How To Install Laminate Flooring On Ceiling

Installing a laminate wood ceiling.

How to install laminate flooring on ceiling.

Install a decorative molding to finish the ceiling and cover the nails or screws along the walls. Decide which direction the ceiling joists run and snap a chalk line perpendicular to the joists every 16 inches across the ceiling. To install a laminated plank ceiling follow these steps. Contractors can install wood flooring planks over a flat drywall ceiling in good condition.

Drywall plays the role of subfloor in this case but the ceiling joists must be located and marked. Place the grooved edge up against the corner of the wall. Place your first laminate flooring plank in the upper right corner of the wall. Plan to install the planks perpendicular to the joists and leave room in your budget for additional blocking or drywall alterations to ensure adequate support.

This video is part of diy to the rescue show hosted by amy devers karl champley. Upgrade the ceiling of any space by installing laminate plank. We paint the walls ceiling baseboard and trim and install new laminate flooring in the latest craft room makeover update. Using a stud easy to install tongue and groove planks add architectural interest to a vaulted ceiling.

When installing the last row of planks allow a 1 2 inch clearance from the end wall and secure the last row with face nails or screws like you did with the first row. Laminate flooring planks install with a tongue and groove system so each plank has a tongued side and a grooved side.