Then and Now! Ok, 2 years later!!

[grantgoold]

Here are some photos for all of you that are struggling to stay motivated. These examples are after two years of work by myself.  Just finished installing the lights. Bathroom and tanks are left!

Do not give up! You can do it!

[Oonrahnjay]

    Looking good, Grant!

[Gerry H]

Grant:
   LOOKIN GOOD like wood should. With an army of one, I'm 2-3/4 yrs into mine. Course I looked for the "right one" for 12 years before taking the leap. What a hobby! Try to get something done everyday. Best of luck with your conversion. Keep the pics coming. Gerry H

[pabusnut]

Grant,

Looks Terrific!

I know you posted about your ceiling tin(plastic)tiles a while back, but I can't find it
I am thinking about these for the ceiling in my 4905.  I have been working on mine for over 10 yrs!

How did you fasten them? What was the price/sqft?

Steve

[thejumpsuitman]

Nice work... Really looks inviting...  Thumbsup!

[happycamperbrat]

Beautiful Grant!! I love the ceiling tiles too!!

[grantgoold]

Thanks for the kudos! Having absolutely no idea what I was doing when I started, looks like things have turned out.  As far as the tiles, they are 24 inch natural tin tiles. According to the vendor's website,  I needed to "treat" the tiles with polyurethane. Each side of the tiles has two coats of sealant to keep the tin from rusting. The tiles were attached using stainless steel self-taping screws and a dab of clear silicone on each screw.  After 3 years not one screw has moved.  You will need a large 24 or 30 inch industrial paper cutter to do the job correctly. I found mine paper cutter on craigslist in Nevada for $100.00.

I marked the center of the bus and started installing tiles from the center line and moved out towards the sides when setting the remaining tiles. This is a two person job for sure. I have included a few pictures of the installation process for those of you interested.

Have a great day!

[grantgoold]

Here is the link for the vendor of the tin ceiling tiles. Great customer service and very willing to help you figure out your needs.  The shipping was fast and no tiles were bent when they arrived. I think I paid about $7.00 per 24 inch tile plus shipping.

http://americantinceilings.com/

[Hi yo silver]

That's impressive, Grant! Thanks for sharing the pics.
Dennis

[usbusin]

Very nice workmanship, Grant.  Very, very nice!

[mike802]

Grant, that looks real nice.  I have been thinking of using tin on my ceiling as well, thanks for the link.

[chev49]

Accidently showed picture to wife...will have new project soon..

[pabusnut]

Grant,

I thought you had used the thermoplastic panels, but now I see why you didn't!  They sell the plastic ones at HD, but the price is about $21. for a 2'x2' panel--OUCH!

I may invest in the ones you did.

Steve