Repairing Tongue And Groove Ceiling

Two other elements support the masculine look in this rustic porch design.

Repairing tongue and groove ceiling.

Beadboard panels are an efficient economical way to get that popular tongue and groove porchy look to cover up an unattractive ceiling. Use a chalk line to mark the position of the joists across the ceiling fig. In doing so i remove and replace old water damaged ceiling tiles and paint the. But if the damaged paneling is too severe you may want to replace one or more of the damaged tongue and groove boards.

The tongue and groove ceiling on this porch is from a clear poplar material. I will show you how to repair a ceiling that has been severely water damaged. Tongue and groove boards including 18mm t g chipboard have 450mm centres. Boards have 400mm centres.

Those are the black frame of the glass door and the grey walls. Installing a tongue and groove paneled ceiling is possible as a one person project but parts of it are much easier with two people. Be sure to carefully match any new paneling and its finish with neighboring boards. Compare wood and vinyl options and choose the one that best suits your budget and diy aspirations.

The basic process involves cutting each piece so it fits nicely to any neighboring pieces and it ends or breaks over the center of a ceiling joist or a roof rafter on a cathedral or vaulted ceiling. It looks beautiful when paired with the dark brown exposed beams which has the same look like the floor and door frame. Whether your décor is rustic or formal eclectic or traditional ceiling planks add textural contrast to walls and floors and enhance a room s visual appeal. Tongue and groove ceiling planks with their authentic wood looks create a decorative focal point for any room.

If you re installing tongue and groove boards over drywall or plaster especially it s a good idea to install 1x2 battens and fasten them directly to the framing with 2 1 2 in. 22mm tongue and groove chipboard flooring has 600mm centres. They ll give you a much more solid nailing surface.