Start with your first piece.
Tongue and groove attic ceiling.
Tongue and groove ceiling planks with their authentic wood looks create a decorative focal point for any room.
Use the framing gun to add a nail to the tongue of the plank and secure in place.
For the next piece you will connect the groove of the new piece into the tongue of the first piece.
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.
Installation of a 1 x 6 tongue groove ceiling.
Begin laying the tongue and groove chipboard in the furthest corner from the attic access.
Installing tongue and groove lumber on a ceiling adds a very distinct look to any room.
Groove facing the wall tongue facing out.
This type of lumber interlocks as one side has a groove.
1 you re usually working over your head.
Place the first sheet of flooring against the attic wall and check for square.
2 you have to seat the tongues and grooves together and they don t always want to marry.