Ceiling PlanksArmstrong makes two forms of tongue and groove planks: Woodhaven® and HomeStyle®. Figure out how planks will fit on ceiling and make any essential cuts on a chop saw. Chris and Trev use spilings to copy the shape of these planks onto yellow pine stock. Prior to you commence, you will require to locate your ceiling joists and which way they run, because you will be nailing the planks into those joists. Mark their location by snapping a series of parallel chalk lines across the ceiling.

You can’t see it standing on the floor, but when you’re on the top of a ladder, up close and private, looking across the ceiling, you can see it. Which signifies your planks will almost certainly have a little bit of waffle” in those exact same spots. The straightforward-to-care-for planks are constructed from strong hardwoods, which are among the most durable, sustainable all-natural sources offered.

I wanted this area to look warm, inviting and all pulled together and whilst it may seem effortless to just slap up a basic ceiling, it is just as effortless to install and Armstrong Ceiling. All that’s left is caulking around the edges exactly where the planks meet the … Read the rest

Ceiling PlanksThis form of ceiling planks, as the name suggests, can be utilized in nearly any setting. Seat the nail head so that it is flush or slightly countersunk with the tongue surface so that it does not interfere with the tongue and groove joint. Beadboard or beaded ceilings are made making use of wood tongue and groove boards assembled to develop a paneled finish. As soon as the ceiling joists are marked, measure and reduce the tongue and groove beaded boards for install.

Beaded tongue and groove boards are accessible in a selection of dimensions, and are made from an assortment of wood species (pine is common), engineered wood and polymers. In addition, priming or painting the tongues of the boards will increase the look of your ceiling in areas exactly where the boards separate with season moisture alterations. If attainable, order boards that are just slightly longer than the necessary ceiling span.

When calculating the amount of material to order, keep in mind that 4″ beaded tongue and groove boards provide only three 1/2″ of a finished surface due to the tongue. We’ve removed all the popcorn ceiling in our renovating also, but have the master left to do. … Read the rest