How Do You Make Decorative Ceilings With Wood?
Decorative wood ceilings can create a beautiful, warm effect in a room. Wood ceiling planks are available in a variety of wood types and finishes, from smooth and classic to rough and rustic, and can mimic any color of stained wood. Installing a wood plank ceiling seems difficult at first, but with the right tools and instructions, you can transform your ceiling for the cost of the planks, nails and a few other inexpensive items. Open the plank boxes, and place the planks in the room you’ve selected for installation. The planks need at least 24 hours to expand and contract based on the temperature of the room. Installing planks before they have adjusted to the ambient temperature can lead to cracks in finished work. Nail the furring strips to the ceiling joists. A furring strip is a piece of wood, usually around 2 inches wide, that is attached on the ceiling joists, perpendicular to the ceiling joists. Place the first furring strip against the wall, perpendicular to the ceiling joists,
