If the room has a ceiling light fixture or vent plan to mount the electrical boxes so that they re 3 8 inch lower than the furring strips.
Laminate ceiling planks.
This hot new trend is a terrific way to turn a plain surface into an eye catching focal point.
The planks are 3 8 inch thick.
Typically around 3 to 7 per square foot.
The woodhaven ceiling collection captures the natural beauty of real wood planks in a light easy to handle and install mdf medium density fiberboard.
6 in x 48 in mineral fiber country classic plank provides a beautiful country rustic look as a cost effective alternative to real wood planks.
Upgrade your home s flooring with beautiful durable water resistant laminate flooring from the home depot.
A track system requires no ceiling prep work and it is better for covering damaged ceilings.
To fasten the planks to the ceiling small clips hook into the groove of each plank then are screwed onto the joists.
Shop armstrong ceilings common.
You may need to scrape off a heavy texture for the adhesive to work.
The planks covered popcorn very well and crows feet textured ceiling usually isn t as thick as popcorn so i don t think you ll have any issues with the wood planks covering it.
Here the boards on the wall are painted white which helps the ceiling planks to really stand out.
The boards we used are very thin so there wasn t an issue with adding the small depth around the vents and fixtures.
Plus laminate flooring is affordable.
You already know our hardwood laminate and tile look terrific on the floor.
To cover an existing ceiling install a plank system with tracks or adhere the planks directly to the ceiling.
But you can also send your room s style quotient soaring by adding flooring to the walls and ceiling.
For a rustic chic feel try country classic planks.
Using adhesive requires a sound flat substrate.
For a charming cottage y feel install tongue and groove boards with the beveled edge facing out.
Another way to showcase wood on the ceiling is to expose your ceiling.
Align the leading edge of the plank groove edge with the chalk line slide a metal clip underneath the first plank and screw it to the beam with the clip s notch grabbing onto the inside of the plank s groove.
Update your existing ceiling in just one weekend with a variety of different finishes.
Add that to the depth of the two layers of furring strips to determine how much ceiling height the plank ceiling will take up.
These planks install directly to joists or an existing ceiling and are a great cover up option for damaged drywall plaster or popcorn ceilings.
The wood look ceiling collection offers ceiling planks in a variety of finishes and two sizes and materials.