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by Robin
This DIY shiplap ceiling was so easy to do, we weren’t even planning to write up the tutorial. But after we shared our post about how to make a faux beam that we made look like reclaimed wood – readers started asking us how we did the shiplap ceiling, too.
(Many people have asked where to get this gorgeous ceiling fan – it’s here.)
So here you go – a very simple tutorial for how to install a shiplap ceiling!
We have so many projects to show you from our Mobile Home Makeover. We’ve finally solved the worst of the problems:
- fixed Water damage!
- perfected Rodent proofing!
- Craziness Absolutely Everywhere!
It feels fabulous to finally be working on the prettier parts that are infinitely more fun to share.
We haven’t talked much about our bunkie – which is weird because it’s one of our favourite features of our weekend getaway! We’ve barely even shown you pictures of the place.
You may have caught a glimpse of it in our recent post about how we transformed our totally tacky shed.
The bunkie is really adorable. It’s a tiny log cabin – just big enough for a double bed with a cedar chest for a nightstand/storage.
We use it for overflow sleeping when we have extra visitors – usually, it’s our daughter and her friends. (And Ed and I have been known to sneak out here on rainy days if the mobile home is overrun with noisy kids.)
Enough blah blah about the bunkie!
Here’s what we promised – how we installed our simple DIY shiplap ceiling:
- This DIY shiplap ceiling was so easy to do, we weren't even planning to write up the tutorial. But after we shared our post about how to make a faux beam that we made look like reclaimed wood – readers started asking us how we did the shiplap ceiling, too.
- Step 1: Demo your old ceiling and insulate as needed
- Step 2: Choose your Shiplap Ceiling Materials
- Step 3: Prime Your Boards
- Step 4: Install Your First Board PERFECTLY
- Step 5: Nail Your Boards in Place
- Step 6: Cover Roof Peak with Wood Faux Beam (full tutorial here)
- We've got lots of DIY Ceiling Ideas, find them all here…
Step 1: Demo your old ceiling and insulate as needed
Step 2: Choose your Shiplap Ceiling Materials
Step 3: Prime Your Boards
You’ll also notice that we primed our boards first. Consider doing this – it’s much faster to do them outside where you have space and don’t have to hold your arms up over your head. You can be so much less tidy which equals speed!
Step 4: Install Your First Board PERFECTLY
Step 5: Nail Your Boards in Place
Step 6: Cover Roof Peak with Wood Faux Beam (full tutorial here)
We’ve got more projects from our Mobile Home Makeover for you to enjoy! Check them – including the story behind this unique property – here.
Lynn Spencer
Thursday 23rd of July 2020
You always have such great tutorials and this is no exception! Thanks for the clear instructions.
Lynn
frugalfamilytimes
Thursday 23rd of July 2020
Thanks so much, Lynn! You're so sweet to comment. :)
Valerie Haumont
Friday 17th of July 2020
This is misleading. You don't show how you made the sides with the router.
frugalfamilytimes
Saturday 18th of July 2020
Nope. Not misleading at all. The product we used already has the sides with the grooves: https://www.homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-8-in-x-8-ft-Premium-Shiplap-Reversible-Pattern-Whitewood-Board-368260/100042287 You can see this in the photos.