How To Install Tongue And Groove Siding On Ceiling

Start with your first piece.

How to install tongue and groove siding on ceiling.

Then with a scrap piece of tongue and groove stock as a block give the board a firm tap. The process here is almost exactly the same. Here s a way to install a tongue and groove ceiling without damaging the wood. Do not bang on the tongue of a board to get it to fit better.

Groove facing the wall tongue facing out. You ll start from one corner. And use existing studs rafters to mount each piece of paneling. Nail close to the wall on the groove side crown mould will hide this nail and on the v groove part of the tongue side.

For the next piece you will connect the groove of the new piece into the tongue of the first piece. Set a board in place. If you re installing tongue and groove boards over drywall or plaster especially it s a good idea to install 1x2 battens and fasten them directly to the framing with 2 1 2 in. Use the framing gun to add a nail to the tongue of the plank and secure in place.

Divide the width of the ceiling by the surface width of each board not including the protruding tongue so that you can estimate the width in planks of your ceiling. Use a scrap piece of wood with a groove cut it in that fits over the tongue or a scrap piece of ceiling material and fit that over the board before tapping gently with a hammer. Measure the ceiling s width and length to ensure you get the proper size board for the tongue and groove ceiling. Nail on the tongues cut and position the next board.

Once you ve installed your tongue and groove wall paneling you can move on to the ceiling.