How To Hang Beadboard Paneling On Ceiling

Remember you need all the stripes to go the same way.

How to hang beadboard paneling on ceiling.

Hold beadboard in place. If you have ceiling beams run the panels perpendicular to beams for an interesting twist. Cut down the beadboard including cut outs for lights and vents. Determine where you would like trim lines to go to cover any gaps between boards.

Brad nail into the ceiling. Using a pneumatic gun and 2 inch finish nails face nail the board to the plywood underlayment every 12 to 16 inches. If you are installing beadboard over drywall choose a panel with 3 8 inch or 1 4 inch thickness. Do this until all of the beadboard is in place.

We used a jig saw and it worked great. Position the first board on the ceiling groove side or the side you cut against the wall inch away from it. Instructions measure your ceiling and determine how much beadboard you need. Materials 1 4 beadboard 8d finishing nails panel adhesive.

Measure the ceiling and locate the ceiling joists. Install beadboard ceiling panels in the same direction as your floor boards for visual continuity. That will ensure a reveal albeit a narrow one at the point where your beadboard meets the door. Classic beadboard installed on the ceiling is a great way to update a room without spending a lot of time or money.

Cut your beadboard to size. You can use a stud finder or just drill holes in the drywall. In most cases you can simply place the beadboard sheets over the popcorn on the ceiling. Nail the beadboard to the joists by driving the nails at an angle through the tongue portion of the boards.

The tongue should be facing away from the wall. Have your two partners hold the beadboard in place while you use a pneumatic nail gun to nail the sheet to the ceiling joists.