11 Best Of How To Install Wood Flooring On A Ceiling Best Wallpaper JPG. Install the second plank next to the first by aligning the tongue into the groove and press the plank down to snap it in place. Align the first board with the layout line with the tongue facing into the room.
Begin the first row of flooring by placing the planks with the tongue side facing the wall. Fasten a 1-x-3 furring strip to the ceiling along the chalk line using 2 12-inch wood screws. Drive the fasteners in375 inches 095 cm away from the edges of each sheet and space them 7 inches 18 cm apart along the perimeter.
Place spacers inside the expansion gap the space between the wall and floor that allows the wood to expand from heat and humidity.
Plan to install the planks perpendicular to the joists and leave room in your budget for additional blocking or drywall alterations to ensure adequate support. You will see a slight v-groove in this corner. The holes should be 6 inches apart and 12- to 1-inch from the. Plan to install the planks perpendicular to the joists and leave room in your budget for additional blocking or drywall alterations to ensure adequate support.