How to Hang Tin Ceiling Wallpaper Part 2

Once you have your tin ceiling wallpaper mounted and in place, you should notice a considerable difference in the visual effects it gives to your room. The key at this point would be to apply the proper touches to it to make it appear as if it is made of metal or tin. This is a relatively easy process and can be done in just a short time. Be sure to put down drop cloths to protect your floor from dripping paint during the process. Once you have all the needed materials you can begin the project, and it is generally a good idea to do this after the ceiling paper has already been mounted.

Step 1 - Sanding for Effect and Contact

One common thing about a real tin ceiling in comparison to tin ceiling wallpaper is that real metal will get blemishes or pot marks in the material over time. This can be done during the process by using the sandpaper on the edged surfaces of your ceiling to add that unique look to the finished product. Simply take the sandpaper and lightly scuff or braze the raised edges of the paper, which will also help your primer coat to stick to the surface even better. Take your time, and use the sandpaper to rough the really smooth surfaces to help the paint stick and add character to the areas it will be applied as you go.

Step 2 - Add a Primer Coat

Once you have the overall surface scuffed or lightly sanded, you will be ready to add a primer grey coat to your tin ceiling wallpaper. This primer coat is to help mask the initial building material from being detected as not being real metal and provide a base coat for the primary coat to stick to. When you apply this coat, pay attention to detail as you go, such as the nooks and crannies between your raised surfaces. If you leave some areas not as covered as others, you will notice that in the final stages, it will add special unique impressions or effects after the final coat has been added.

Step 3 - Apply the Prime Coat of Silver

The last step to make your tin ceiling wallpaper look and appear as tin, is to apply a prime coat of silver to its surface to bring out the detail of the paper. Be sure that when you are applying the coats, you do not allow the paint to pool and drip. When you apply the silver, you will want to apply very light coats until you begin to get the desired effect you are looking for. The paint is applied to the grey primer, which highlights and accentuates the silver surface as it is being applied. Be sure that your final coat gets into all the desired grooves and forms of your ceiling and that it is applied evenly as you go to ensure a realistic look once you are done.