DIY Network

Wood Ceiling: Panels and Lighting From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-410

Paul finishes by putting the final panels in place, and hanging the light from the center of the room.

advertisement

	This sitting room was vanilla plain.
	But now, take a good look...up!
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Time: 20 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

Wood ceiling kit
Safety glasses
360 degree laser level
Compound miter saw
Stud finder
Impulse nailer
Fine tooth pole saw
Needle nose pliers
Cordless drill
Ladder
Tape measure
Pencil
1x pine
Lag screws
Lag screw bit
Nails
Wire
Workout weights

Adding the Panels and Hanging the Light

1. Wipe down each panel before dropping into place (figure A).

2. When installing the panels, make sure to position them so the wood grain runs the same way (figure B).

3. If needed, cut the perimeter panels to size.

4. They pop right into place like acoustical ceiling tiles.

5. FYI: Switching out the panels with a different type of wood can transform the look of your ceiling without structurally changing anything.

6. If you need to install a light, take appropriate measurements and transfer those measurements using a square onto the back of the panel (figure C).

7. Use a spade bit to drill the hole (figure D).

8. Drill through the backside just until you break the surface. Flip it over and drill all the way through. This will prevent a blow out on the finished side.

9. Use an extension rod if the light fixture is too heavy to install onto the panel itself. Hook up electrical and hang from the inner ceiling.

RESOURCES :

Wood Ceiling
Model Number: Mission Style
Color: Nutmeg and Natural

Manufacturer: 5th Wall Designs
Contact: Greg Moore, Owner
E-mail: info@fifthwalldesigns.com
Website: www.fifthwalldesigns.com

Lighting
Product: Urban Oasis Pendant
Model Number: 45120
Style: Bronze Luster

Manufacturer: Bellacor.com
2425 Enterprise Dr.
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Telephone: 1-651-294-2512 (1-877-723-5522)
Contact: Chris Fowler
Website: www.bellacor.com

GUESTS :

Gregory Moore, President &
Brooke Moore
5th Wall Designs
3011 82nd Lane NE
Minneapolis, MN 55449
Telephone: 1-877-5thwall

Hans Mouritzen
Navy Island Plywood
275 Marie Ave. E
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Telephone: 1-651-451-4454
Website: www.navyisland.com