How To Hang Beadboard Paneling On Ceiling

Hold beadboard in place.

How to hang beadboard paneling on ceiling.

Install beadboard ceiling panels in the same direction as your floor boards for visual continuity. The tongue should be facing away from the wall. The joists typically are located every 16. Remember you need all the stripes to go the same way.

Classic beadboard installed on the ceiling is a great way to update a room without spending a lot of time or money. Position the first board on the ceiling groove side or the side you cut against the wall inch away from it. Use the marks on the walls to guide you as you nail the beadboard into place. If you have ceiling beams run the panels perpendicular to beams for an interesting twist.

Do this until all of the beadboard is in place. You can use a stud finder or just drill holes in the drywall. Brad nail into the ceiling. Materials 1 4 beadboard 8d finishing nails panel adhesive.

Cut your beadboard to size. Have your two partners hold the beadboard in place while you use a pneumatic nail gun to nail the sheet to the ceiling joists. In most cases you can simply place the beadboard sheets over the popcorn on the ceiling. How to install a beadboard paneled ceiling step 1.

Determine where you would like trim lines to go to cover any gaps between boards. If you are installing beadboard over drywall choose a panel with 3 8 inch or 1 4 inch thickness. We used a jig saw and it worked great. Using a pneumatic gun and 2 inch finish nails face nail the board to the plywood underlayment every 12 to 16 inches.

Cut down the beadboard including cut outs for lights and vents. That will ensure a reveal albeit a narrow one at the point where your beadboard meets the door.