Do It Yourself Diy Coffered Ceiling

Building the base 1.

Do it yourself diy coffered ceiling.

Cut widths of beam according to your measurements to build the other sides of the boxes. We partnered with woodgrain using their finished elegance line for this project just like we did with the diy wainscoting we shared a couple of weeks ago. All the coffered ceiling beams are made from 1 2 mdf constructed in a u shape that is. Draw a rough sketch of how you want your diy coffered ceiling to look to help you visualize.

From here cut a pair of cripple studs which are 1x1 vertical supports. The reason for the coffered ceiling is two fold. Measure your ceiling space and draw. Start by cutting 1x6 inch lumber to the length of your coffered ceiling box and nail it to the ceiling joists where you want it to sit.

One it covers the aging drywall seams without be having to do a ton of overhead sheetrock work two it acts as a conduit for the ramax supplying the new lights in the room. Be sure to keep these in mind when planning your. This diy coffered ceiling design was actually fairly easy in the grand scheme of things and way easier than in the stairwell since we didn t have to balance ladders on the stairs. Like i mentioned we.

You need to decide the number of coffers you want as well as the depth and width of the beams the style color and materials you ll be using. Find and mark your ceiling joists with a pencil and a stud finder. Each will be the length of the side of the beam. Whether you decide on a diy coffered ceiling design or are working with a professional the first step takes place on paper.