I Have Laminate On The Ceiling

Fasten a 1 x 3 furring strip to the ceiling along the chalk line using 2 1 2 inch wood screws.

I have laminate on the ceiling.

Even though it is the most beautiful ceiling i have ever seen i probably would never do it for. In the winter months wood can contract up to 1 4 inch per 8 feet depending on humidity. Unpack the planks and leave in the room to acclimate to the climate for at least 24 hours before installation. There is a downside though if part of the sheet gets damaged then you have to replace the entire sheet.

To install a laminated plank ceiling follow these steps. So i gave it a shot. Below is a list of popular vinyl types to use on a ceiling along with a short description of each one. We have a house built in the 1940s and the ceilings are origional to the home including the plaster and are in bad shape.

The planks will run in the direction opposite your ceiling joists. Determine the width of the first row of planks to make the first and last rows equal. Laminate will not expand more than 1 2 inch over an entire ceiling. Snap a chalk line.

Laminate is attractive and with the newer technologies the look is becoming more wood like. Decide which direction the ceiling joists run and snap a chalk line perpendicular to the joists every 16 inches across. Hi everybody i wanted to post a photo of my oak laminate ceiling i done a couple years ago. Wood has a tendency to expand and contract quite a bit with the seasons.

Vinyl sheets are suitable for large surface areas. They are quicker to install and provide a good finish. Be sure to attach. The design layer is where the picture of the wood is applied to the backing.

Remove any air vents by loosening screws with drill or screwdriver then taking air vents down exposing the open hvac duct. Using drill or screwdriver loosen light fixtures from ceiling. Unscrew ceiling canopy then unscrew mounting bracket.