Laminate Floor Ceiling

[@susantrice8895]

I was in my attic trying to figure something out and looked to see if I can apply to ceiling. Now that I have seen your video I am definitely going to give this a go. I am 71 and no way I am going to apply drywall. Thank you so much.

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks! That’s great! Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@glgl1472]

I like the fact that you explain even the very basic tools that you're using in addition to the process thank you

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks! I try not to take for granted what viewers may or may not know. Personally, I get really frustrated when I'm trying to find information about something and the forum or video I'm looking at seems more interested in making me feel stupid than actually helping. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@FlashByz]

Dude we need more of your videos! I just found you and love your philosophy.

[@westindixie]

Thank you so much for sharing this! We bought a real fixer upper house, but a lot have variables have killed our budget, so this is an idea that I could afford!

[@ClayCarlino]

I've been there! I once bought a house for $9000! to say that it was a "fixer-upper" would be an understatement! but if you're creative, there are plenty of ways to save money while still doing good sturdy repairs. Glad the video was helpful. Good luck on your house! Thanks for commenting!

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

Oh my goodness! I’m totally doing this in my shed home! Thanks to you both ❤❤

[@ClayCarlino]

Good luck! I hope it turns out great! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@reconstructingleslie4597]

@@ClayCarlino you’re welcome ❤️

[@danielwalsh384]

7:18 thanks guys doing this in my daughter's house but putting on top of the ceiling joists leaving them exposed and staining the joists

[@mightymouse5930]

I was thinking about doing this, but was intimidated by how well they’d install. This was supper helpful.

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks! I'm so glad to hear that! Thanks for commenting!

[@brianheavner5461]

I love supper!

[@EvendimataE]

good thing about that its easy to install because the pieces are small and light...also theres no need to mud, tape sand

[@ClayCarlino]

Yeah! This hides a lot of sins, and all things considered, it really didn't take that long to do.

[@arlenejones1219]

Thanks for this video. I had been searching and searching for many of the facts that you put in your presentation. I have some inexpensive cork ceiling tiles that I'm now going to install and I'm just going to use my nailer and go straight into the ceiling joists. I too was worried about expansion, but I can leave a little bit of room for that but just like yourself, I doubt that I'll really have a problem.

[@ClayCarlino]

So far we haven't had any problems with expansion. That may be due to the ceiling being in a climate controlled part of the house, but nonetheless it has not been an issue. Good luck with your project. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@sabrinawoodard5788]

I really enjoyed watching your video. I have good quality hardwood floor. I will put up in a cabin ceiling it’s been a while since you guys uploaded this video. Any updates? How does it look like any problems with it? Thanks guys.

[@wandagutierrez-my6gm]

I am sold. Thank you!

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks! Good luck! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@ClayCarlino]

We thought about that, but we were using the old furring strips that were already up. Going length wise with the planks would have led to entire rows with nothing to nail to. (Unless we wanted to add or redo furring strips which we did not!) But sure, if furring strips aren't an issue, absolutely, you're right!

[@ClayCarlino]

Also, I have no idea of the color. I think Don chose by price, not color. Thanks you!

[@eyeswideshut2800]

Nice job guys, I did feel like I was staring at a floor I had previously but that's because of that particular finish, it's popular.

[@ClayCarlino]

That finish was very carefully chosen by Don... because it was the cheapest one at the store! Ha ha! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

Awesome hack! Amazing what you can hide behind a bit of cheap flooring.

[@ClayCarlino]

It was all my friend Don's idea! He did it in his finished basement years ago and thought it would make a good life hack/ how to video for my channel. He was super right! This is one of my most popular videos! Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!

[@edmasoud2826]

Thank you guys for sharing this video. I am planning to do the same exact thing and your video made it easy..

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear this video was helpful. Thanks for commenting and good luck on your project!

[@mariad4183]

Looks great - super info! Thank you for sharing!

[@ClayCarlino]

Thank you! It was Don's idea, but it really does look awesome. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@mariad4183]

@@ClayCarlino ...this was a genius idea! Well done fellas! Applause all around! 💕💕👍1

[@victorvek5227]

No air barrier above is going to result in condensation problems in the future. Eventually, you’ll see sag in wall tapes and rot, mold will form above the planks

[@ClayCarlino]

Interesting. I'll pass that along to Don as something to watch out for. I know it's been up for several years now without issue- not just the one shown in this video, but ones he did in his basement a couple years earlier. Still you make an excellent point, so we'll watch out for problems and update here if we discover anything. Thanks for the advice! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@victorvek5227]

@@ClayCarlino check this out, around 24:45. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZLKc3Z5lsuaiZo

[@ClayCarlino]

@@victorvek5227 so I watched the video and know what they are talking about. In that video, the tongue and groove ceiling was installed under the roof with no air gap. In all the cases that Don put up his laminate floor ceiling, it was interior rooms that had another room above on the next floor. Even the upstairs rooms have attic space above them. So bottom line, you are absolutely correct. If you put up a ceiling below a roof, there has to be an air gap to avoid condensation issues. In our video, Don and I were working in rooms that don't have roof directly overhead, so this hasn't been an issue. This is VERY good information, though! And I hope people read this and consider their situation before doing any work. Thanks for the info!

[@GoodVibesOnly1914]

So why doesnt drywall condensate? He's got 3/4" of space above the furring strips leading to a slatted floor above. Plenty of airflow

[@buddhism1019]

You both are awesome!

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks! You are awesome as well! Thanks for commenting!

[@VansWorld]

Awesome guys.

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks!

[@markanthony523]

Alright guys, seriously; had these laminated floors. Took them out( very carefully) in order to refinish the original, beautiful hardwood floor underneath. I too, have these ugly popcorn ceilings throughout the whole 1965 brick rancher I bought cheap. Question is: do I remove the popcorn ceilings and give it a go? Or say, hell with it and put it on over the popcorn? If I put it over the popcorn what do I put up to nail it to?

[@ClayCarlino]

Even though it’s a mess, I’d want to remove the popcorn. You could certainly install furring strips overtop of the popcorn ceiling, but the risk is not being 100% sure what you’re screwing into. And man it would suck if parts start falling after you install everything. If you remove the popcorn you should be able to see the joists and know definitely that everything you put up is securely anchored. Good luck! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@tumbleweed1992]

We have a wood burning stove in the room I would be installing the laminate flooring. Would we need to leave expansion room?

[@ClayCarlino]

Since we nailed the planks to the joists, there’s no way for the planks to expand anymore, so no. No point. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@jeffreywhitlatch1409]

That's what I've been wanting to do in my dining and living area. It looks fantastic. I hope it holds up and you don't have any problems. My ceiling is drywall and popcorn. I thought also of tearing all the drywall down just so I can see and nail to the furring strips. Again it f****** looks awesome.

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks! Yeah, you definitely want to be able to see the furring strips when you do this job. As for holding up, we did that job well over 2 years ago at this point and there still aren't any issue. Also, Don did it in his finished basement over 3 years ago, and I believe that has held up so far as well. Good luck!

[@jeffreywhitlatch1409]

@@ClayCarlino well you may have also stirred up a little ambition in me, to get me to do it.😎 send love to all my wonderful people.

[@ClayCarlino]

@@jeffreywhitlatch1409 That's awesome! Feel free to let me know how it goes, and if you want to post pics or a video of your finished product, feel free to post a link here. I would love to see it and maybe other people would too. Good luck!

[@iamDonareen]

Very helpful. Thanks.

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks you! I’m glad it was helpful. Good luck if you try it yourself! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting.

[@Chelerbean1]

I like this idea!

[@ClayCarlino]

It was Don's idea, but it really does look good!

[@jeremydawkins8399]

Are you able to see the brad nails? I like the idea but wondering if the nails are noticeable or not?

[@ClayCarlino]

If you look closely, you can see the brads, but you really have to be looking hard! Depending on how good your vision is, you may have to stand on a chair. Ha ha! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@learemington1700]

I think i would cut the panel to seam at the 1x4 so that the ends could be nailed flush.

[@ClayCarlino]

That would work too! I liked being able to take advantage of the interlocking edges, but nailing the edges flush would give you nice secure edges. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@ingridkarg-ross8793]

I need an inexpensive option to finish basement ceilings. My basement is dry and temp controlled. How has this held up?

[@ClayCarlino]

It’s still holding up great! Sounds like a good option for you- especially if you can find a good deal on cheap laminate flooring. I don’t know if you have “Ollie’s Bargain Outlets” in your area, but if you do, they often have amazing deals on laminate flooring. Just make sure you get all that you will ever need because once they run out of a particular type or color, you will likely never see it again! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@rafatattoo3273]

Good job

[@ruqhayam1214]

Genius ! Great job

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks! I have to give all the credit to Don! This whole thing was his idea. He did it in his basement and for this video, we did his kitchen. It was his idea to do the video too. So thanks for the props! I'll pass them along.

[@kidsliketolearn]

Brilliant!!!!!

[@ClayCarlino]

Thank you! (It was Don’s idea.) thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@charlieabel1533]

Do you think it could be nailed to joists 2 feet apart? Or would it sag?

[@ClayCarlino]

I think it could be okay so long as the ends interlock securely. That should help prevent sagging to some degree. Its still quite a span, and I'd make sure your laminate flooring planks are at least 48" long to ensure that the majority all hit 2 joists. Feel free to let me know how it goes. Good luck! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@TheCeedub]

I had this idea. Came to KZbin to see if i was stupid or not lol

[@ClayCarlino]

But the question is, did you find out whether it was stupid or not?! Ha ha ha! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@TheCeedub]

@@ClayCarlino it turned out pretty good. I had some older boards left over and didnt pop the joints all the way together. The end result after painting it looks just like shiplap

[@ClayCarlino]

@@TheCeedub good job! It’s amazing what you can do with a little ingenuity and some cheap laminate flooring! Thanks again for the comments!

[@abedj1220]

Nice Job. Love the idea. So many finish colors with this idea. Curious however how the brad nails look. can you see them when you look at the ceiling.

[@ClayCarlino]

The nails are pretty hard to see. I mean if you stare at the ceiling, you can see them, but no more than if you stare at a molding strip. They're brads so the heads are tiny.

[@renan646]

Hi, I'm wondering how is the ceiling after 6 years installed. I plan to do exatcly the same in my house. Also, are the nails visible?

[@brandonblake2321]

Looking to do this project this weekend. My joists are 24" a part and was going to screw 1x6 across the length of the joists, and then put the laminate flooring perpendicular to the joists. I'm concerned about the 24" distance but perhaps the 1x6 will help and maybe i can cut things in a manner that keeps the ends very close to the support. (and relying on the interlock). Does that sound like it will work? I'm also considering using a manual brad nailer instead of a pneumatic because I do not own, and they seem expensive to rent. Could a manual stanley staple/brad nailer with a 1/2 or 5/8 inch brad work assuming I also use some type of glue along with it? I'm curious your thoughts, and thanks for sharing the project!

[@ClayCarlino]

I would be concerned with the 24” spacing on the joists as well. I like your idea about adding 1x6s. Another thing you could consider would be to add 1x3s or 1x2s perpendicular to the joists. (It may be worth it to get the select choice that’s not warped and twisted!) space them about every 12 to 16 inches apart. Then add the laminate flooring going parallel to the joists by attaching to the 1x3s. That way each piece of flooring is supported at at least 2 places, and you don’t have to cut them to odd lengths just to hit a strip. I’ve never used the stanley brad nailer so I don’t have an opinion on that. What I can say is that a pancake air compressor at harbor freight is not a ton of money to just buy outright. Good luck on your project! Feel free to let me know what you decide and how it goes. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@CarriageHouseCompany]

Five years later: How's it holding up? I was going to do this to my shop bar, and still might. But, I think I'll put in OSB first. I can't see the ends staying clicked together if they're not directly over a furring strip or stud.

[@kyler9328]

When you add the next plank why do you flip it to measure and cut?

[@ClayCarlino]

I flip it to measure the cut so I don’t accidentally cut off the wrong edge. These planks only go together when they’re all oriented the same way, so if you cut off the wrong edge, you ruin the plank. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@kathrolinson1179]

Would love this

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks!!! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@sarita5572]

How has this held up? We converted a shed into a house and I want to do this. We live in Oklahoma

[@ClayCarlino]

It’s held up great for years now! I don’t know what the weather is like in Oklahoma, but if the room you want to do it in is climate controlled, then I can’t image there would be any issues. If it’s not and you have wide swings of temperature and humidity, then you could have problems with warping or other expansion/ contraction issues. Good luck with your project! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@Fidel-jodio-Cuba]

😂😂😂😂😂 Lionel Richie....Dancing on the ceiling...the 80s song .funny

[@csalt22]

Why not start and end on a stud so your edges are supported?

[@ClayCarlino]

Great question! I have an answer: The laminate floor pieces have interlocking edges, but the length is not evenly divisible by the distance between the studs. So the only way to make the pieces start and end on a stud would be to cut almost every one to fit. But then you don't get that nice tight fit created by the interlocking edges, and you're spending a lot more time and effort to do it. The nice thing, though, is that the studs in the ceiling are only about 16" apart. That's not a long unsupported distance for flooring pieces that are usually 48" long. Also, don't forget that once the edges interlock, they do support eachother. Great thought, though! Thanks for commenting!

[@thosey2009]

Can this be put directly over drywall ceiling or should the drywall be removed.

[@ClayCarlino]

The problem putting it directly over drywall is that the nail MUST go into wood, and its hard to know with 100% certainty with the drywall up. Also you'd need to make sure the brads are long enough to get through the drywall and get into the wood. So while it may be possible to go through drywall and have it work, I wouldn't risk it. So yeah, tear down the drywall first. I know that sucks, but what wouls suck more is if your laminate flooring starts to sag or even worse, fall out! Good luck with your project! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@Gamekingjoe777]

I want this in my room

[@ClayCarlino]

Well the good news is that you can have it! As home improvement projects go, this is pretty straight forward and not terribly expensive! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@SpeakFreely-kl1xp]

Nice job!!! What type of planks could I use for bathroom?

[@ClayCarlino]

Not sure. Typically, laminate flooring does not do well in areas with moisture and condensation. So if you use it in a bathroom, make sure its got decent ventilation. An exhaust fan will probably help. As for what kind of planks, I'm not sure if there's something that would be better for that or not. We were always just looking for the cheapest stuff we could find. Still, you could do some checking to see if anything is recommended for bathrooms. Sorry if that's not terribly helpful. We just haven't tried a bathroom with this. Thanks for watching and for commenting. Good luck with your project!

[@xJamesxKingx]

People in a DIY chat have advised .e against using a laminate flooring on the ceiling bc of buckling due to expanding and contracting...even with an expansion gap perimeter. Have you had any issues with that?

[@ClayCarlino]

We had the same concerns and it's certainly valid, but at this point, that ceiling has been up for a few years with no issues. Furthermore Don did the same thing in his finished basement a couple years before we did this. That area is also holding up just fine. That being said, they are both in climate controlled areas of the house. Neither locations have to suffer wild swings of heat and humidity, so maybe that's why it's held up. I would say that you should only consider this option for an interior room with decent climate control. Otherwise, I would expect expansion and contraction to make a mess of your work. Good luck! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@yussefg7267]

You guys are funny!

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks! Don and I have been friends since middle school . You know how it is when you know someone that well- you tend to play off of each other automatically. We have fun. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@TheTequiteatede]

Well done guys!!

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks!

[@bobkoontz5814]

Well it's 2 yrs later how does it look?

[@HardikBhavsar2807]

From where I get such laminate? and that nail Gun as well... could you please help me to get the all needed material? from where and could you please list?

[@ClayCarlino]

Any of the "big box" hardware stores such as Lowes and Home Depot would have everything you need: A pneumatic nail gun (sometimes called a "brad nailer") A pancake style air compressor 1 inch to 1.5 inch nail gun nails (sometimes called "brads") Laminate flooring (also called "floating floor" The flooring is sold in packs of planks. The planks are about 3/8 of an inch thick and can vary in length and width. On average the length will be about 3 feet long and the width is usually about 8 inches. The edges interlock together to form a tight joint as you saw in the video. You should also be aware that often times you do not have to buy the tools you need. Big box hardware stores often have a tool rental counter where you can rent an air compressor and a nail gun. Finally, you should know that air compressors come in many shapes and sizes. A pancake compressor is probably the smallest you can get that will work, but if you get something bigger, that will certainly work as well. (It's just more expensive.) Good luck with your project! Thanks for commenting. I hope this information is helpful!

[@HardikBhavsar2807]

@@ClayCarlino Thanks Man!! you are too good.. Thanks Again for quick reply

[@ClayCarlino]

@@HardikBhavsar2807 Thank you! Good luck on your project!

[@sixpackbinky]

I have a slanted ceiling can this be used for that?

[@ClayCarlino]

I don't see any reason why you couldn't. As long as you have exposed joists to nail to, everything should work fine! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@juancho210210]

Some customer just want this done....and I thought they where a little nuts but hey if the customer pays than we give them what they want....

[@juliefincham4636]

Can I hire you to come to Florida to do my ceilings!!! I will fly you down here.

[@ClayCarlino]

I'd love to! But I don't think my boss will let me take any more time off work. Thank you though, and thanks for watching and commenting. Happy new year!

[@mikearthut781]

FLY ME TO THE MOON !!! HA HA HA !!!

[@scgirl3164]

Can you nail them into a drywall ceiling? Or does it need to be wood?

[@ClayCarlino]

I would not trust brads in drywall. It needs to be good solid wood. Sorry! I know that's a pain, but half the time I hang a picture on drywall it can't hold it. There's no way I'd trust an entire ceiling over my head. Good luck and thanks for commenting!

[@Itisinthehand]

Scgirl.You can take a screwdriver and or a magnet ( to locate nails in ceiling joists) and find the joists above the plasterboard for example. Mark them and using a chalk string line mark all joists. Then increase the Brad nail length in your gun. Doesn't matter if you damage the ceiling finding the joists as it will be covered anyway.

[@nobodyspecial8127]

is there any problem with not having strapping beneath the joins?

[@ClayCarlino]

No problems. The laminate flooring interlocks at the edges, so as long as you didn't have to cut an edge and remove those interlocking channels, there's no real need to have strapping beneath the joins.

[@nathanbarksdale8160]

Harbor Freight is my favorite place

[@ClayCarlino]

I LOVE Harbor Freight! So many of my tools are from there! It really does make this work possible for anyone! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@AndrewHelgeCox]

Was there a step before the video where you put up battens to nail into?

[@ClayCarlino]

Nope. Those were left from when Don pulled off the old ceiling tiles. They were the interlocking papery kind about 1 foor x 1 foot square.

[@EricaS0328]

Hey! Looks great. How has it held up? I was wondering if the ends of the tiles that don't end on a stud every sag. Thanks!

[@ClayCarlino]

It's held up with inch long (I think) nails from a pneumatic brad nailer. Since we went across the furring strips, and since the strips are placed about a foot apart, we didn't have any edges that weren't at least within 10 inches of a strip, so no sag. Also, because the laminate flooring has interlocking grooves along the edges, each plank helps support it's neighboring planks. Thanks for commenting!

[@Crtnmn]

@@ClayCarlino the question was and still is, how "HAS" it held up?.....great video

[@ClayCarlino]

@@Crtnmn , I shot this video in what I think was August or September of 2017. The ceiling still looks great after 2 years. Also, from what I understand, the basement room that Don did a year earlier is also holding up fine. So far, it seems like this technique works! Thanks for the comment and the props!

[@Crtnmn]

@@ClayCarlino thank you!

[@ClayCarlino]

@@Crtnmn , No problem! I'm always glad to help!

[@Z-Ack]

Need to nail some chairs n a coffee table up there and where the light is put a desk lamp.. and an area rug.. n some dirty foot prints.. then get some riggers on and when the wife comes home turn the tv on a static channel and start hollerin poltergeist

[@ClayCarlino]

THAT is the best idea I have ever been given in ANY comment EVER!

[@eekie7689]

Hi lads, hope you keeping well and safe. Is this suitable for kitchens and bathrooms. All the best Ian in Scotland.

[@ClayCarlino]

Hi Ian! This was done in the kitchen and had so far held up just fine. If you try it, I hope it works just as well for you! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting. Have a great day! Clay in Pennsylvania 😉

[@giautran7446]

Good job thank-you!

[@ClayCarlino]

You're quite welcome. Thank YOU!

[@sixpackbinky]

So easy to keep clean too

[@ClayCarlino]

sixpackbinky, absolutely! The finish on that laminate flooring is smooth and tough!

[@eagle4x638]

I have hardwood floors. If I install laminate floor ceiling should the planks be installed same or opposite direction as the floor?

[@ClayCarlino]

If it were me, I would want the planks to go the same direction as the ones on the floor. If the ceiling joists are already going in the same direction as the floor, you'll probably need to add furring strips going across the joists, so you'll have something to attach the planks to. Of course if the joists are already perpendicular to the floor planks, then you're good to go! If you want, let me know how it goes. Thanks for commenting! Good luck!

[@TotemoGaijin]

I heard with flooring you're supposed to start in the middle because things might end up crooked. Thoughts?

[@ClayCarlino]

I agree! When I put down a floating floor in my Dad's house, I started in the middle just as you said. And we certainly could have done that here, but as it's on the ceiling, we were more concerned with the part of the ceiling that is most visible. We started on the side you see first when you enter the room so those planks would be even with the wall. Still, it's a good idea, and something to consider if you want to try this yourself. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@TotemoGaijin]

@@ClayCarlino Thanks for the answer!

[@ClayCarlino]

@@TotemoGaijin thank you! I'm glad to help.

[@TotemoGaijin]

@@ClayCarlino About how far apart are the furring strips? Like 1 foot?

[@ClayCarlino]

@@TotemoGaijin we were lucky. After Don pulled down the original tiles, there were already furring strips up there. I think they were spaced about a foot apart. Good luck again!

[@epdiablo25]

I am looking to possibly do this in my garage. I recently placed insulation bats (stapled) between the joists (open attic area above the bats). Do you think there will be any issues with me attaching these to the joists? The garage is also SOMEWHAT climate controlled. It gets into the 40’s during the winter and into the 80s in the summer. Could that cause issues?

[@brianpreston8483]

Can you see the Brad nail heads?

[@ClayCarlino]

The nail heads are almost impossible to see. You can find them, but it's really hard.

[@brianpreston8483]

@@ClayCarlino thanks

[@ClayCarlino]

@@brianpreston8483 , you are quite welcome!

[@ari8604]

I've seen some of the comments about putting this up outside. I wouldn't do that. Something like this would need to be done in a room that's climate controlled. Or, in a basement that has a dehumidifier going. There's a reason this stuff goes for .89/sqft.

[@ClayCarlino]

Agreed! I’m always reluctant when people start talking about using this outside. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@Thomas-hf3dn]

Yep came to confirm if I was a jackass for thinking of it glad to see I’m not alone

[@daveb495]

So... did the ceiling move at all with all those nails? Any deforming or buckling? We're going to do the same at our home. Appreciate your feedback, and very nice video!

[@ClayCarlino]

Hi! Hey, I saw the video on your sight. Nice moves. I'll be glad to give you a shout out, although it may take a bit. My videos tend to take while between when I record them and when I finally get them edited and posted. Stay awesome!

[@TeviaRocks]

Hmmm wonder if this could cover ugly popcorn

[@ClayCarlino]

If you're considering doing this, make sure that the brads you use are long enough to get into real wood like joists or furring strips. The other thing is to make sure when you're nailing that you are actually hitting those joists or furring strips. Thats hard to do if there's and existing ceiling covering in place like a popcorn ceiling. Not impossible, but it definitely adds a layer of difficulty. If you try it feel free to post how it goes! Good luck! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@petenagel8831]

Put the ends on the studs

[@ClayCarlino]

And cut off those nice interlocking end joints? If it were just planks, absolutely! But since these join with eachother it worked really well this way. Good thought, though. Thanks for commenting!

[@sfvradio5579]

Hey, I love this idea and it's exactly what my wife would love. We've used laminate for walls before, with awesome results BUT, I have a new problem. I have a four season room (I live in Ohio). The ceiling got wrecked due to a leak (long story). Of course my wife planned to have our nieces baby shower over the house in a couple weeks and, that ceiling needs dealt with. I've been planning on getting rid of the track tile (which is ugly as hell anyway) and wanted to do drywall. Got word that, that's a bad idea because of cracking (don't really use heat in the winter except for special occasions). Long story short, I'm down to joists (24" on center with 8" of insulation between each joist) and need to do something that isn't going to cost an ass load of money. Laminate seems like it but with the temperature swings? It's highly recommended not to do it. However, I can find material for like $.89 a sq. ft. It'd cost me about $400.00 in material (which aint bad). Worth the try? It'll at least look good for the baby shower.

[@ClayCarlino]

You're not the first person to ask about how well this will hold up. I think it depends on how much the temperature and humidity swings in that room. Personally, I'd go for it. As you said, it's not super expensive and you can have it up in about a day or so. If it doesn't last long term, you haven't lost much time or money. Plus it will look good for the shower. Feel free to let me know what you decide and how it works out. Thanks for sharing your story! Good luck!

[@tacticalant3841]

If you have already used it on walls, requiring nailing, i presume there was no buckling? Why would it be any different on the ceiling?

[@ClayCarlino]

@@tacticalant3841 just in case SVF Radio isn't watching this thread anymore, I may be able to answer that. In their original post they did indeed say they had used it on walls. The issue was that the room they were proposing to do the ceiling in is not heated over the winter. So it will have temperature swings from well below freezing up to 80s and 90s F in the summer. (That's assuming its not air conditioned either.) With temperature swings that wide, expansion and contraction of the laminate flooring could be pretty severe and could result in warping or bows or other issues. Hope that helps!

[@tacticalant3841]

Clay Carlino - yes, I see. So the rooms you have done on ceiling have all been fairly climate controlled?

[@ClayCarlino]

@@tacticalant3841 yep! Well, technically, this is a project my friend Don has done several times in his house. I helped him that day. But the bottom line is that he has done this in several rooms of his house. All are climate controlled and all have held up really well over the years. If you try it, I sincerely hope you have the same kind of success! Feel free to let me know how it goes. Good luck!

[@sixpackbinky]

I think it looks nice

[@ClayCarlino]

sixpackbinky, Thanks. I have to hand it to Don. This was all his idea, and it actually works really well.

[@gailanderson2547]

Is this water proof?

[@janecj9569]

How would it be installed on a drywall ceiling? Glued & nailed?

[@ClayCarlino]

If your ceiling is dry walled, you could nail through the drywall, but I'd MAKE SURE I know where any joists or studs are so you can ensure that your nails are actually going into wood. If you do it this way you should also check the thickness of the drywall so you know what length nails to use. Of course it would probably be better to tear down the drywall and expose the joists and studs that way you can be sure where to nail. That also has the added advantage of giving you a clear view of any wiring that might be in the ceiling that you would want to avoid. Last tip- You will DEFINITELY want a pneumatic nailer- even if you have to rent one. Laminate flooring is REALLY HARD to nail through otherwise! Good luck!

[@janecj9569]

@@ClayCarlino Thank you for the reply. It's a new house so I don't want to be taking off the sheet rock. Just wanted to add some interest to the ceiling.

[@ClayCarlino]

@@janecj9569 ,oh! Okay. Then I'd go in with a stud finder and mark where the joists are. And since its harder to be sure, adding liquid nails or some other adhesive is probably a good idea too. Good luck on your project!

[@Ok-yr1fm]

Brokeback Mountain can do ceiling . Yey. 🤣🤣

[@ClayCarlino]

“I don’t know how to quit mis-using laminate flooring!” …… we’ll I tried. Ha ha! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@jhonrinconmalereiipainting970]

I like the short guy answers! funny..

[@ClayCarlino]

Wow! I just realized that it really does look like he's short because he kept standing a little behind me, but I'm TOTALLY going to call him "Short Guy" from now on! Thank you for that!

[@tresagibbs1405]

What is cost for an average room.Great work guys.what is color?

[@ClayCarlino]

That's a hard question to answer. I've seen laminate flooring for lower than 20 bucks a box on clearance, but as high as 50 bucks per box. A box will cover roughly 15 sq.ft. so for a 100 sq.ft. room it would cost about $140.00 in cheap flooring.

[@giautran7446]

👍

[@christophermallilo5261]

Can I used this for a covered porch ceiling or should I use Vinyl?

[@ClayCarlino]

I've never tried on a porch ceiling. My only concern would be that this kind of flooring can swell or contract based on heat and humidity. Don has used this to do the ceiling in both his kitchen and his basement, and so far he hasn't had any problems. But those are both in climate controlled environments. I suspect that outside you may see warping or bulging over time- especially if you have hot humid summers and cold winters like we do here in Pennsylvania.

[@DawnalynForrest]

: ) I’m giggling! Harbor freight….call me!

[@ClayCarlino]

I keep trying, but they just won’t bite! Ha ha Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@BeingBoringx2]

Tim & Eric???

[@ClayCarlino]

Darn it! Our cover is blown! Now we spend our time putting flooring on the ceiling! Ha ha! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@BeingBoringx2]

@@ClayCarlino Thanks for the vid too - I'm about to give it a go!

[@ClayCarlino]

@@BeingBoringx2 good luck! It's a pretty straight forward process and it actually looks really good when it's finished. Thanks for commenting! Feel free to let me know here how it goes!

[@thechill7978]

Again why doesn't anyone use glue for extra support

[@thechill7978]

Also think it looks cool

[@ClayCarlino]

That's a good question! one that I can't answer, but good nonetheless! This is something that Don has done on several rooms now and he does it this way. To my knowledge, he's never had any planks come loose, so perhaps the answer is "because it doesn't need it." But I'm working on a project right now where I'm rebuilding my old MAME cabinet, and for what it's worth, even though everything is going together with screws, I'm gluing every piece for extra support. I feel like it's more solid and will stay that way long term. But that's just me... well I guess it's you too!

[@ericyou1828]

@@ClayCarlino my concern is by nailing the pieces you will have problems with contraction and expansion of the boards.. when place on the floor it floats and has movement

[@ClayCarlino]

@@ericyou1828 , I had the same concern. Yes you are absolutely right. These kinds are intended to float to compensate for expansion and contraction. I raised the same concerns with Don who had done this before and all he could say is that in the ceilings he had done previously, it hadn't been a problem. Also, it's been at least a couple years since we did that job, and the ceiling still looks as good as it did then. I don't know why expansion hasn't been a problem, but several of his ceilings have been done this way for years now with no issues. If you decide to try it, cross your fingers and hope to have the same experience.

[@ericyou1828]

What size brad nail did you use?

[@paulcostinett9501]

What location are you in that makes you rule out expansion? I want to do this to my outside shop, which has a window A/C. I am in Florida.

[@ClayCarlino]

We're in Pennsylvania. The weather swings pretty wide here. BITTER cold in the winter then hot and humid in the summer. But I wouldn't say that we've RULED OUT expansion, it just hasn't been a problem for us. Don did this in his basement almost 5 years ago, and he hasn't has any issues. The ceiling we did in this video was done about 3 and a half years ago (as of Dec.2019) and it hasn't shown any signs of warping or anything. Still both of these cases are still inside, so that may make a big difference. I'm not sure I would trust it outside. I'm just not sure. Good luck, though!

[@jamesbinns8528]

@@ClayCarlino That answers my question! I have a trap door---so I must attach the flooring by either nailing or gluing. I was concened about the expansion.

[@ClayCarlino]

@@jamesbinns8528 Glad to help! Thanks for reaching out!

[@absentehhh8263]

I think foot traffic is more of a concern for laminate

[@ClayCarlino]

@@absentehhh8263 if the concern is foot traffic, then we're all good.. unless your in a 1980's Lionel Richie video! Ha! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@chrisscott5374]

DUDE they look just like Tim and Eric!

[@ClayCarlino]

Awesome! Don will be horrified when I tell him... Right after I tell him that the last guy referred to him as "the short guy"! Good times!

[@chrisscott5374]

@@ClayCarlino This is uncanny.

[@carloscano4412]

Hey Clay, first thanks for your video.. very informative. My question is don't you see the nail holes after you nail the showing face of the laminate? and air pressure do you put the compressor? Thanks

[@ClayCarlino]

Carlos Cano, we're using a brad-nailer in this video. The heads are so tiny you can barely see them at all. I'm not sure what the pressure required is for a bradnailer, but if you are renting one, they can tell you at the tool rental place. Likewise, if you buy a bradnailer, it should say in the instructions. Thanks for commenting! What I do know is that pancake aircompressors aren't very powerful, and just about the only thing they are good for is filling tires and running a bradnailer.

[@thatcool2560]

Hi

[@MarleneSilva-qs6yn]

Can it go over dry wall

[@ClayCarlino]

The issue with drywall is that you have to KNOW that the nails are going into wood behind the drywall. I would not trust suspending all that laminate flooring from the ceiling with nothing more than brads in drywall. If you do want to put this up over drywall, I would mark out where the studs are then securely anchor furring strips across the ceiling to nail the laminate flooring to. It would be more work, but I wouldn't trust it otherwise.

[@johndoe5203]

The space between boards looks bad.

[@triggercentral]

You're supposed to follow the run of the room instead of the width because it makes the room look bigger and gives less cuts.....

[@Octopossible]

You have to go opposite the direction of the strapping or you won't be able to secure it.

[@joerotorhead]

Hilarious..... cool hack..... until it expands like you hope it wont..... good luck with that one.....

[@ClayCarlino]

Thanks! So far we haven’t had any problems. It’s been years at this point, so I think it’ll be okay. Don LOVES using laminate flooring for weird projects. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

[@MikeD-qx1kr]

At first the idea seemed good, but the end result looks weird to me.

[@ClayCarlino]

It looks really good from the floor, or at least Don and I both think so. It's a little unusual to have a shiny wood surface on the ceiling, but we like it. Still if it's not to your liking it's way better that you find out now than try it yourself and be unhappy with the result! Thanks for commenting, and thanks for watching!