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.
Tin ceiling tile headboard.
The most common ceiling tin headboard material is metal.
Align the top and side of the first tile with the top and outside edge of the front side of the headboard.
Paint or stain the front with the color of your choice.
Use a drop cloth gloves and a mask to protect your floor skin and lungs from the fumes.
This will be cut in step 3.
The vintage photo reprint is included with the purchase and can be easily removed.
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.
Use construction adhesive to secure 2 foot square ceiling panels to the entire surface.
Flip the headboard onto its back the side where the screw heads are visible.
So i thought up a super fun and so easy way to get a cute headboard in minutes with a faux tile look.
When you have decided on the pattern paint each tin tile.
The most popular color.
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.
The outside dimensions of the frame are 23 x23.
It s ok to let tile hang off the plywood.
If the tiles are vintage and have rust on them brush and wipe down to remove loose flakes.
Spray paint the tiles in a well ventilated area preferably outside.
Tin tiles are 24 x 24 and range from 8 75 each to 49 00 each depending on the finish you choose.
Genuine antique ceiling tin made into an attractive picture frame with a 8 x10 opening.
You may diy a headboard nearly as easily as you can purchase one.
Faux tin tiles from lowe s or home depot sprayed with coordinating colors for a cheap headboard or accent wall.
There are 39 ceiling tin headboard for sale on etsy and they cost 1 573 47 on average.
Another non traditional way to produce a cool contemporary headboard is by employin.
How to make the tin tile headboard.
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.
Be sure edges align neatly for a clean look.
Let adhesive dry according to packaging.
And seriously even your kids could do this.
This tile maintains its original maroon colored paint and has a beautiful embossed design with great patina.