Two down lots more to go.
Diy tongue and groove pine ceiling planks.
For the next piece you will connect the groove of the new piece into the tongue of the first piece.
As most of my videos are rambling about what i ve done this one is actually a how to i designed and built my 3 story 3 car gar.
Others like the 1x8 boards used here have a groove down the middle of one face to give.
Diy tongue and groove plank ceiling i have to be honest i was dreading this project.
Most of the tongue and groove you ll find at home centers and lumberyards is 1x6 or 1x8 spruce.
You receive 6 tongue and groove planks per pack.
So just use this diy wood plank porch ceiling tutorial for this thinner version of tongue and groove planks.
Cut and position the next board.
Some boards are rough on one face and smooth on the other.
Use the framing gun to add a nail to the tongue of the plank and secure in place.
In the end i settled on the empire company 5 16 in x 3 9 16 in x 8 ft unfinished wood wall panel from lowes.
They are heavier and can be nailed differently.
Start with your first piece.
I would install 3 4 tongue and groove pine or cedar planks a little differently.
The long boards minimize the presence of the joints compared to most bargain wood flooring which is a mix of short and medium lengths and no long ones.
Carefully work the tongue into the groove and again nail along the v groove side near the tongue.
For his wood plank ceiling diy homeowner keith lively chose solid tongue and groove pine flooring with a beadboard pattern.
I was certain it would be the most challenging and complicated diy we ve ever done and something would inevitably go wrong.
I also originally wanted one piece horizontal boards.
But other wood options and sizes can be special ordered.
An official how to video.