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Wood Ceiling: Perimeter From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-410

After looking over the materials in the ceiling kit, host Paul Ryan begins measuring out the perimeter. Using the laser level, he measures down from the ceiling and marks studs to add the 1x birch supports for the custom wood ceiling.

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	This sitting room was vanilla plain.
	But now, take a good look...up!
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

Time: 20 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

Wood ceiling kit
Safety glasses
360 degree laser level
Compound miter saw
Stud finder
Impulse nailer
Fine tooth pole saw
Needle nose pliers
Cordless drill
Ladder
Tape measure
Pencil
1x pine
Lag screws
Lag screw bit
Nails
Wire
Workout weights

Setting Up Perimeter

1. Determine dimensions of room and which way ceiling joists run.

2. Determine how far down from ceiling you want the grid to come down. For this project that is 4-1/4" from the ceiling.

3. Set a reference line using a 360 degree laser level and adjust the laser to the proper height from the ceiling (figure A).

4. The laser level can wobble up and down with people walking around the room. So mark the laser line every few feet.

5. Mark the studs all around the room. 1x pine will be installed all around the perimeter of the room so the grid can attach to it.

6. Take a 1x piece of pine frame and mark it on the center of the stud (figure B).

7. Using a compound miter saw, cut the pine frame to size (figure C).

8. Hold the pine frame just above the reference line, and fasten to the studs with an impulse nailer (figure D).

9. Keep working around the perimeter of the room.

RESOURCES :

Wood Ceiling
Model Number: Mission Style
Color: Nutmeg and Natural

Manufacturer: 5th Wall Designs
Contact: Greg Moore, Owner
E-mail: info@fifthwalldesigns.com
Website: www.fifthwalldesigns.com

Lighting
Product: Urban Oasis Pendant
Model Number: 45120
Style: Bronze Luster

Manufacturer: Bellacor.com
2425 Enterprise Dr.
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Telephone: 1-651-294-2512 (1-877-723-5522)
Contact: Chris Fowler
Website: www.bellacor.com

GUESTS :

Gregory Moore, President &
Brooke Moore
5th Wall Designs
3011 82nd Lane NE
Minneapolis, MN 55449
Telephone: 1-877-5thwall

Hans Mouritzen
Navy Island Plywood
275 Marie Ave. E
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Telephone: 1-651-451-4454
Website: www.navyisland.com