How To Install Tongue And Groove Ceiling Van. Divide the width of the ceiling by the surface width of each board not including the protruding tongue so that you can estimate the width in planks of your ceiling. Measure the ceiling s width and length to ensure you get the proper size board for the tongue and groove ceiling.
As most of my videos are rambling about what i ve done this one is actually a how to. A short video showing how to install a slatted ceiling into your van using 6mm plywood and pine tongue and groove cladding to give a slatted effect subscribe. Many people use wood slats generally tongue and groove for their ceilings which looks great and offers a lot of optoins in terms of materials and styles.
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Though you can do this post installation most. One of the questions i get asked the most about my diy promaster camper van is what i used for the walls and ceiling. Start with your first piece. If you re installing tongue and groove boards over drywall or plaster especially it s a good idea to install 1x2 battens and fasten them directly to the framing with 2 1 2 in.