Wood tongue and groove paneling offers a tantalizing drywall alternative.
Tongue and groove wood patio ceiling.
Woodhaven tongue and groove ceiling planks are made of medium density fiberboard and come in wood tone shades that reproduce the look of natural wood even down to the grain.
Tongue and groove ceilings are usually coated with a urethane sealer that protects the wood and also allows for easy cleaning.
A gorgeous natural wood ceiling with an installation process that is easier than drywall.
The tongue and groove ceiling on this porch is from a clear poplar material.
The beadboard and painted white designs can be painted to complement colors used on walls floors upholstery or accent pieces.
The ceiling is composed of interlocking panels nailed using a blind method that renders the hardware barely noticeable.
As the wood dries and shrinks unfinished stripes will appear where the tongues withdraw from the grooves.
Tongue and groove wood ceilings are often made of knotty pine cypress or cedar.
Unfinished tongue and groove boards installed in humid summer conditions can be an ugly mess during the dryness of winter.
Tongue and groove boards are notorious for shrinking and expanding with changes in temperature and humidity.
Or choose a flooring made from a wood that stands up to the weather such as teak or cedar and either get it prefinished or leave it unfinished for a more rustic look.
Two other elements support the masculine look in this rustic porch design.