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Vinyl Beadboard Ceiling on Porch

by Shelly
(New England)

Partially installed vinyl beadboard showing plywood nailers

Partially installed vinyl beadboard showing plywood nailers

One of our site visitors, Shelly, contributed this photograph and helpful information about installing a vinyl beadboard ceiling:

    "I noticed that your ceiling page didn't mention vinyl specifically. I am almost finished installing a vinyl beadboard ceiling. I thought it might be helpful for people looking for a maintenance-free option.

    The 6" planks (actually solid soffit material) are run parallel to the joists with plywood strips running between joists to provide a nailing surface for every plank. Each plank is screwed (provides more control than nailing) in 4 places along the 6-ft length.

    Screw pattern is staggered so each course is screwed into every other strip. The cut ends (allow 1/4 on each end for expansion, and make sure the screws in the nailing flanges aren't so tight that the plank can't slide) are supported by J channel at the house (just the top of the J channel installed for the siding) and the carrying beam."

    Vinyl beadboard ceiling
    Finished ceiling


    "Here is a shot of the finished vinyl beadboard ceiling. I still have to finish the bottom of the beam, the other side of the beam (vented soffit) and replace some siding, then I'll share pictures of the whole porch!"

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Vinyl Beadboard Ceiling on Porch

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Jun 17, 2010
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by: Mary

Thanks, Shelly. You're doing a fantastic job on your porch ceiling.

You can email us with additional pictures when you are done. I sent you an email so you will have our email address.

We love your project. Thanks!
Jun 17, 2010
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by: Mary

Shelly,
We will link to this page from our ceiling page.
Maybe we will borrow the photograph for our ceiling page, too. Thanks a bunch.

Very kind of you,
Mary
Jun 17, 2010
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by: Shelly

I thought you might add this photo (with or without instructions) on your ceiling page. I did see PVC listed as a ceiling material but skimmed right over it with no photos.
Jun 17, 2010
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by: Mary

Shelly,
We really appreciate you sharing this info. Sent you an email also to say you're welcome to email us more photos when your project is completed and we'll publish them on that page.

Thanks a lot for your input.

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