DIY Coffered Ceiling
I wanted to give my bedroom a little something extra, so I decided to build a coffered ceiling!
This was all fine and dandy but...
Adding the coffered ceiling made it extra!!
Today I am going to show you just how I did this.
First thing I did was came up with a design plan, I decided to make 9 spaces so I measured my ceiling and went to the hardware store to get all my supplies.
Starting with my 1 x 4 primed mdf boards, I cut these down to the sizes I needed and then applied liquid nail and attached them to the studs in the ceiling with my nail gun.
You will need an extra set of hands for this job!!
As you can see here, I started with the outside frame of the ceiling and then worked my way to the inside.
Here you go, all the boards are attached, can you see it all coming together?
Now you could just finish with what I have here, but my husband wanted to add a little extra something to the edges, so we found these finger joint coves.
In order to place these, they needed to be cut upside down and backwards at a 45’ angle
I worked with one square at a time by cutting down my boards and attaching with the nail gun.
Once you have all your boards finished you will want to fill in all the nail holes.
I like to fill in and then wipe away the extra with wet wipes.
Then sand down everything for a smooth finish.
Now you will want to caulk all around the edges for a smooth professional finish.
And lastly paint, I am using extra white by Benjamin Moore in flat finish
What do you think?
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I love the outcome of your ceiling, I also love your dog, now, just wondering, can I borrow your extra set of hands...lol
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Beautiful!!
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It’s absolutely gorgeous!!! I like it so much I might try it in one of my bathrooms. Do you think it would look OK in a smaller room and what about maybe some color just curious Cindy
Never mind the ceiling, which came out wonderfully. Your dog is gorgeous is he/she an Akita mix? I know the markings are GSD or Husky but the shape of the head and ears look Akita. Just curious.