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Timber finished ceilings

  • 27-09-2009 10:42pm
    #1
    johndaman66
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    Hi folks,

    Done a quick search but can't immediately find any previous threads on this. Would anybody be able to advise me on how to go about installing a timber finished ceiling. i seen them in a friends house and must say they are fantastic looking compared to my rough uneven skimmed ceilings. I'm a small bit slow at times but assume the skimmed ceiling boards would be taken off and the new timber ceiling is then nailed on?

    Also if anyone knew where a good place to get pre-finished timber ceilig boards in Limerick/ Kerry area it would be an added bonus.

    Many thanks in advance for any assistance provided.
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  • #2
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    if u dont have coving mite be easier to nail battens to the existing ceiling at regualar intervals (say 12 - 18 inches) and at 90 degrees to the direction you want your finished ceiling to run. will be less messy and no insulation to deal with. and just nail and glue your timber straight to this. you will need to try and fix the battens to your ceiling rafters for a secure fixing.


  • #3
    johndaman66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,099 ✭✭✭johndaman66


    Many thanks Mazgthespark. Your input is very much appreciated. What you are saying makes sense. I will probably attempt a bathroom first which is small and if it goes well I will continue. Do you know if there is any easy way of determining where the rafters are or is this guesswork?


  • #4
    mazthespark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭mazthespark


    its guesswork im afraid to a certain extent but once you find 2/3 can work from there. usually 14 - 18 inches apart. if u can gain access to the rafters from above can mark each side of one or 2 rafters with a small drill bit down through the ceiling. then measure the distance between them and can mark them then. if can only access part of them can measure them then transfer measurements to the other end of the room by measuring off the room wall. then would possibly chalk line there location to know exactly where they are. u may find a different way to do it also and may seem like a lot of planning but will make installing battens and timber easier if u can see all the rafter locations. hope that all makes sense :)


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