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Using Ceiling Tiles For Landscape

Harry asks readers:

“Does anyone else use lay-in ceiling tile for making of cliffs and ridges in their landscape? I need tips on proper ways of painting the edges of the tiles so they look more natural. I have found the ceiling tile edges when broken and stacked look just like the road cut-thru’s in the mountains done by road makers in the north east US.”

3 Responses to Using Ceiling Tiles For Landscape

  • Drew says:

    I have used them with great results. To paint first paint them with a earth toned color such as beige or light brown. Then dry brush lighter earth toned colors. then was with very watered down black paint to create the shadows. Easy! Check the pic of one I did.
    Good luck Drew

  • Drew says:

    Another photo and using acrylic paint is the easiest paint to use.

  • EdwinBarlow says:

    Use a good emulsion or other water based paint, don’t be tempted to use oil or spirit based based paints, they will dissolve the polystyrene.

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