Installation Guide

Installation Guide
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Installation videos available online at:
www.AmericanTinCeilings.com/videos
PAINTING
Painting: No water-based products can be used directly on the metal tiles or molding; however, you
can use an oil-based primer. Once the tiles have been primed, you are able to use a paint of your choice.
Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore also offer DTM (direct-to-metal) paints. The DTM paints can be
painted directly on the metal and will eliminate the need to use a primer.
Clear Coat: No water-based paint can be used directly on the metal. The best choices are an oil-based polyurethane or a
lacquer.
For more info, please visit:
www.AmericanTinCeilings.com/resources/painting.html
CUTTING TIN
Metal shears / Tin snips: These tools can be purchased at Home Depot, Lowe’s, or a local hardware store.
Guillotine paper cutters: Heavy-duty tabletop paper cutters similar to those used in schools and office
environments. Every job requires cutting of varying lengths. We carry the Martin Yale ‘Premiere’ Cutter at
manufacture cost.
RotoZip tool: Great for can lights and applications that require circular cuts.
FIXTURES & VENTS
Light fixtures, chandeliers, recessed lighting, vents, etc., can easily be accommodated by tin ceiling panels.
1. Remove the fixture
2. Trace the fixture perimeter onto the tin panel
3. Cut out traced area with tin snips
4. Install cut tin on ceiling
5. Re-install fixture over installed tin