How To Hang Beadboard Paneling On Ceiling

Cut your beadboard to size.

How to hang beadboard paneling on ceiling.

Remember you need all the stripes to go the same way. The joists typically are located every 16. You can use a stud finder or just drill holes in the drywall. Cut down the beadboard including cut outs for lights and vents.

Brad nail into the ceiling. Hold beadboard in place. Install beadboard ceiling panels in the same direction as your floor boards for visual continuity. The tongue should be facing away from the wall.

That will ensure a reveal albeit a narrow one at the point where your beadboard meets the door. Have your two partners hold the beadboard in place while you use a pneumatic nail gun to nail the sheet to the ceiling joists. Do this until all of the beadboard is in place. Use the marks on the walls to guide you as you nail the beadboard into place.

Determine where you would like trim lines to go to cover any gaps between boards. Instructions measure your ceiling and determine how much beadboard you need. 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.

Measure the ceiling and locate the ceiling joists. We used a jig saw and it worked great. Materials 1 4 beadboard 8d finishing nails panel adhesive. If you have ceiling beams run the panels perpendicular to beams for an interesting twist.

Position the first board on the ceiling groove side or the side you cut against the wall inch away from it. Classic beadboard installed on the ceiling is a great way to update a room without spending a lot of time or money.