They are called tongue and groove because one side slides into the other and creates a flat plane.
Replacing tongue and groove ceiling.
Whether your décor is rustic or formal eclectic or traditional ceiling planks add textural contrast to walls and floors and enhance a room s visual appeal.
3 tongue and groove isn t always flat so you have to force the boards together to get them seated.
1 you re usually working over your head.
Tongue and groove ceiling planks with their authentic wood looks create a decorative focal point for any room.
Tongue and groove wood planks are a very popular mobile home ceiling replacement.
This style is also one of our favorite patio ceiling ideas.
Here s a quick visual of the steps on how to install mounted surface planks over the original ceiling.
8 press the tile against the ceiling and hold it for a minute.
Using a mallet to hold the new board use blocks of wood to protect the surface of the new tongue and groove board and cut off the back of the boards groove with a wood chisel.
Installing a tongue and groove ceiling is a somewhat slow process but it is possible for a single person to do the job without help.
2 you have to seat the tongues and grooves together and they don t always want to marry.