Our Metals
Tin-plated steel is the standard metal we use for our ceilings, centers, cornices and moldings. Tinplate is steel that is coated on both sides with tin in order to offer some protection from rust. Stamped copper, brass, zinc and galvanized metal can all be special ordered. Copper and brass may be ordered as either raw or cleaned, polished and clear-coated. Galvanized metal is a sheet of steel coated on both sides with zinc.
We offer our exterior siding panels and roofing shingles in galvanized steel or solid copper in order to be used for outside conditions. We can stamp the galvanized in both “Dull” and “Shiny” with the “Dull” being easier to paint. The standard metal we use for our ornaments is solid sheet zinc, although copper, brass and lead-coated copper can be special ordered. Please inquire for prices and details for special orders. Our decorative metal balls are made from sheets of zinc, aluminum, copper, brass or gold leaf.
Tin Ceiling Tiles
Click below to view products, details, pricing, and dimensions. To order a copy of our Tin Ceiling Catalog please call (800)-641-4038.
Our Hi-Art® product line contains 140 tin ceiling tiles. Panels are produced in zinc, copper, and brass and feature designs from many eras such as: Victorian, Colonial, Gothic, and Art Deco.
Ceilings typically come in 2×4 sheets and may be used on ceilings or walls. They are fastened to a plywood or wood-furred surface. Panels which list a ‘depth’ are raised and must use a wood-furring grid. Read the { How To } page for further instructions.
Tin-plated steel is the standard metal. Galvanized steel is available for exterior use. Copper and brass may be special ordered either raw or cleaned, polished and clear-coated. Many of the ceiling tiles are also available as a drop-in. Ceiling tiles specified in the gallery as a drop-in can be trimmed in order to lay into a standard 15/16″ drop-in grid system. They lay reasonably flat, however clips may be used to secure the panels.
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Ornamental Products
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The standard metal we use for our ornaments is solid sheet zinc. Copper, brass and lead-coated copper can be special ordered – please inquire for prices and details.
We have over 1300 catalog items including: Balusters, Brackets, Capitals, Caryatids, Conductor Heads, Crestings, Crockets, Drops, Eagles, Festoons, Finials, Gargoyles, Garlands, Keystones, Leaves, Lion Heads, Marquee Enrichments, Mitres, Modillions, Moldings, Panel Ornaments, Pinnacles, Ribbons, Roosters, Rosettes, Scrolls, Shells, Shields, Spandrels, Statues Weathervanes, Urns & Wreaths.
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Cornices
A Cornice may be used with field panels to complete a ceiling design, or by itself as a cove molding. Wood blocks are provided with most cornices to set the angle and hold the fasteners where the cornices overlap.
All cornices are 48″ long. Projection (ceiling dimension) and Depth (wall dimension) are listed, as well as available 90 degree corners. Cornices without mitres are simply cut with tin snips at the desired angle.
Our standard metal is tinplate. Tinplate is steel that is coated on both sides with tin. Please inquire about special ordering stamped cornices in copper, brass, zinc and galvanized metal.
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Molding
Moldings are often used between the field and the filler. Wood blocks are provided with the higher profile moldings to hold the fasteners where the moldings overlap.
All moldings are 48″ long. 90 degree corner Ells, Tees, and Crosses are available where specified. Moldings without corners are simply cut with tin snips to the desired angle.
Our standard metal is tinplate. Tinplate is steel that is coated on both sides with tin. Please inquire about special ordering stamped moldings in copper, brass, zinc and galvanized metal.
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Custom Tiles
Our pattern and die-making process allows us to reproduce any panel from an existing piece. If you are restoring an older ceiling but don’t see your design on our website, send us a picture to see if we’ve made it for another project. Price quotations for new reproductions are available by phone.
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Ceiling Centers
Centers are often used to accent a fan or a light fixture. In addition to the examples shown in this gallery, other centers can be created by combining different panels and moldings.
Our standard metal is tinplate. Tinplate is steel that is coated on both sides with tin. Please inquire about special ordering stamped centers in copper, brass, zinc and galvanized metal.
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Ceiling Designs
The ceiling designs shown in this gallery are examples of traditional combination. Any field, molding, filler or cornice can be substituted or eliminated from a given design. Many rooms are designed from scratch, using components chosen by the customer, mixed and matched to best fit the room’s size, shape and height.
Our standard metal is tinplate. Tinplate is steel that is coated on both sides with tin. Please inquire about special ordering stamped centers in copper, brass, zinc and galvanized metal.
Design 9800 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.201, Molding No.148, Field No.406
Design 9600 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.201, Molding No.148, Field No.405
Design 9400 MADE FROM: Cornice No.165, Field No.220
Design 8600 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.201, Molding No.203, Field No.250, 251, 2710, 2711, 2712
Design 8400 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.201, Molding No.152, Field No.602
Design 8000 MADE FROM: Cornice No.202, Filler No.201, Molding No.203, Field No.250,251,252
Design 7600 MADE FROM: Cornice No.159, Filler No.201, Border No.351, Corner No. 352,353, Center No.162
Design 7200 MADE FROM: Cornice No.254, Filler No.201, Molding No.216, Field No.168
Design 7000 MADE FROM: Cornice No.254, Filler No.201, Molding No.216, Field No.213
Design 6400 MADE FROM: Cornice No.254, Filler No.207, Border No. 701, Corner Plate No.702, Molding No.2100, Field No.704
Design 6200 MADE FROM: Cornice No.159, Filler No.201, Border No. 351, Corner Plate No.352, Field No.350, Center No.4352
Design 6000 MADE FROM: Cornice No.305, Filler No.201, Molding No.203, Field No.250
Design 5800 MADE FROM: Cornice No.254, Filler No.207, Border No. 701, Corner Plate No. 702, Molding No.203, Field No.700
Design 5600 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.201, Molding No.152, Border No. 601, Corner Plate No.602, Field No.600
Design 5400 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.207, Molding No.167, Field No.500, 501, 502
Design 5200 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.207, Molding No.167, Field No.500, 501, 502
Design 5100 MADE FROM: Cornice No.303, Filler No.201, Molding No.148, Field No.300, 301, 302
Design 5000 MADE FROM: Cornice No.303, Filler No.201, Molding No.148, Field Nos.300, 301, 302
Design 4800 MADE FROM: Cornice No.159, Filler No.201, Border No.401, Field No.403
Design 4600 MADE FROM: Cornice No.159, Filler No.201, Border No. 401, Corner Plate No.402, Field Nos.401,402
Design 4400 MADE FROM: Cornice No.159, Filler No.201, Border No.401, Corner Plate No.402, Field No.400
Design 4200 MADE FROM: Cove No.151, Foot Molding No.150, Molding No.2100, Center No.162, Border No.2080, Field No.2080,2670
Design 4000 MADE FROM: Cove No.151, Foot Molding No.150, Molding No.2100, Center No.162, Border No.2080, Field No.2080
Design 3800 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.201, Molding No.203, Field Nos.2710, 2711, 2712
Design 3600 MADE FROM: Cornice No.202, Filler No.201, Border No. 2120, Corner Plate No.2130, Molding No.2100, Field No.2110
Design 3400 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.201, Molding No.203, Field Nos.2710, 2711, 2712
Design 3200 MADE FROM: Cornice No.202, Filler No.201, Border No.2120, Corner Plate No.2130, Molding No.2100, Field No.2125
Design 3000 MADE FROM: Cornice No.161, Filler No.201, Molding No.152, Field No.1990
Design 2900 MADE FROM: Cornice No.254, Filler No.201, Frieze No.222, Corner Plate Nos.706,707, Border No.708
Design 2800 MADE FROM: Cornice No.161, Filler No.201, Molding No.203, Field No.200
Design 2700 MADE FROM: Cornice No.358, Filler No.359, Border No.351, Molding No.2200, Field No.350
Design 2600 MADE FROM: Cornice No.161, Filler No.201, Molding No.203, Field No.2670
Design 2500 MADE FROM: Cornice No.159, Frieze No.219, Plate Nos.356,354, Molding No.208, Wainscoting No.357
Design 2400 MADE FROM: Cornice No.160, Filler No.201, Molding No.148, Field No.404
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Exterior Siding
We offer our exterior siding panels in galvanized steel or solid copper. Siding comes in various styles including: Pressed Brick, Rock-faced Brick, Pitch-faced Stone and Cluster Shingle.
PLEASE NOTE: Galvanized steel from the factory can vary in color and shine from one piece to another. If left unpainted they may discolor unevenly after installation. If color variation is not acceptable, we recommend the galvanized be painted.
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Install siding panels by staggering the rows as shown below so that the vertical seams don't line up to help prevent water from getting through.
You can lap the panels left-to-right or right-to-left, whichever way you like. If you lap them away from where people will see them most often, your seams will be less noticeable.
Start out putting a nail or screw every 8" to 12" along the vertical and horizontal overlaps. See red squares below for optimum placement. These will hold the panels in place, and as you draw or tap the fasteners tight they will snug down the overlapping seams to look nice and finished.
Often our customers will use the neoprene washers under the heads of the fasteners to further help keep water out.
Metal Shingle Roofing
Our original 1908 line of W. F. Norman Victorian Roof Shingles are still available with a variety of hip and ridge finishes. Norman shingles are produced in galvanized steel or solid copper.
PLEASE NOTE: Galvanized steel from the factory can vary in color and shine from one piece to another. If left unpainted they may discolor unevenly after installation. If color variation is not acceptable, we recommend the galvanized be painted.
These two classic styles A and C are offered, along with ornamental ridge tiles, finials, hip shingles, cresting and folded valley needed for installation. Click below for more images and visit the { Pricing } page to see the roofing price list.
Style C Shingle - Size 8 1/4” x 12” - 145 shingles per square
Style A Shingle - Size 8 1/4” x 12” - 145 shingles per square
Spinning / Metal Balls
We spin hollow metal balls from sheets of zinc or aluminum in sizes from 1” to 16” in diameter. We also make copper, brass or gold leaf in sizes from 1” to 24” in diameter. Visit the { Spinning Price List } to see all sizes, metals and prices.
Grave Markers
Since 1918 Norman Markers have been a symbol of quality and caring. Enamel baked galvanized steel ensures long lasting and rust resistant use. Acrylic panes, polyethylene envelopes and bristol cards are included with orders.
Markers are packed 25 to a box, minimum order is one box. Markers are offered in these colors: Gray, Green, or Black. Order by fax, phone, or email. Download { this order form } for email and fax orders.
No. 100 Crown
No. 101 Crown Tilt
No. 109 Surface