The Fifth Wall – courtesy of The Arizona Daily Star
The fifth wall: The once-ignored ceiling is now the ‘it girl’ – for good reason
The once-ignored ceiling is now the ‘it girl’ – for good reason. Decorated ceilings are functional and can add beauty to a room.
By Gillian Drummond – Published: 08.14.2005 THE ARIZONA DAILY STAR
It’s what designers call the fifth wall – a space that’s been long neglected but is now on the home improvement radar.
.....................Today it has a high perceived value, but it’s much less expensive than it looks, according to American Tin Ceiling Co. in Bradenton, Fla. “If you spend $500 for a tin ceiling, people think you’ve spent $5,000. It’s got a wow factor,” says national sales manager Ken Lindfors.
Most tin panels are mounted on a strip of wood first and nailed to the ceiling. But the American Tin Ceiling Co. has developed its own interlocking panels that can be mounted directly onto drywall or plaster, cutting the cost and labor time, says Lindfors. He reckons a 12-by-16-foot ceiling would come in at around $900….......................
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