From its turn-of-the-century factory in Nevada, Missouri, the W. F. Norman Corporation still operates machines as old as the company itself. Production methods remain the same as the early days with sheet metal panels stamped one at a time on antique rope drop hammers, resulting in better quality control than modern hydraulic presses.
Using original dies from 1898, the W.F. Norman Corp. Hi-Art(R) product line contains 140 steel ceiling design components and over 1,300 ornaments. Their growing popularity stems not only from nostalgia but from their beauty, permanence and economy. Lightweight and easy to install, Hi-Art(R) products are not only an authentic way to restore buildings & homes, they are also widely used to embellish new construction projects.
Using original dies from 1898, the W.F. Norman Corp. Hi-Art(R) product line contains 140 steel ceiling design components and over 1,300 ornaments. Their growing popularity stems not only from nostalgia but from their beauty, permanence and economy. Lightweight and easy to install, Hi-Art(R) products are not only an authentic way to restore buildings & homes, they are also widely used to embellish new construction projects.
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From its turn-of-the-century factory in Nevada, Missouri, W. F. Norman Corporation still operates machines as old as the company itself. Production methods remain the same as the early days with sheet metal panels stamped one at a time on antique rope drop hammers, resulting in better quality control than modern hydraulic presses.
William Franklin Norman, founder of W.F. Norman Corporation, began one of the most successful businesses in tin ceiling manufacturing. Starting as a traveling salesman for the Wheeling Corrugating Company out of Wheeling, West Virginia, Norman excelled in his work. At that time, Wheeling Corrugating was a large steel mill that also made products from their steel sheets such as roofing and siding.
William Franklin Norman founded the W. F. Norman Sheet Metal Manufacturing Company in 1898. In 1978, grandson Franklin Norman sold the business to Robert Quitno. It is still run today by Bob's family. The Tin Man is a 3-minute piece, courtesy of KSHB-TV, that aired on our 100th anniversary in 1998 as a part of the Kansas City Crossroads series with Bill Kalahurka.
For a printed catalog, please send $3 to P.O. Box 323 Nevada, MO 64772 for shipping costs. Our Hi-Art(R) product line contains 140 ceiling patterns. 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 or drop-in panels and may be used on ceilings or walls.
To order a copy of our Tin Ceiling Catalog please call (800)-641-4038 or Download a PDF version here. Our Hi-Art(R) 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.
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Joseph Pennington
Feb 02, 2020
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Ziska Childs
Jan 29, 2020
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I love love love this company. Professional and personal service, excellent product, extremely reasonable pricing compared to decorative wallpaper (lincrusta or anaglypta) super easy installation- and the local bar still has their tin on the ceiling from 1894. I love this company. Keep going. (The catalog alone is worth its weight in cyber gold for all designers)
Sue V.
Jun 04, 2016
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