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1. 
   calvin | Sep 24, 2004 03:37am | #1

   Beats the heck outta me..........

   But, this came to mind.  Take a ceiling tile and make an impression in it (on it) using a "mold" you make up out of plywood.  You might be able to compress the tile enough w/o ruining the surface...........or not.

   Or, use drywall and make another mold and find a way to apply a release agent or something.  Mud up the sheetrock and press in the mold..........I really don't think that'll work.

   Or, get some thin tin, and make up a mold out of something, use one of those big presses to extrude the tin..........

   And I think there's a usual ceiling tile made up to mimmick tin ceiling tiles.  Have you priced that out?

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2. 
   WayneL5 | Sep 24, 2004 05:15am | #2

   You don't have to route acoustical tile.  They sell acoustical tile already embossed to look like tin ceilings.  No brands off the top of my head, but they are around.

3. 
   Dinosaur | Sep 24, 2004 05:59am | #3

   Try this one on for size. It's a 2x2 Armstrong suspended ceiling tile; specifically made to resemble a tin ceiling.

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   Here's the info on the product. Hope this helps.

   Armstrong: TinWare
   Great tin look hides the grid
   Tin ceiling design; Grid blending design; Install with grid; Fire retardant.
   Item number: 906
   Product Family: HomeStyle Ceilings / Panel
   Performance: Fire Retardant
   Size: 24 IN X 24 IN X 5/8 IN
   Square feet per carton: 64
   Edge detail: Flush Tegular

    

   Dinosaur

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