coated with an oil-based paint to prevent rust, semi-gloss or high-gloss works best. If you want to keep the natural steel look, you can use a clear gloss enamel like Rust-Oleum instead. If you choose lacquered steel or pre-painted panels, they already come sealed and protected, so no extra coating is needed.
Real tin ceiling tiles don’t absorb moisture, so they won’t swell, warp or grow mold the way wood or drywall can. Because they’re made from tin-plated steel, the surface naturally resists humidity and steam. As long as the tiles are properly sealed (or purchased in a pre-finished option), they hold up extremely well in kitchens, bathrooms and other damp areas.
Yes, real tin ceiling tiles are created by pressing the pattern into the metal, and the quality of that pressing directly affects how the tile looks and holds up. Well-pressed tiles have clean details, consistent patterns and stronger edges that make installation easier. The tin tiles we offer are precision-pressed in the USA, ensuring the pattern is crisp and the tile stays rigid and durable once installed.
Tin ceiling tiles handle heat very well because they’re made from metal and won’t burn, warp or melt under normal household conditions. This makes them a good choice for areas near stoves, fireplaces and other heat sources. They’re often used as heat shields or backsplashes, as long as they’re installed according to local building codes and any cut edges are properly sealed to prevent rust.