Faux coffered drop ceilings were born.
Coffered ceiling tiles diy.
These wood look ceiling planks known as country classic planks go up just as easily as the 12 x 12 ceiling tiles while producing the look of real wood on the ceiling.
Whether you decide to diy a coffered ceiling or design and work with a professional to implement your plans the first phase takes place on paper.
Then a couple of new year s eves ago my sil sent us a hilarious video of my brother dancing to just dance on the wii at their neighbor s house and i spotted their ceiling.
So while this diy coffered ceiling isn t quite a beginner project it is doable if you have about medium diying skills.
We created a simple frame system using 2x4s to crisscross the ceiling.
Contributor chris beidel owner of pernt a handmade furniture company in brooklyn new york walks you through this ceiling beautification project.
We love coffered ceilings but our ceiling in our living room is only eight feet high so we knew that was a no go for us.
Constructing coffers on your own may seem daunting but we ll show you how even the average diyer can create this hallmark old house feature.
The frame is 1 foot down from the ceiling rafters to accommodate for clearance of the lowest hanging pipes which in our basement is the main drain.
To help you get a better idea of cost use the armstrong ceilings project estimator on our site.
And it adds a ton of character and style to a space.
If you d like to add dimension and character to a plain room nothing beats the traditional look of a coffered ceiling with its grid of bold beams.
Simply choose your desired look enter the dimensions of your space and get an armstrong ceiling tile material estimate.
Both of these ceiling types are simple to install directly to a smooth ceiling surface with an adhesive or with easy up tracks and clips which make installation a breeze.
Building the diy hidden access coffered ceiling frame.
This great room is surrounded by classy white walls and coffered ceiling.
There s a breakfast bar that looks very stylish.
We upgraded the standard popcorn ceiling in our nursery to a much more beautiful coffered ceiling using molding and paint.