The installation procedure for all of these materials is essentially the same and follows a pattern similar to install tongue and groove siding or flooring in other applications.
Car siding ceiling install.
Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online.
I am going to be installing car siding in a new 3 season room.
Can i install it directly on the studs or does code usually require drywall first.
Sand the siding with 100 grit sandpaper and wipe clean.
But other wood options and sizes can be special ordered.
3 attach with a finish nail gun roughly every 18 inches.
Some boards are rough on one face and smooth on the other.
1 cut siding to length with a chop saw power miter saw 2 hold against wall or ceiling.
Continue planking the ceiling then go back and cut a hole for the light using a 6 1 4 hole saw image 2.
The nail must be long enough to go through the piece of pine and into the ceiling above.
It is super easy to install car siding on a wall or ceiling.
When you approach the holes in the ceiling for recessed lighting be sure to accurately measure the location for the center of the light image 1.
If the nail is too short it won t hold the pine tongue and groove securely to the ceiling.
The length of the nails is more important than the gauge when using the nails to install tongue and groove wood.
1 x 6 x 12 tongue groove carsiding.
For paneling inside remember to fur out for electrical outlets and around trim.
Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day.
Press tongue of one board into groove of next.
Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store.
4 putty and paint if desired.
If installing one half inch pine use 1 1 2 inch nails.
If you re painting the pine paneling the first step is to prime it thoroughly.
Pine box car siding makes a beautiful ceiling treatment.
Some are smooth while others feature beadboard style detail lines down the center and slightly rounded edges.
Install furring strips horizontally from floor to ceiling every 16 inches on center across the face of the wall.