Add Hardwood To Ceiling

Repeat with other planks around outlets.

Add hardwood to ceiling.

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. Nailers are thin strips of wood that the beam will fit over snugly. Add wing nuts to exposed wires then tuck them up into junction box. 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.

So now i m finally sharing how to install a wood planked ceiling all on your own. Use hardwood lath with hardwood plywood. A wood ceiling adds an interesting focal point to a room s decor. Hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1.

Cut them to length as needed with the miter saw. Yes i m talking a one person planked ceiling install the stuff young girls diy dreams are made of sprinkled with only a few splinters and pulled muscles along the way. 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. Apply a level to make sure the wall is exactly vertical.

Unscrew ceiling canopy then unscrew mounting bracket. Using drill or screwdriver loosen light fixtures from ceiling. Wood adds texture color and style to a ceiling. Reinstall fixtures and turn power to room back on.

Cut out marked area with a jig saw image 2. Cut pieces to length using a miter saw. Shim any gaps between the new wall and the ceiling. 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.

Install nailers on the ceiling to make installing the faux beams easier. Remove any air vents by loosening screws with drill or screwdriver then taking air vents down exposing the open hvac duct. But you may not be surprised to learn that installing a wood. Hold plank up to outlet to make sure cut is in proper place.

For ceilings in good condition you install wood planks by connecting their tongue and groove fasteners and then attaching the. The creativity and comfort in choosing your own wooden planks as wall decor is unparalleled by conventional methods. Butt adjoining pieces together. If the new wall aligns with a stud on the adjoining wall attach it there as well.

Stretch a chalk line across the ceiling and snap it to keep lines even and to mark the necessary grids. Continue installing planks until entire ceiling is covered image 3.