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Tin Ceiling Tiles-Painting

2005

I have tin ceiling panels that I want to make into a headboard for my bed. They are unfinished tin.

I want the final result to look like aged copper - a green patina finish. Any ideas how to get that, and also, should I prime them first? I live in Houston and even though we use A/C ALL year here, I don't want any discoloration when I finish them.

thanks!

Teresa Griffin
Hobbyist - Houston, Texas

2005

Seal the tin with Rustoleum metal primer (white), allow to try. Then apply Modern Options Metallic Surfacers: Copper [affil links] . Do not allow to dry. While the surfacer is still wet you can apply green patina [affil links] directly to the wet copper. The Rustoleum is available from Lowes or their competitor. When you are done, seal the entire project with clear lacquer from spray cans. Best of luck.....

Poppy
- Powder Springs, GA, USA

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