Tin ceilings were very popular in the mid-1800s and early 1900s. These mass-produced ceilings, stamped with decorative patterns, were lightweight, hardy, and fire-resistant. They offered an ...

Editor’s note: An updated version of this post can be viewed here. As Americans, we can feel patriotic when considering tin ceilings. It’s one of the few decorative elements found in the Victorian Age ...

So you’ve banished the popcorn ceiling texture from your home. Overhead is a deliciously blank canvas of drywall. What next? Design sites show a huge range of ceiling options, from traditional beams ...

New York’s mot beloved architectural innovation might be among its most overlooked: the humble tin ceiling. Today, people view the geometrically embossed covering with rosy nostalgia. But tin ceilings ...

We learn about the history of this family-owned stamped tin ceiling manufacturing company that has been in operation since 1898 (125 years). Making is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS ...

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