Installing Tongue And Groove Porch Ceiling

Use the framing gun to add a nail to the tongue of the plank and secure in place.

Installing tongue and groove porch ceiling. Keep in mind however that if you re installing the boards in a small room say 12 feet long. Or choose a flooring made from a wood that stands up to the weather such as teak or cedar and either get it prefinished or leave it unfinished for a more rustic look. Set a board in place. As shown in this article keith lively installed a tongue and groove solid pine ceiling on his 35 ft.

The best part is that it can usually be completed in a weekend. This easy and economical upgrade is a quick way to add some lasting natural curb appeal to the home. Watch us transform this wood into a beautif. 3 tongue and groove isn t always flat so you have to force the boards together to get them seated.

Consider installing a v groove pine ceiling to add the warmth and richness of natural wood. The plan was to install the boards lengthwise and with such a long span there was no way to avoid end joints between boards. Today we will install the tongue and grove stained ceiling onto the covered porch at the eagle creek custom home. Start with your first piece.

2 you have to seat the tongues and grooves together and they don t always want to marry. Then with a scrap piece of tongue and groove stock as a block give the board a firm tap. For the next piece you will connect the groove of the new piece into the tongue of the first piece. Groove facing the wall tongue facing out.

1 you re usually working over your head.