Tongue and groove paneling is a pleasing alternative to a wallboard ceiling particularly in a knee wall attic pine paneling is most common but any tongue and groove material can be used these materials are typically x to jf thick and are attached directly to ceiling joists and rafters over faced insulation when required most codes require.
Tongue and groove attic ceiling.
1 you re usually working over your head.
This type of lumber interlocks as one side has a groove.
Begin laying the tongue and groove chipboard in the furthest corner from the attic access.
Installing tongue and groove walls can be a real workout.
2 you have to seat the tongues and grooves together and they don t always want to marry.
3 tongue and groove isn t always flat so you have to force the boards together to get them seated.
Start with your first piece.
Use the framing gun to add a nail to the tongue of the plank and secure in place.
Groove facing the wall tongue facing out.
Installation of a 1 x 6 tongue groove ceiling.
Tongue and groove ceiling planks with their authentic wood looks create a decorative focal point for any room.
Installing tongue and groove lumber on a ceiling adds a very distinct look to any room.