VINTAGE CEILING TILE ESTATE PLANTER
We scour the South looking for beautifully patterned vintage ceiling tins that have been saved from demolition, and give them new life by featuring the tiles as central panels in classically proportioned planters. The subtly patterned panels enhance the plantings, rather than compete with them. The tin panels are framed in sturdy and durable steel, then primed and painted for use indoors or outdoors.The planters include galvanized steel liners with handles to allow for easy transplanting. The planter pictured above features ceiling tins reclaimed from a country store in the East End of Richmond. The planter was designed by landscape designer Meg Turner, and made to order by local metalsmith Kyle Lucia. The tins were stained by historic decorative painter Anne Thompson in a muted gray-green to bring out the tins’ intricate design. The base, painted in Tnemic, a high-performance marine-grade paint, is a creamy white.
Because the planters are made to order, we can customize many features, including the tiles (based on the currently available inventory of reclaimed tiles), the size and the color. We are always in the hunt for vintage tin patterns, reclaimed from old buildings, and design planters to complement each distinct pattern. 21″ W x 21″ H x 21″ D.
About Our Finish: The Tnemec paint we use on our products is a two-part epoxy primer with an acrylic urethane topcoat. It was originally developed for the oil industry to be used on drill rigs and other equipment used in an exterior environment. Acrylic urethanes are more durable than oil based enamels and have a higher UV resistance. This allows them to last longer in direct sunlight without breaking down. (You notice this with oil-based paints that start to look “chalky” over time.) For best long-term care, we always encourage clients to cover or move patio furniture inside a shed or garage during the off-season.
About Our Finish: The Tnemec paint we use on our products is a two-part epoxy primer with an acrylic urethane topcoat. It was originally developed for the oil industry to be used on drill rigs and other equipment used in an exterior environment. Acrylic urethanes are more durable than oil based enamels and have a higher UV resistance. This allows them to last longer in direct sunlight without breaking down. (You notice this with oil-based paints that start to look “chalky” over time.) For best long-term care, we always encourage clients to cover or move patio furniture inside a shed or garage during the off-season.
Please email us at info@mturnerlandscapedesign.com for pricing or to inquire about ordering.
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