I'm thinking of building a coffered ceiling in one of my rooms, but I've never built one, or seen one done.
My guess is that I should screw something like a 1x to the ceiling, and then build the boxing. Once the boxing is in place, then add any finish trim. [edit] I forgot the minor detail, that the ceiling is a layer of 3/4" OSB attached to the joists, followed by a layer of 5/8" gypsums... so I don't have to worry about using toggle bolts, etc)
I was thinking it would be best to screw the boxing to the 1x mounting plate, but would prefer to nail it because of dealing with plugs vs filling nail holes. Then too, I will be adding some trim molding... so does it matter?
Anyone have any advice or tips?
I'm thinking about something like this: (But not nearly as ornate)
Thanks for anything you can suggest!!
My guess is that I should screw something like a 1x to the ceiling, and then build the boxing. Once the boxing is in place, then add any finish trim. [edit] I forgot the minor detail, that the ceiling is a layer of 3/4" OSB attached to the joists, followed by a layer of 5/8" gypsums... so I don't have to worry about using toggle bolts, etc)
I was thinking it would be best to screw the boxing to the 1x mounting plate, but would prefer to nail it because of dealing with plugs vs filling nail holes. Then too, I will be adding some trim molding... so does it matter?
Anyone have any advice or tips?
I'm thinking about something like this: (But not nearly as ornate)
Thanks for anything you can suggest!!
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