Chelsea Decorative Metal Company from Houston, Texas distributes and manufactures pressed tin ceilings that have original designs and existed way back in the 1800s. Home remodelers are fascinated to know that these antique designs are still being offered in the market. The stamping of these designs is performed on a 600 ton press, resulting in good quality.
Tin ceilings products include tiles, suspended ceilings, tin tile backsplash, tin ceiling crown molding (cornice) and other tin products. The material used is tin-plated steel, which has good quality paint retention. The company produces sheets with 2' x 4',patterns that can be easily installed, hence is very useful for do-it-yourselfers. The company also supplies suspended ceiling that comes with 2' x 2' sheets patterns.
The company offers repeat patterns of sizes 3", 6", 12" or 24". Tin ceiling crown molding (cornice) comes in four-foot lengths, but differ in width from 2" to 9". Normally tin ceilings are installed in rooms in the house and kitchens. However, they are also seen in a game room(man cave) and a den. Tin ceilings also add style to a formal dining room. Designers are delighted that, of late, the use of a backsplash is gaining increasing popularity. Backsplash is used for restoration or new construction purposes.
According to Glenn "The Tinman" Eldridge, The crux of the company is customer service.
Source: http://www.tinman.com