So I have been wanting to replace the focal point over my head board with Painted Ceiling Tiles, for a couple of years now. I had 3 framed canvas’s that I painted over five years ago, and I was ready for a refresh!
So, I found some Ceiling Tiles at Ross last year, but they were soooo ugly!!! While I loved the size and the scale of them, I just couldn’t see spending good money on all that ugliness!!
I mean maybe the red and green color scheme has a place somewhere, but I’m just not feelin’ it!
Fast forward a year later. I’m just minding my own business, shopping at Ross for a Home Staging Project that I was working on… So imagine my surprise, when I see these same ugly Ceiling Tiles on clearance for only $8.99 each. Suddenly, they weren’t so ugly. I was lucky enough to find three matching ones. I HAD TO HAVE THEM!
I sprayed two light coats of primer, and then base coated it with a pretty pale aqua.
Then I antiqued them with Rustoleum Transformations Glaze in Java brown. I really love the combination of the aqua with the brown glaze!
Ta-Da! My Painted Ceiling Tiles!
I am so happy with the end result!! I wish my bedroom had better lighting, so you could really see how beautiful they are!
I was going to list them for sale, and honestly I did- at an outrageous price, because I was hoping they wouldn’t sell!!! But I just can’t bear to part with them!! I’m in deep love with these painted ceiling tiles!!
I’d love to hear your feedback! Have you ever inflated the price of something, hoping it wouldn’t sell?
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Traveling through a little north Texas town, I stopped at a sale in an old building and found three old tin ceiling tiles and kept them- wanting to use them exactly as you have, but not knowing how to refinish them. I am so inspired! I never fail to invasion another project after visiting your site
You and your site are just lovely! I was able to find out any and all questions regarding my chalk paint f & q’s. Glad I got here before starting a large project. I am just a newbie with this process, but did just try a “plaster of paris” chalk paint recipe w/out really knowing what to expect. So far, I’m pleased with the outcome. I will definitely test the “Paint Minerals” product as well to compare. Enjoyed your style and ideas. Thanks.
I am glad the info was of some use to you!! Thanks for stopping by
That is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing
Aw, thank you so much, Rachael!
They look great, what a great idea. I have something similar the the tile but it’s one huge piece and it’s an ugly brown. I may try what you have done. I love your idea’s.
Thanks Carol!!
You can do it!! I’d love to hear how it turns out, if you do it!!