5 Best Of How To Install Beadboard Paneling On The Ceiling Free Download. Classic beadboard installed on the ceiling is a great way to update a room without spending a lot of. Spread the wood glue with a notched trowel as you slip the boards into place.
Use the Liquid Nails paneling adhesive and apply around the edges of the panel and then in an S pattern. Once its on you have a 20-minute window to get it on the ceiling which you will find yourself very grateful for if your experience is anything like ours. Check the edge for plum with a level.
Slide the tongues in the grooves leaving a 116-inch space between the visible edges to allow for expansion in humid weather.
Locate the centers of the ceiling joists on each side of the area to receive the bead board and snap chalk lines between the marks to note the locations of the joists. We used a jig saw and it worked great. Use the Liquid Nails paneling adhesive and apply around the edges of the panel and then in an S pattern. Align the top edges with the level line.