Diy Wood Ceiling Planks

I will take you through the diy wood plank ceiling process step by step.

Diy wood ceiling planks.

Take a look at this example on the wrong and right way to install wood planks for variation. 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. I m a huge fan of the miter saw for diy projects. So now i m finally sharing how to install a wood planked ceiling all on your own.

How to diy a wood plank ceiling the idea room. The wood planks are up on the ceiling yay. Continue installing planks until entire ceiling is covered image 3. Hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1.

When you head into your home improvement store prepare yourself for material overload. There are a lot of different material options when it comes to wood planks. Repeat with other planks around outlets. Alternate your boards then make your cuts.

The great thing about the boards i used is that they already come in varying lengths but you ll still need to break out the miter saw for additional cuts. Reinstall fixtures and turn power to room back on. You can also add similar character to other areas of your home by adding a wood plank accent wall or wood plank wainscoting a planked kitchen island design or a plank headboard wall. Try to have a list and source the look for your inspiration before heading to pick up your materials.

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. The boards we used are very thin so there wasn t an issue with adding the small depth around the vents and fixtures. Dec 7 2010 combining wood panelling and coffering creates a visually dynamic painting a wood ceiling brightens a room while still adding texture. See how i updated our basement ceiling with a whitewashed knotty pine wood plank board.

A diy wood plank ceiling project is one of our favorites.