How to Make a Coffered Ceiling
Creating a coffered ceiling is a project that can be tackled by anyone who has basic to moderate building/carpentry skills. Aside from adding value to your home, it also creates an interesting and unexpected focal point in the room. After all, how often does a ceiling get much attention? The possibilities for your coffered ceiling are literally endless, from designs, to finishes, to types of woods; your imagination is the limit. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 2-by-4s
- 1/4-inch oak
- Molding
- Nail gun
- Chalk
- Pencil
- Graph paper
- Tape measure
- Miter saw
Instructions
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Measure the length and width of the ceiling you will be working on. Calculate the layout of your ceiling grid by drawing a diagram on a piece of graph paper.
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Determine how many beams you will want down the length and width of your ceiling, making sure that the longest beams run parallel to the ceiling joists for added support.
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Draw chalk lines across the ceiling where each beam will be placed. Measure the exact length of each line and then cut the designated 2-by-4 down to the needed size. Attach each 2-by-4 in position on the ceiling.
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Measure and cut the finished pieces of oak and then attach them to the 2-by-4s, using a nail gun. Measure the length needed and cut the interior crown molding and then attach it to the ceiling, being sure to cover the joints where the vertical pieces meet the ceiling.
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Tips & Warnings
You should stain and/or paint all your oak wood and molding before beginning to make your coffered ceiling. Be sure all your measurements are precise, as one incorrect measurement can throw off the entire layout.
Always wear safety glasses and any other necessary protective gear when operating power tools.
References
- Photo Credit Flickr, Danielle Blue's Photostream
