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Tin ceilings or "ceiling tins" originated as an alternative material for North Americans to use, in the style of expensive hand-molded plaster ceilings that were often seen in Western Europe in the early 1800's. Somewhat like modern-day carpet squares, it was thought that tin ceilings would be a more affordable, durable option. These ceilings were also fireproof and considered to be a lot less delicate, so they were easily transferred or shipped to different locations. Tin ceilings were typically created, painted and embossed within the United States, but quickly became popular in South Africa as well as Australia. The ceilings began being used frequently in businesses as well as homes.
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Tin ceilings were extremely popular in the Victorian Era, around the turn of the twentieth century. They became so popular that they were mass produced in large sheets and shipped to places all over the country, in varying textures and colors. Because they are so durable, many of them still exist in establishments and homes today. They were not only created for ceilings; they were also used on wall panels as well as cornices. Sometimes, “pattern painting” would be used; meaning that artists painted within the elaborate shapes and patterns within each tile instead of just painting them one color.
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