To learn more about tin ceilings, check out All About Tin Ceilings and How to Hang a Tin Ceiling Paint Before Nailing Photo by Ryan Benyi For more information on lead paint, call the EPA hotline at 800-424-LEAD. An easy-sounding solution such as sandblasting will only destroy what you're trying to restore.ĭon't forget that old tin ceilings are often covered with several coats of lead paint. Getting all the paint out of the ceiling's nook's crannies-the fine work-is the killer. There are products you lather on with a plastic putty knife, cover with a special paper, wait, and then peel away. What would you recommend for stripping the tin ceiling?Ī: Tom Silva replies: You've got your work cut out for you. Q: My brother's kitchen has a pressed tin ceiling that has several layers of paint on it. Stripping Tin Photo by © Sherry Moore/Alamy Here, we cover quirky paint scenarios for interiors, exteriors, removal, and more. We've assembled all your toughest painting questions and a TOH pro's answer to each one.
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