Advice for Plank Ceiling on a Budget?
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Maybe keep it as a whole n use a router to create a plank texture, then I'd use a good paint with primer in it!!?
And paint it before you put up the boards. Making a hobby horse table for this is very easy. It will save a lot of neck aches.
Its usually painted before its put up. And there have been some problems with some plank ceilings and moisture from lumber that is not kiln-dried. Its more expensive but worth it to not have problems. What is hardboard? chip board?
You could use underlayment plywood ripped into planks, it is really inexpensive. We used it to make a faux shiplap wall in our bathroom, but the same process could be done on the ceiling. https://www.makingmanzanita.com/how-to-install-a-faux-shiplap-wall/