Our story continues in Secretary, MD! We are still working on the “Orange” bedroom and just tackled the ceiling. The plaster was cracked, and large pieces were missing. The previous owner had installed a drop ceiling, but we knocked that out and began again. We used their framework and installed a gorgeous new shiplap ceiling in its place!

Take a look! I edited out all the parts where we were tired and not so chirpy! DIY with a spouse is a true test of marriage!

What You Will Need:

• Strong Back and Arms Boards for

• Frame:1" x 2"

• Shiplap: We purchased from Lowes (Classic 5.25-in x 12-ft White Pine Shiplap Wall Plank (Coverage Area: 5.25-sq ft))

• Nail Gun

• 18 Gauge Brad Nails

• Table Saw

• Square Level

• Spackling

• Paint: we used Behr Ceiling Paint in Flat

• Sprayer: Wagner Handheld Paint Sprayer

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