Small finishing nails such as 18 gauge with a length of around 1-1.5 inches can be used with either a nail gun or hammer them in by hand.
Tin ceiling tiles can be cut with tin snips or metal shears. When cutting ceiling tiles, be sure to wear the correct protective gear, including safety goggles and gloves, then also take caution as Nail-up Tin Ceiling Tiles can be sharp once they've been cut.
Nail-up Tin Ceiling Tiles are usually designed to have a lip on each side which can be used to overlay the tiles and make a clean look. You can also consider adding a crown molding where the ceiling edge meets the walls. To continue the look, you could also add one of our wall trims and a baseboard trim for a bit of extra elegance and architectural detail to your room.
Depending on the quality of the existing drywall ceiling, tin tiles can be nailed to it. You may need to use plywood or add a furring strip to increase the strength of the ceiling that the tiles will be nailed into.
Our full range of Tin Nail-up Tiles are made with Tin Plated Steel.