Shiplap on a ceiling is not only beautiful but can elevate a space. When designing our farmhouse, I wanted to create a dramatic eye catching statement for some of our main living areas. The final result is breathtaking! Now I’m excited to share just how simple it can be to install shiplap on a ceiling!
We went with UFP Edge Ash Gray shiplap for all our ceilings. The unique charred finish is one of a kind. The color variations and organic grains capture the essence of aged wood. It’s looks so stunning in our home! And it wasn’t as hard to install as you may think! With the square edge (butt-joint) which allows the boards to overlap creating the perfect gap between each one. We used the 1”x6”x8’ shiplap. It’s a great DIY for the beginner.
Here’s what you’ll need:
UFP Edge Ash Gray 1”x6”x8’ shiplap
Tape Measure
Chalk Line
Chop Saw
Table Saw (Used To Cut Rip Boards)
Nail Gun/Nails
Loctite Construction Adhesive/Glue
Level
Jig Saw
Circular Saw
Speed Square (Used To Check Angles and Mark Boards For Cuts)
Scaffolding/Ladder
Stain
Drill With Hole Saw Attachment For Electrical Boxes And Can Lights
Step 1: Measure
Start out by laying out the ceiling. Measure accordingly, leaving a 1/8 space for board expansion. Your trim will eventually cover that space. Using a chop saw, cut each board to the desired lengths. You may need to rip the first board down so you won’t have a sliver as the last piece. In woodworking, a rip-cut is a type of cut that severs or divides a piece of wood parallel to the grain.
Step 2: Framing
Make sure the framing is proper with nailers.
Step 3: Glue/Nails
Use an adhesive such as Loctite (liquid nails) to secure the boards from twisting or popping. Then finish with brad or 2” finishing nails.
Step 4:
Once you come across a can light or other ceiling fixture, hold the board to the area and mark accordingly. Using a hole or jig saw and carefully cut.
Step 5: Stain
Apply stain to the raw edges at the joints so you don’t see the contrast through the seam. For the Ash Gray we used Varathane Charred Wood Accelerator.
Step 5: Final Board
The last rip board needs to be cut for a good fit. Double check you are staying straight measure from the row of shiplap to the wall. Since we used Ash Gray UFP Edge Shiplap, there was no need to caulk. If you are applying white shiplap, you will have to cover all your nails holes with caulk.
The UFP Edge Ash Gray shiplap kicked the ceiling up quite a few notches, wouldn’t you say. Try out your DIY skills and make yourself a show stopping ceiling!
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