If the room has a ceiling light fixture or vent plan to mount the electrical boxes so that they re 3 8 inch lower than the furring strips.
How does a roof lay over a wood plank ceiling.
Diyers will find woodhaven planks a three step snap to install using the easy up installation system.
Combine the beauty of natural wood in a versatile line of panels planks clouds and canopies available in standard custom and one of a kind options.
To prevent discoloration of the planks choose a light fixture that will not raise the temperature of the planks above 230 degrees.
The white woven planks are not only gorgeous but so easy to install and helped create the open concept clean look we were going after.
But yes you could finish it with wood afterwards and here is a link to a page that may help for choosing a wood type it is about installing wood ceilings cost compared to drywall.
First attach the easy up tracks directly on to the.
The boards we used are very thin so there wasn t an issue with adding the small depth around the vents and fixtures.
Choose from a variety of finishes of exquisitely designed 5 x 84 natural wood look planks.
How to install a wood plank ceiling when we decided we wanted to do a wood planked ceiling in our sunroom i think i kind of just envision walking into home depot strolling down the beadboard ceiling aisle and loading up our cart.
Repeat with other planks around outlets.
Transform your space in a weekend with woodhaven ceiling planks.
A wood plank ceiling offers the same classic décor as a wood plank floor so why not hang one in your house.
This ceiling treatment has become increasingly popular over the years and presents an interesting way for diy homeowners to dress up an often overlooked aspect of the home.
Wood plank basement ceiling.
These medium density fiberboard wood look planks are prefinished for a far easier fix than repair or replacement.
Reinstall fixtures and turn power to room back on.
Hold plank up to outlet to make sure cut is in proper place.
Easy to handle they can install over an existing ceiling or retrofitted on 15 16 suspended grid completely hiding it.
To install a laminated plank ceiling follow these steps.
The planks covered popcorn very well and crows feet textured ceiling usually isn t as thick as popcorn so i don t think you ll have any issues with the wood planks covering it.
No sanding staining or sealing necessary.
Woodworks ceilings are an excellent alternative to custom millwork that can prove to be unreliable drive up project costs and result in project delays.
You will see several types of wood i think the lightest may be birch or maple but maple can often come with some beautiful but dark streaks through it.
Cut out marked area with a jig saw image 2.
Hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1.