Diy Wood Plank Ceiling

See how i updated our basement ceiling with a whitewashed knotty pine wood plank board.

Diy wood plank ceiling.

Once the mdf planks are up the project is done. Compare that to the multiple priming sanding and varnishing steps for a raw wood ceiling or to the many priming and painting steps required for a drywall ceiling. Continue installing planks until entire ceiling is covered image 3. How to diy a wood plank ceiling the idea room.

The boards we used are very thin so there wasn t an issue with adding the small depth around the vents and fixtures. Repeat with other planks around outlets. A diy wood plank ceiling project is one of our favorites. Hold plank up to outlet to make sure cut is in proper place.

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. With completely pre finished wood ceiling planks there was no need to sand stain or seal it is truly an out of the box solution. When you head into your home improvement store prepare yourself for material overload. We ve been casually looking for 500 sq ft or reclaimed barn wood for a very long time but have come up emptyhanded.

Dec 7 2010 combining wood panelling and coffering creates a visually dynamic painting a wood ceiling brightens a room while still adding texture. So now i m finally sharing how to install a wood planked ceiling all on your own. 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. Reinstall fixtures and turn power to room back on.

Cut out marked area with a jig saw image 2. There are a lot of different material options when it comes to wood planks. Hold plank up to ceiling outlet and mark width and depth with a pencil image 1. Try to have a list and source the look for your inspiration before heading to pick up your materials.

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.