Tongue And Groove Wood Patio Ceiling

Unfinished tongue and groove boards installed in humid summer conditions can be an ugly mess during the dryness of winter.

Tongue and groove wood patio ceiling.

Wood tongue and groove paneling offers a tantalizing drywall alternative. Tongue and groove wood ceilings are often made of knotty pine cypress or cedar. It looks beautiful when paired with the dark brown exposed beams which has the same look like the floor and door frame. For a plainer profile install tongue and groove flooring on your porch ceiling then paint or stain it.

As the wood dries and shrinks unfinished stripes will appear where the tongues withdraw from the grooves. The ceiling is composed of interlocking panels nailed using a blind method that renders the hardware barely noticeable. But before you rush to your local home center or a lumberyard for materials consider some of the main advantages and pitfalls of both ceiling materials. Or choose a flooring made from a wood that stands up to the weather such as teak or cedar and either get it prefinished or leave it unfinished for a more rustic look.

The beadboard and painted white designs can be painted to complement colors used on walls floors upholstery or accent pieces. Tongue and groove ceilings are usually coated with a urethane sealer that protects the wood and also allows for easy cleaning. A gorgeous natural wood ceiling with an installation process that is easier than drywall. The tongue and groove ceiling on this porch is from a clear poplar material.