How to Install Shiplap Ceiling

I’m getting ready to instal nickel gap on a ceiling for a client. Currently, the ceiling is exposed joist. I honestly can’t see any reason to install Sheetrock prior to Nickel gap installation. I respect your decision to do so. However, I have a different perspective. Ceiling joist should not vary. Frankly, if they do, then this variance wouldn’t be rectified by installing Sheetrock. If anything, the Sheetrock will add a significant level of difficulty to the installation and future access to plumbing and electrical connections. While the Sheetrock may add a some degree of insulation, the additional weight of the ceiling can be problematic. If you ever do have a water leak, access will be exponentially more difficult to identify and expose. I don’t see any issues with nailing directly to the ceiling joist using 2 1/2” finish nails without adhesive. I installed a shiplap ceiling directly to ceiling joist a few months ago using finish nails only. I removed a couple of boards during the installation and they were surprisingly hard to remove without adhesive. I even broke one of them trying to remove it. Personally, I like the idea of being able to remove and easily get a visual on plumbing and electrical access points without having to dig through multiple layers of ceiling panels.

This channel reminds me of This Old House on PBS. Great content.

Doc. What you use for your general. Caulking. Like for windows and doors. Interior and exterior ?

Looks good Doc

Loving watching this come together. Great content

Austin needs a scaffold

Looking great! You could become a builder. Great attention to detail. What size nails are you using for the shiplap?

DOC: I have not noticed that pond fountain/aerator running in a while. Wondering how it is holding up, and if you still Rx that model? Deciding on buying one for our pond. Thank you 😊

Hey Doc... we're wanting to put ship lap on or ceiling... my question is can we put it on are popcorn ceiling... I really don't want to scrape it off if I don't have too.

Not glue it's called adhesive

Doc, the house looks great but those three disconnect switches are crooked, they look cheesy!

What about mold on all that wood in the bathrooms?

Thank all of you. Love to see men doing great and hard work.

Seriously an opening burp 🙄

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