Place the first sheet of flooring against the attic wall and check for square.
Tongue and groove attic ceiling.
3 tongue and groove isn t always flat so you have to force the boards together to get them seated.
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.
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.
This type of lumber interlocks as one side has a groove.
Tongue and groove ceiling planks with their authentic wood looks create a decorative focal point for any room.
Installing tongue and groove walls can be a real workout.
For the next piece you will connect the groove of the new piece into the tongue of the 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.
2 you have to seat the tongues and grooves together and they don t always want to marry.
Begin laying the tongue and groove chipboard in the furthest corner from the attic access.
1 you re usually working over your head.