Tongue and Groove Ceiling Advice
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05-14-12, 12:10 PM
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Tongue and Groove Ceiling Advice
I have a cathedral ceiling that I want to finish with T&G pine.
Two questions:
Two questions:
- Do I start from walls and move up (tongue facing peak) or do I start in centre and work down (tongue facing wall)? The former seems like an easier way to go, but I would prefer to have a complete board on each side of the peak, which makes me want to start at the peak.
- I have fibreglass insulation with vapour barrier. Concerned that the nailing will compromise the vapour barrier. Any suggestion?
#2
05-14-12, 01:54 PM
Welcome to the forums! Do you have a ceiling fan that will be attached to the peak? I am doing one for a client in a week or so. Start from the eave to the peak with the tongue pointed upward. Keep a very close measurement (each board in fact) from where you are to the peak. If it starts to vary, and it will, you will need to make micro adjustments.
NOW, with that said, my client wants a beam effect in the peak running parallel to the bead board. Makes it easy. Attach a 2x6 along the peak, centered, bring my wiring in for my ceiling fan, bring the bead board to the 2x6, then complete the beam using T&G boards vertically and one horizontally on the bottom, mitering the edge so it looks like a continuous beam. If there is a slight misgiving in the room size, it will be forgiven with the beam trim.
NOW, with that said, my client wants a beam effect in the peak running parallel to the bead board. Makes it easy. Attach a 2x6 along the peak, centered, bring my wiring in for my ceiling fan, bring the bead board to the 2x6, then complete the beam using T&G boards vertically and one horizontally on the bottom, mitering the edge so it looks like a continuous beam. If there is a slight misgiving in the room size, it will be forgiven with the beam trim.
#3
05-14-12, 02:10 PM
I would add that if you apply the stain and 2 coats of poly/varnish before it's nailed up - it will save you a ton of time. It's a lot easier to stain and seal on saw horses than it is over your head.
