I have a customer that wants to put a 3/8″ engineered flooring on her ceiling. I don’t think it will get much foot traffic but am curious if any of you guys have done this and if there are any tips or things to think about. Not sure I want this job. Thanks for any input.
American Tradition
Trim Carpentry Co.
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Why not?
Strap the ceiling. Nail away.
Unless you can find Click & Stick Laminate Ceiling <G>
I'd take a look at the Armstrong ceiling panels.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
If you're talking about Pergo style flooring (glued together), it sounds like a huge PIA.
You'd have to nail it to keep it up there, and that could be a nightmare
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What Jeff suggests is what belongs on the ceiling. Mounts with clips, no exposed fasteners except the start and finish. 3/8" thick, wood grain and it looks good. Check it out here:
http://www.armstrong.com/resclgam/na/ceilings/en/us/browse.asp?type=type&shapeId=3&x=14&y=4
A melamine like repo of wood in several colors over MDF.
Woodhaven by Armstrong.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
Quittin' Time
sounds like a pure pain in the asz
but if you decide to do it, and you need a stapler, I got a bostich lam floor stapler for sale!
nice plug!
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
I did that in a closet ,but with prefinnished hardwood.
I've got a customer who had me install engineered floating cork flooring in their kitchen and family room. They decided they wanted cork on the ceiling of the family room too. The company makes matching cork tiles that I was able to adhere to the ceiling with contact cement. It looks awesome.
http://www.naturalcork.com/products.html
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Thanks for everyones advice.American Tradition
Trim Carpentry Co.