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Bead board ceilings offer a classic look, and installing one is easier
than one might think.
Step 1: Remove
Existing Ceiling, leaving the
insulation and studs as well as any other framing. Take length measurements of
the ceiling area.
Step 2: Measure and
Prepare Materials
When measuring the ceiling make sure to leave
a ¼” space on either end to allow for expansion. Mark the length on your boards
with a pencil and cut the boards to size with a table saw. You can select to
purchase pre-primed boards if you plan on painting your new ceiling. If you are
planning on a stained wood ceiling, then condition and stain your boards before
installing.
Step 3: Install the
Boards
Start the first board a ¼” from the wall with
the tongue side facing the wall. Face-nail the first board with two nails on
each joist, and for the rest, nail through the tongue. For recessed lighting,
place the boards over the lights and, using pencil, trace light locations onto
boards. Use a jigsaw to cut out the areas for lights and then nail boards in
place. Continue the process of nailing boards and making any necessary cutouts
along the way. Leave a small gap between first board and the wall as well as
the last board and the wall.
Step 4: Adding Trim
Measure the length of all the walls in the
room. Cut a 1x6 in half to create your molding piece. Then, using the nail gun,
nail molding in place. Repeat this process to add trim to all walls that come
in contact with bead board.
Step 5: Paint the
Ceiling
For a finished look, paint
the bead board ceiling.