Project for these tin tiles

Question

I purchased over 100 of these tin tiles from the ABC catalog. I was going to cover the backsplash of the kitchen wall above counter tops and behind the stove. I changed my mind...now wondering what I can do with them. One lady on Hometalk covered her dishwasher, but I don't want to do that.

WindingCreekCreations · Answer

aside from a back splash or ceiling, I can't think of anything clever. Perhaps on an island? Or you could cover an old table top, perhaps under glass. A half wall somewhere, or a mud room? The laundry area? What about a bathroom or half bath?

Linda Santo · Answer

Why did you change your mind? My concern would be if you decided you didn't like them why would you want to use them somewhere else? I know you spent money on them-maybe sell, donate or barter?

Li'l megs · Answer

...i would so put these on a ceiling to look like a victorian molded ceiling xxxxx or posh wall paneling surrounded by architrave xxxxx

Moxie · Answer

Ceilings, cabinet panel fronts, walls or cabinet interiors at fireplace wood storage, decorative wall art (use as background) table top with glass over....anywhere you want the texture : )

Moxie · Answer

Picture frame (cut out section)

Laura · Answer

I was pretty much going to say what Moxie said above, so let me just add this: try painting/distressing some of them to look aged. It would give your projects a whole new level of interest.

Louise · Answer

Sell them on eBay. Will your seller not take them back?

Janet Glabas · Answer

Good ideas but if anyone else has used these for anything but a backsplash, please post a pic

Judy Maranger · Answer

I actually bought one of these to use as part of an old window I am re-purposing. It is a four-paned window. I took all the glass out, painted and distresssed it. I will put a cork board in one pane, a chalkboard in another, some chicken wire in the third one (which I will use to hang notes with little clothespins) and the fourth window will be the metal sheet. I am going to distress it to look old, and it will serve as a magnetic board. This will be a message center in my kitchen.

Cat1786735 · Answer

If you have enough, why not make a 'tin' ceiling.

CK · Answer

Do you want to use them? If not, sell them on a classifieds site or other private venue. My husband often reminds me 'Just cuz you have it, doesn't mean you have to use it.' ;-)

Rbl1826690 · Answer

I have mine on my ceiling in the bathroom!

Linda Fraser · Answer

How about your front door?

Janet Glabas · Answer

ABC and LDT catalogs look them up they have lots of neat products

MELODY · Answer

I have tin tiles on the back of kitchen island & backsplash.

Trish Alexander · Answer

http://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/planters/ceiling-tile-flower-pockets-8158087

Tonia · Answer

We put some of these on my husbands office ceiling.

Ray Phillips · Answer

would make a great looking cealing.

Patricia Swinford · Answer

I have these tin squares on my backsplash in kit in the brass finish they look nice

Diena Cameron · Answer

Why not try covering  a table top or do a square or rectangle centered on your kitchen ceiling or cover a an old trunk or frame 4, 6 or 9 in a beautiful frame ?  I hope that helps you,  i wish i had  100 or so, to have to figure out a project for myself, lol.  Sounds like you will be having fun in no time. Be sure and post pictures of your project so we can all see what you decided on doing.

Kathy · Answer

It would look great on the kitchen ceiling or as an accent wall. Good luck!

Joni goularte · Answer

I just saw that someone painted the tiles in pretty colors, then framed them for a head board in a guest bedroom.

Marion Nesbitt · Answer

Like the idea of using them on the ceiling.

Brenda Trout Thompson · Answer

would you consider selling them? I would like them as a back splash.

Janet Glabas · Answer

Yes but they are small tin squares and they were expensive, but Lowes sells sheets that look like tin that are easier to work with......check them out first.

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