J-Track – Trim and Ceiling Grid System

J-Track is Dakota Tin's metal grid system — a direct-mount alternative to traditional drop ceilings, and a versatile trim piece for finishing wainscoting, ceiling tiles, and corrugated wall panels. Use J-Track in a finish that matches your tiles or panels to set them in place and complete the look.

Available in our active Colorado Rustic finishes: Rusted, Galvalume, Antique Galvanized, Colorado Premium, Crinkle Black, and Corten A606 (92" only).

Two Sizes, Two Roles

• 92" J-Track is the long, structural piece — runs along walls and forms the primary spans of a ceiling grid. Also used as the top edging on metal wainscoting installations.
• 23⅝" J-Track is the cross-member — designed to span between two 92" pieces in a metal grid system, the same way cross-tees work in a traditional drop ceiling.

About J-Track

• Price listed includes one strip of J-Track (select size and finish above).
• Flat profile — not corrugated.
• Holds Colorado Rustic ceiling tiles, Dakota Tin reclaimed barn tin tiles, and other corrugated metal products.
• Doubles as trim along the top edge of metal wainscoting.
• Full J-Track installation guide available.
• 100% satisfaction guarantee with all Dakota Tin products. Exceptional customer service from an all-American company.
• See finished installations in our Customer Gallery.
• Real metal — cut-resistant gloves required when handling.

J-Track Patina Options

• Rusted: Pre-rusted using an all-natural, accelerated rust treatment. Even copper rust color with small variations of blues and greys.
  • We start the rusting process, but if you'd still like more rust, learn how to increase the amount of rust here.
  • We recommend sealing with a clear coat, as the rust finish can rub off. Here is how to clear coat Rusted products.
• Galvalume: New galvanized steel, light silver, semi-sheen. NO RUST or color variation.
• Antique: Antiqued steel, dark grey, weathered, flat texture. NO RUST or color variation.
  • Finish wears with time (can produce white rust with exposure to moisture), will continue to age with exposure, and may scratch.
  • We recommend sealing this style with a clear coat for high-wear areas or where oils can get splattered, since it has a more porous surface. Here is how to clear coat Antique products.
• Colorado Premium: Galvanized steel artificially aged in-house to replicate the look of our reclaimed Premium Barn Tin — without nail holes or warping. Higher-end aged character with consistency across the run.
• Crinkle Black: Matte black steel with a subtle crinkle texture that knocks down the sheen. Uniform black finish with no color variation.
• Corten A606 Weathering Steel (24ga, 92" only): Architectural-grade weathering steel that develops a stable, self-protecting rust patina naturally over time. Distinct from our Rusted finish — A606 ships before the patina has developed and weathers in place. Best for exterior, high-moisture, and commercial applications. Higher price point. Not offered in the 23⅝" size.

Want to add linseed sealant to your J-Track? Linseed sealant is a boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits solution we apply in-house before shipping. It creates a thin shellac-like coat that slows further rusting, helps prevent rust rub-off, and adds a touch of shine.

• Linseed sealant is available for: Rusted, Antique Galvanized, and Colorado Premium J-Track.
• Linseed sealant is not offered for: Galvalume, Crinkle Black, White, or Corten A606 — these finishes either have factory coatings or are designed to weather naturally, so linseed isn't compatible or needed.

How To Install J-Track With Wainscoting