Painting Tongue And Groove Ceiling

Easy to lift individual boards.

Painting tongue and groove ceiling.

Traditional to most houses therefore will not attract unwanted attention at the time of house sale. Fortunately when putting these on as paneling they are a lot easier than the ceiling and this brings installation costs or difficulty level if this is a do it yourself project down. Tongue and groove ceilings add charm to porches and nearly any room in a house. Tongue and groove paneling is similar to the install and features that tongue and groove ceilings have.

Attractive rustic appearance. Primer shellac based primer sealer and stain killer. The tongue and groove ceiling on this porch is from a clear poplar material. Easier to paint than tongue and groove.

Painting over varnished tongue and groove. Painted ceiling should be constructed with a paintable wood similar to poplar as dense hardwoods such as ipe are not paintable due to the natural properties of the wood rejecting top coat finishes. Since most knotty pine installations on walls and ceilings are invariably varnished over the years this tends to yellow with age and knotty pine becomes more of an eyesore than a feature. Some old homes with wide sitting porches feature pale aqua paint called haint blue on the ceiling.

Conforms to less than perfect surfaces. Painting tongue and groove paneling is more challenging than standard drywall or plaster because where each piece of wood joins there are grooves that collect excess paint from your brush. Ipe wood ceiling prices. The beadboard and painted white designs can be painted to complement colors used on walls floors upholstery or accent pieces.

Fill out the form below to get your free quote. A nearly flat smooth surface can be achieved. Knotty pine or tongue and groove panelling can look amazing in a rustic home. But it can also overpower a small space making it feel dark and claustrophobic.

Or give us a call at 1 877 232 3915 to speak to one of our representatives. It looks beautiful when paired with the dark brown exposed beams which has the same look like the floor and door frame.