Add Hardwood To Ceiling

Hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1.

Add hardwood to ceiling.

Wood floors bring warmth and richness to interiors so it s no surprise that wood has a similar effect when it covers the upper reaches of a room. If the new wall aligns with a stud on the adjoining wall attach it there as well. For ceilings in good condition you install wood planks by connecting their tongue and groove fasteners and then attaching the. Add wing nuts to exposed wires then tuck them up into junction box.

Nailers are thin strips of wood that the beam will fit over snugly. Nail or screw the wall to the floor and to the ceiling joists. Use hardwood lath with hardwood plywood. In a space with two foot knee walls where the prominent ceiling is pretty much all that you see wood struck me as the best choice.

But you may not be surprised to learn that installing a wood. Cut pieces to length using a miter saw. If you choose to add wood paneling to your ceiling either match those boards to your floors or try using contrasting colors e g walnut ceiling and white floors. Shim any gaps between the new wall and the ceiling.

Cut them to length as needed with the miter saw. So now i m finally sharing how to install a wood planked ceiling all on your own. Unscrew ceiling canopy then unscrew mounting bracket. The creativity and comfort in choosing your own wooden planks as wall decor is unparalleled by conventional methods.

Apply a level to make sure the wall is exactly vertical. Install nailers on the ceiling to make installing the faux beams easier. Repeat with other planks around outlets. Cut out marked area with a jig saw image 2.

Remove any air vents by loosening screws with drill or screwdriver then taking air vents down exposing the open hvac duct. Your wall is up and ready for finishing. Staple 1 4 inch by 1 inch by 96 inch pieces of pine lath or batting centered along each seam using 1 inch staples and construction adhesive. Wood adds texture color and style to a ceiling.

Continue installing planks until entire ceiling is covered image 3. The wood planks are up on the ceiling yay. Hold plank up to outlet to make sure cut is in proper place. A wood ceiling adds an interesting focal point to a room s decor.

Reinstall fixtures and turn power to room back on. Stretch a chalk line across the ceiling and snap it to keep lines even and to mark the necessary grids.