Ceiling Installation

Read through step-by-step tutorials to help you prepare for any installation pertaining to your ceiling.

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Everything Thing You Need to Know to Install a Drop Ceiling

Read This Guide to Understand the Difference Between Suspended and Surface-Mounted Drop Ceilings, How to Install Them, and More.
Kitchen with a wood beam ceiling.

How To Build a Wood Beam Ceiling

Follow this guide to add character to your home using decorative wood ceiling beams. We break down the installation process, cost, and more.
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How to Size and Install a Ceiling Fan

A step-by-step guide to help you choose the right ceiling fan for your space and put it into place.
Jeff Sweenor, Tom Silva, and Kevin O'Connor discuss adding crown molding to coffered ceiling at the Westerly House
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Adding Crown Molding to a Coffered Ceiling

This Old House home builder Jeff Sweenor explains how he trimmed out the coffered ceiling of our Westerly project
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How To Install a Tin Ceiling

Turn your blank ceiling into an architectural showpiece. Learn how to install a tin ceiling in this step-by-step guide.
A porch with a beadboard ceiling.

How to Install a Beadboard Porch Ceiling

Gussy up your porch in time for outdoor entertaining with this guide to installing a beadboard porch ceiling.
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How To Install Crown Molding: Cut, Cope & Hang

Follow along with Tom Silva as he shows us how to install crown molding. Get step-by-step instructions and expert tips.