Framing a tray ceiling is done two ways, the easy way and the hard way. Basic construction techniques for framing a tray ceiling can be used to get the best possible tray. This technique, using 1/2" OSB, can be used to frame any kind of tray design. It uses the least material, turns out very nice and it is a lot faster to build than other methods of construction.
Snap a chalk line down the ceiling and wall the width and height of the tray, then nail in a 2x4 to the chalk line. Cut 1/2" OSB to the height measurement of the tray and nail a 2x4 on the flat side flush to the factory cut edge on the OSB.
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Install the first run to the 2x4 on the ceiling. Take the total width measurement and subtract 3-1/2" to cut two 2x4 blocks. Put one block in each corner and then string a line from one corner to the other.
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Run a quick layout at 16" on center on the 2x4 on the wall and the 2x4 on the OSB. Next go to the center layout mark of the tray and adjust it to the string line, then measure the 2x4 block that is needed. Repeat this until all the blocks are in. That now completes one run of the tray ceiling. Repeat these steps to finish up.
