I would like advice on what to use to replace cardboard ceiling tiles.

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My house is a 113 yr old row house that originally had plaster ceilings.  When water and electric were finally installed in the house, they made lots of holes in the old plaster for wiring and pipe runs.  Then they attached furring strips to the ceiling and used the 12x12' cardboard tongue-in-groove ceiling tiles that staple to the wooden strips as a 'drop' ceiling.  I hate it, and when they get wet, they swell and have to be replaced.  I would like to replace them in my bedroom where several have been damaged by roof leaks (now fixed by new roof) by something completely different/unique.  Does anyone have any ideas?

Dennis Chinn · Answer

since your home is 113 you might consider metal tiles, they would have been used back then and would keep the charm of your older home.

Kimberly Barney · Answer

I like Dennis' ideal but I also thought of using wainscotting.

Accentuations! · Answer

bead board...depending on your decor...or ceiling tiles. I was recently able to purchase 100 from a company who were about to demolish and old school building! Lots of working in cleaning off old (probably lead) paint but worth it to paint in my own colors! Keep your eyes and ears open! Know of and old building that has them and the building is not in use? Offer the owner to remove the tiles for him!

Sarah · Answer

Thanks y'all! I will look around and see what I can find. I have seen some plastic ceiling tiles that can be painted to look like the real tin tiles. I like the look of the old tiles that were painted white. It would work well in the room too. A little distressing to show the black beneath the white paint and accentuate the 'old' look would help too.

Judy Anstess · Answer

Help answer this question...Pergo type wood flooring..

Judy · Answer

Not sure if you have Menard's near you, but they have wonderful 'tin tiles' made of a plastic material. Many styles, and they can be painted any way you like. http://www.menards.com/main/home-decor/wallpaper-appliques/rolls/textured/paintable-tin-tile-expandable-vinyl-sidewall/p-1790537-c-8275.htm http://www.menards.com/main/home-decor/mouldings/drop-ceilings/ceiling-tiles/armstrong-wellington-square-tongue-groove-tile/p-1470440-c-12494.htm

Connie A · Answer

I'm all for wood flooring, white washed.  My Bro-in-law put up unfinished flooring then white washed it.  It looks gorgeous.

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