From: About.com Home Renovations
Readers sometimes approach me about where they can find plaster or
tin elements for the ceiling. Â My response is to direct
them first to an architectural salvage yard, and if that fails, I
recommend that they purchase vinyl ceiling tiles from a supplier
like Ceilume. In a few cases, readers have said, "But vinyl ceiling
tiles aren't authentic!" True, they may not be consistent with what
you previously had. Â And they may not be authentic to
the time period of your home. Â But it's important to
remember some things: Elements that are out of reach and cannot be
touched can pass examination better than things that you can
touch. So, it's vital that ...
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