Materials:

• Wood beadboard (in grade and size of your choice)

• Paint primer

• Paint (in color and texture of your choice)

• Padded T-braces

• Hand saw

• Hammer

• Furring strips (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut panels in different lengths so the seams don't line up (aligned seams create an unsightly crosshatch pattern of horizontal and vertical lines).

2. Prime and paint the boards. Sand them lightly between coats to smooth any raised grain.

3. Use padded T-braces to hold the panels to the ceiling. Nail the panels in place (see Photo 1). Plan your design so that you are nailing into ceiling joists, or screw a grid of furring strips to the joists for nailing.