Upcycled Vintage Metal Ceiling Tile Clock

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I was at Canton Trade Days recently and came across a huge stash of old distressed metal ceiling tiles that were just begging to be repurposed.  I bought one and turned it into an upcycled vintage metal ceiling tile clock!  It’s super unique and a really fun way to add a vintage touch to a home.

Vintage ceiling tiles are often very easy to find.  I’ve been to junk sales that have tables full of them and they’re generally really affordable.  I bought this vintage ceiling tile for only a dollar!  I loved the rectangular shape and knew it would make a really unique and fun clock.

To make this tile clock, I bought a simple clock kit.  These kits come in many different styles with different arms and a variety of colors and metallics.

I measured the tile to find the middle, both vertically and horizontally, and drilled a hole that was big enough to fit the shaft of the clock kit.  I drilled a small hole first then drilled a bigger hole.  If you start with a bigger hole, you may tear or bend the metal.  

Put the clock pieces together according to the instructions on the package.  There’s generally a diagram and it’s super simple with just a few pieces to assemble.

Add a battery and that’s all there is to it!  I love that a piece of a building with so much history can become a practical accessory in my house.  It’s definitely one of the reasons I love repurposing and upcycling.

For more DIY clock ideas, be sure to check out this upcycled cuckoo clock made out of a cereal box …

… a chalkboard house clock {a West Elm knock-off} …

… and an eclectic painted clock with a colorful houndstooth pattern and a fun variety of numbers!