Plank Ceiling Installation Progress + Opinions Needed
The weather here has been absolutely gorgeous as of late. You just can't beat 70 degree weather!
I know I haven't posted in a while (long story involving my allergies and a stray cat residing in our office...anyhoo) but I thought I'd share some pictures of our plank ceiling progress in the kitchen. We started the install this week and are about 2/3's of the way finished with adding the boards - then we'll need to install some box beams, put on another coat of gloss paint, and add the crown moulding. I was so excited about the impact that the wood ceiling has on our kitchen so far so a snapped a few photos.
Just getting started...We didn't tear down our old (horrifically ugly) ceiling but just installed right on top of it. We are using 5 inch wide X 3/4 inch thick tongue and groove pine.
A whole row completed...
Two rows completed...We'll be putting beams over those seams where the ends butt up against each other.
Next we'll do the ceiling above the dining area. Hubs was itching to do it this weekend, but we had to bring more planks from the garage to acclimate for a week or so before installing them.
On the subject of beams...one of us wants to put beams *just* at the seams and one of us wants to put beams at the seams AND at the middle of the planks. The beams are not going to be monstrous, perhaps only 5 inches wide and about 4 or so inches deep. We will paint them the same color as the ceiling. Thoughts and opinions would be appreciated!
Here is a view of the kitchen area from the living room.
This is a view from the kitchen into the dining area. The kitchen and dining is one big space.
More beams (one every 3 feet) or Fewer beams (one every 6 feet) ???
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It's looking beautiful. I still can't get over the incredible transformation of your kitchen cupboards. Bravo!
Your cabinets are stunning! So much fun. I LOVE LOVE LOVE them.
I found your blog fun to browse through. We have the same taste.
The kitchen is looking great! Are you going to make fake beams? We built (or I should say my husband built) a box beam ceiling in our living room/dining room. It sounds like you just want two beams going across. I wonder if you could take a photo and either draw the beams on top of it, or use a photo program to draw them in to see what you think. Have you seen other ceilings with beams like you want?
It's hard to say for sure without being in the room to see but I think the beams every 6 feet, 3 feet may be too busy. But like I said, it's hard to say without being in the room.
Kim~
I LOVE the planks-you've given me some great ideas! Time to put my husband to work! I would do fewer planks-keep it simple. Thanks for sharing the latest project with us.
~Bethany
Your kitchen cabinets are beautiful. What degreaser did you use and where did you get it?
Every time I see your kitchen cabinets I sigh...they are so gorgeous. You did such a wonderful job on them!
The beams...less is more in my opinion. I think beams every 3 feet would be too much. The ceiling is looking fantastic...can't wait to see the end result.
~Poppy
Thank you so much, everyone:) I do believe I'll be painting *something* for the rest of my life, hehe. Cabinets, ceilings, furniture...will it ever end?:)
I appreciate the comments about the beams...keep them coming! We hope to get to the beams within the next week or so - can't wait!
Kathy, the degreaser I used is called Greased Lightning. You can buy it at Lowes and probably even at Home Depot or Wal-mart. It works great! Spray it on and let it just stand there (or drip) for a little bit. The dirt will just come right off!
Oh, Trissa, I meant to answer your question...Yes, we are planning on building box beams. I LOVE yours - you guys did an awesome job! This will be the first time we've ever built any, but hopefully it won't be too terribly hard (let's hope!).
If we go with placing a beam at the seams only, we'll have three beams total for the kitchen and dining area combined. That's a good idea about using a program to do a mock up...a may have to try that - thanks!
I vote for beams at the seams.
Kim, wonderful progress. I'm glad you posted pictures. What a change! I'm not sure about the number of beams. I am leaning towards having fewer, but it's hard to say without seeing everything in person. I would love to see the mock-up if you have time. Good luck and keep up the good work!
I vote for less beams. This comes from someome who used to have beams and couldn't wait util they were gone. Mine were not the same color as the ceiling so maybe that was the problem. Your kitchen looks great!
What you've got done now, Kim, is BEAUTIFUL!
The planks just finish the kitchen beautifully, Kim. You've worked so hard and the transformation is just amazing. I would tend to go for fewer beams, ie every 6 feet. Although the ceiling is wonderful, you don't want it to be the focus and I think more beams would make it too busy.
Less beams. Every 3 feet would be too busy, I'm afraid. And less beams means less work.
Its looking great Kim! I love the planks! And its good to hear from you again, but I know how it can be! Esp when you have to take advantage of the good weather! Been thinking of you and visiting often! =))
Ta Ta for now!
Thanks again for all the comments...it's good to hear from you all:) It looks like "less" is more,eh? Admittedly, I'm the one that wanted more beams. I'd love to be able to have a place to hang dried herbs and flowers in the future...love the look of a few hanging from above:) But we'll let you know what we do!
I like the idea of the beams every six feet. I think they would have a bigger visual impact that way. You have a lovely blog!
I think the ceiling looks great!! I have "bead board" on a few ceilings and it looks so vintage and cozy. It certainly makes any room look better.
I love how the kitchen looks.
I will be peeking in at your blog from time to time...
thanks,
Clevsea
THank you, Becka and Clevsea! We've been working on the kitchen for FOREVER but one day it will be finished. Hopefully the rest of it will come together ok...there is so much left to do!
You're more than welcome.
My current house is almost 100 years old-------but the dumb kitchen was remodeled about 7 years before we moved in.
I want a cottage look in there. Or even a "potting shed" look.
Clevsea
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