Putting Wood On Ceiling

Installing wood plank ceiling.

Putting wood on ceiling.

Install 1 2 plywood over the existing drywall or plaster making sure to screw through the plywood and into the overhead framing. Scraping the popcorn ceiling is not that hard of a job all you need is a spray bottle with water a 6 inch scraper and a cheap drywall mud pan. This installation was located in the unconditioned space of a porch and seasonal temperature shifts were sure to affect the expansion and contraction of the wood. All in it would have cost about 1 450 to drywall the ceiling in my attic.

Marian parsons cutting around light fixtures. 1 warm the distinctive wood grain patterns of ceiling planks bring cozy comfort to a modern rustic design refined elegance to tudor inspired style or simply a touch of natural texture to a contemporary space. But you may not be surprised to learn that installing a wood ceiling is more expensive than using drywall. Cover your floor and spray a small section of the ceiling let sit for a minute or so and while holding the mud tray under the scraper start scrapping letting the plaster fall into the tray.

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. A drill or additional tools may be required for this step depending on the fixture hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth. So now i m finally sharing how to install a wood planked ceiling all on your own. As long as.

Use a stud finder to locate existing ceiling framing. With a helper chalk line each joist across the room. These wood ceiling ideas show you how the warm comfortable look of wood enhances a room s décor. It may be necessary to scrape off a heavy ceiling texture to create a flat surface.