HOW to INSTALL a CEDAR PLANK CEILING | Add VALUE and ASTHETICS to YOUR HOME | Popcorn Ceiling Cover

[@kayaking1000]

Did you nail on the surface of the planks or hide them in the tougne?

[@jenniferschaefer9819]

I'm using 1/4 inch tongue and groove planks. What size brad nails would you recommend to shoot through the tongue into 1/2 sheetrock, small popcorn, and stud?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

We used 2.5in finish nails on ours. Shooting at an angle will lose some length as well but that's more than enough to hold them with the adhesive too

[@Helicopter_Harry]

I would have liked to see how and where you shot the nails!

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

A 45 degree angle into where the tongue meets the thick part of the board. Just 1 nail in each truss or rafter.

[@hinirayburn968]

Where are y’all at?I am living in the south and I really want you to come over to do the same jobs for my living room and kitchen!

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

North Carolina! The finished look is a show stopper

[@kimigay6291]

Are you near Holden beach NC?

[@hinirayburn968]

@@kimigay6291 nay~I am staying Mississippi.

[@joefranks4235]

I would like to do something like this for a small bedroom in my mobile home. It has popcorn ceiling and I certainly don't want to scrape the ceiling to remove it. Just had the window replaced so I now have to look at ceiling, walls and then a new carpet.

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

It'll definitely work! Good luck with the project!

[@Chrissers2010]

Did you add an extension ring to the box for the light fixture, to compensate for the added wood thickness?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

With the pendant they chose we adjusted the height with a big center rod and just moved the light cover itself down. With a ceiling fan you'll definitely need an extension or new box. Just be sure it's rated for a fan if you do that!

[@andymontejo4334]

Thanks for the detailed instructional video. I am interested in doing this to a large living room area 20’x35’ unfortunately my trusses run the narrow way, and that’s how I would like the finished boards to run as well. Should I first install 1”x2 “ firing strips the long way and then attach the tongue and groove to those? Or is there an easier method to do this?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

That's the only way to do it! I would just place your strips 16 on center and put a little adhesive on them since they will be against the popcorn. You might have a little trouble with the unevenness of the strips on top of the popcorn, but hopefully it won't stop you! Good luck!

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

If you feel brave you might be able to use construction adhesive on the planks, straight to the popcorn and just fire some nails into the drywall for moral support but that's definitely on you if you want to save a step! I would probably try that on my own house but not a customers haha

[@cherylleclercqhedger4752]

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[@sitienlieng]

Should we leave some spacing for wood expansion like we do when laying hardwood floors?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

You can. We used some quarter round for the crown moulding but you could use regular crown and the gaps wouldn't have to be close at all

[@kencox134]

how did you nail up? your video never showed how you nailed and with what you nailed with. What size was the planks you used

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

We used 2.5in 16g finish nails. You shoot them at an angle right into the tongue where it meets the fat part of the board. They were 1x6 planks

[@hollylangford381]

Was the ceiling stained afterward ? It’s hard to tell how much nailing is done ! About how many per board ?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

We left this ceiling natural but you could stain it if you wanted to. And you only nail into every joist or rafter above. Should be 16 or 24 on center depending on your house!

[@connollyjc]

I’m about to nail up my stained planks. What gauge brads did you use?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

We used 18g finish nails. Nail at an angle where the tongue meets the thick part of the board and rock and roll!

[@connollyjc]

Sweet. Thanks brother, much appreciated! Time to start banging!!

[@tammyjohn15]

I want to add this to my main part of my home. I have vaulted ceilings. Can this be done ?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

For sure. Use the same exact process

[@esaualonso1568]

How much would you charge for a room like that, but just labor? I really like it.

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

Anywhere from 5 to 8 a sq ft depending on how many lights you have to cut around and your area. I think this one was about 150 sq ft and we charged $800 plus materials

[@smiledriven26]

What kind of boards are these? Do you purchase them at big box stores or online?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

They are just tongue and groove cedar planks. I got them from home depot but I'm sure you can find them anywhere

[@letsgowalking1186]

What about a concrete ceiling with popcorn on top? There are no studs, so I'm guessing I would have to predrill all the holes.

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

I would try to just use adhesive I think. It definitely would be tricky because you would have to make sure it's stuck before you move to the next piece but I feel like it would work

[@esaualonso1568]

I would run some 2x4s using concrete tapcons screws, then those will simulate your ceiling studs. Then nail your planks to them. Also using some adhesive, the bad part of it is that you are going to loose like 2” of hight on your room.

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

Hi, great looking ceiling! Would appreciate a bit of advice. We’ve bought an old house with old polystyrene ceiling tiles in every room and they’re a fire hazard. Tried taking them off but it’s a nightmare, tried a glue gun etc and still brutal. Could we cover over the tiles with this kind of planking? How would we make it fire safe? Can’t see the joists either so could we use adhesive? Any advice welcome - we can’t afford to get the pros like yourselves in! Cheers for any help :)

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

Hey I know the feeling! We bought a 1927 farm house and are going through the ringer to update it. As far as the fire protection I would think the addition of planks would act as a small barrier before anything would get to the tiles. You could probably find some sort of fire rated plank as well. Try a magnet across the ceiling to find the nail holes for studs. Worst case is you just use glue, which I would recommend anyway, and fire your nails close and on an angle. Imagine making an x with the cross point in the ceiling. Hope that helps and good luck!

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

@@BakersDIYLifestyle Thanks so much for replying so quickly! Cheers for thé advice, we’ll see what we can find and get sorted… Makes you wonder how many tons of that stuff they sold way back when…and people thought it was so fun and modern and clean and stylish… Amazing how times and tastes change!

[@jynnaharris2480]

Did you polyurethane these planks or seal them in any way, or is it ok to just leave them?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

These are perfectly fine to leave. There is no wear or uv rays to be worried about up there!

[@swesleyc7]

We used teak oil to darken them up.

[@kevinbhar9210]

Can you show where you nailed them the location and type of nail??

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

I used a 16g Brad nail and you nail right into the tongue at about a 45 degree angle. That way the nail will shoot through the meat of the board and not break the tongue. If you shoot straight into the tongue the nail will stop the next board from fitting into the groove. Hope that helps!

[@caitlinespinoza.6314]

Where do you nail the planks in so the nail doesn’t show?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

Right on the tongue at at angle back towards the board to make sure the nail doesn't protrude where the next board will sit

[@danny352791]

I am preparing to do my downstairs ceiling with Home Depot's best seller which is 1/4 in. x 3.5 in. x 8 ft. Cedar Board V-Plank. My question is should I apply a Polyurethane clear finish to the planks before installation are apply at all?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

You definitely could if you wanted but I don't know if it would be worth it on a ceiling

[@charliewilliams3826]

Do you suggest I put up 1x4 boards to nail the planks too since it's a 1950's plaster ceiling or do you think the plaster alone is sturdy enough to handle the planks? Thanks

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

If you find the 2nd floor joists or roof rafters, that is what you'll shoot the nail into. The plaster isn't what holds the nail. That being said your construction adhesive will be able to carry a lot of the load as well.

[@charliewilliams3826]

Thank you so much for letting me know 😁

[@jamieplummer1465]

Did you seal it with any type of poly?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

No, just natural wood

[@dcluizi3088]

Hey, did you guys have to handpick those boards because we’re finding that ordering them is a nightmare. A lot of them are crooked and have to go back. How was the process for you?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

These boards actually came in a pack of 8 I believe. We didn't have a single bad one that I remember. They do leave some of the knots open so if that's a concern then you'll have to get some extras but our clients liked the all natural look.

[@dcluizi3088]

@@BakersDIYLifestyle awesome thank you

[@jasonlizotte4007]

Thank you for sharing this video and the great advice. I was searching KZbin and came across your channel and I am not subscribed. Question, I have an old house built back in the 1890's and I would like to try putting wood planks on the ceiling in one of the bedrooms. I think we will go with pine, tongue and grove. My concern and question for you is how would you go about attaching them to the ceiling. Currently the ceiling is the original hoarse hair plaster and laths. There are a few small cracks and it is a bit wavy in areas in the plaster but everything feels solidly attached. Any advice would be greatly appreciated or if you are aware of an online resource that could help. Thank you again for your content. Jay

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

Thanks for checking out the channel! You shouldn't have to change anything about the install. Just use some 2.5in or close size brad nails into the joists/rafters with the construction adhesive. If you wanted more peace of mind you could face nail everything for extra support but I don't think it would be necessary. Hope that helps!

[@jasonlizotte4007]

@@BakersDIYLifestyle Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it.

[@jasonlizotte4007]

I was wondering if you had any tips on another problem I am trying to resolve as easy as possible, skill level being new at these home projects. The home contains the all the original wood trim with its original stain and (i think) varnished top coat. Over the hundred plus years, especially where there is a large amount of sunlight the top varnish finish has what I would best describe as an "alligator" skin like appearance. I was wondering if you were aware of anything I can use on it to take off this rough layer so I then can clean, fill any small holes, scratches and then put a protective coat of urethane on it. I greatly appreciate any advice or tip. Thank you in advance.. Jason

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

That's something I've never messed with so I don't have any sound advice for that. Sorry!

[@tweetdriver]

With the video so sped up, I can't tell where you're actually shooting the nails. Are you shooting through the surface or somehow through the tongue and groove part so they don't show? Also, what about the nail length? Thickness of the planks plus thickness of the sheetrock, plus? How much? For example, if the planks are 1/4 inch, and the sheetrock is 1/2 inch (plus a little for the popcorn), then how long do the nails need to be?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

We used 2 and 3/8 inch nails shot through the tongue at an angle back to the rest of the board. With the construction adhesive on the main part you could probably get away with a smaller nail if you have some too. You just have to make sure you shoot at an angle so the nail doesn't sit where the groove of the next piece will need to go. Hope this helps!

[@nunquamdormint]

Where do you nail yhe boards at when putting them up?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

Into the tongue at a 45 degree angle

[@silverhelms]

Probably a silly question but should we be worried about the weight of the boards going up if we have a house with a double roof?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

I'm not sure what you mean by double roof but the boards I used are probably less than a 1/2in piece of drywall

[@silverhelms]

@@BakersDIYLifestyle basically we have 2 sets of shingles one on top of the other cause the past owners didn’t want to pay to have it removed. So I know that adds some extra weight to the roof. I was just wondering if that would further be affected by the weight of these boards on the ceiling or if there is no direct link. Sorry I am super new to DIY stuff but don’t want a $200 project turn into $20000 lol

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

That's what I thought you meant but you'll be just fine!

[@Chrissers2010]

That is a question for a structural engineer, not a guy on KZbin.

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

You're probably right but hopefully a roof built for x amount of snow load amongst other things can handle a few pounds per square inch of planks!

[@sanjivoberoi5361]

Some close up detail of joins and materials are necessary otherwise you're the only ones having fun. 😊

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

It's hard to film and work at the same time!!!

[@TwinCites4Life]

Awesome. Here goes nothing. Tried scraping popcorn paint in this 10'*12' room. Then rented a drywall sander. No go. Hope it's feasible with one person. I have some benches to walk across whitch should help

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

It's definitely easier with 2 people but I'm sure you can get it done! It's worth every penny!

[@imnotwatching1]

If you dampen popcorn ceilings, they scrape off with ease. Just lightly wet it though if you over saturate, it'll seep into drywall, and then you'll damage that aswell

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

It works, but it's still a dang mess!

[@christianmarkham9823]

What type of caulk did you use?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

I used construction adhesive

[@christianmarkham9823]

I get using liquid nails for instance on the ceiling but clear caulk for the nail holes?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

@christianmarkham9823 No, you can't see any of the nail holes. You shoot into the tongue then cover the nails with the groove of the next board

[@lidanaude8022]

I stumbled across this video. I would love this on my cielings! I am in Nashville TN. Is there anyone doing this neat job around my area?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

If only we were closer! We loved doing these!

[@Anonomush_oranges]

Looks a lot better than that popcorn.

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

You got that right!

[@donnabauerofbrilliancebyde1178]

Can you slow the video down especially at the part where you were marking the studs?

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

Well I can't slow it down now but all I did was use a stud finder and draw a line

[@donnabauerofbrilliancebyde1178]

@@BakersDIYLifestyle ok thanks

[@alexb6040]

i have to do this to an entire house. so shit.

[@BakersDIYLifestyle]

It'll be worth it when you're done!