How To Install Laminate Flooring On 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.

How to install laminate flooring on ceiling.

Using a stud easy to install tongue and groove planks add architectural interest to a vaulted ceiling. Place your first laminate flooring plank in the upper right corner of the wall. We paint the walls ceiling baseboard and trim and install new laminate flooring in the latest craft room makeover update. To install a laminated plank ceiling follow these steps.

Jan 15 2017 to insure your laminate flooring stays securely in place you should secure the planks to the wall in the location of the studs. This video is part of diy to the rescue show hosted by amy devers karl champley. Place the grooved edge up against the 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.

Okay folks we have a lot of ground to cover in today s post so i will skip my usual pre game ramblings and jump right into it. Drywall plays the role of subfloor in this case but the ceiling joists must be located and marked. Installing a laminate wood ceiling. Laminate flooring planks install with a tongue and groove system so each plank has a tongued side and a grooved side.

Decide which direction the ceiling joists run and snap a chalk line perpendicular to the joists every 16 inches across the ceiling. When you re planning the job think about the directions you want the planks to run.