Dear James: I like older styles and decor, especially some decorative metal ceilings. Can I still get the metal materials, and is the project suitable for do-it-yourselfers?—Greg C.
Dear Greg: The decorative metal ceilings consist of separate panels, and they are still available and becoming more popular. The decorative panels are not very heavy, so they are easy to handle and install, and they maintain their beauty forever.
In the early 1900s, decorative stamped metal panel ceilings began to gain in popularity. They were commonly used in commercial and retail buildings because of their unique appearance, low maintenance, and fire resistance. If painted thoroughly on both sides, these ceilings will literally last forever….