Installing Tongue And Groove Porch Ceiling

3 tongue and groove isn t always flat so you have to force the boards together to get them seated.

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. For the next piece you will connect the groove of the new piece into the tongue of the first piece. Use the framing gun to add a nail to the tongue of the plank and secure in place. Set a board in place.

For a plainer profile install tongue and groove flooring on your porch ceiling then paint or stain it. This easy and economical upgrade is a quick way to add some lasting natural curb appeal to the home. Installing tongue and groove walls can be a real workout. Then with a scrap piece of tongue and groove stock as a block give the board a firm tap.

Groove facing the wall tongue facing out. 2 you have to seat the tongues and grooves together and they don t always want to marry. The plan was to install the boards lengthwise and with such a long span there was no way to avoid end joints between boards. Here s a way to install a tongue and groove ceiling without damaging the wood.

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. 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. Today we will install the tongue and grove stained ceiling onto the covered porch at the eagle creek custom home.

Watch us transform this wood into a beautif.