Plywood Attic Ceiling

If the attic were designed as living space those ceiling joists would become floor joists and be much bigger.

Plywood attic ceiling.

It took 18 hours over two days to install 400 square feet of ceiling. Plywood is viable as a ceiling material particularly in the basement. If you lose your balance you could crash through the ceiling. Run the plywood down to the top of the knee wall.

You need 3 4 inch plywood. If you plan on placing the plywood around the perimeter of the opening or door and using it only to store light boxes or materials 1 2 inch thick plywood should suffice. Plywood allows easier access to pipes ducts and wiring than drywall. They must span at least three joists for stability.

Osb sheets plywood of 3 4 thickness screws and nails. Ceiling joists are typically 2 8 lumber floor joists are usually 2 10 or 2x 12 lumber. The plywood will create a smooth strong ceiling without having to apply drywall tape and mud to the ceiling. The photo at page top shows white attic mold on the roof sheathing and rafters and some brown or black mold on the attic side of ceiling drywall where we pulled back insulation.

Joist spacing and attic use the joist spacing in some attics is 24 inches and 1 2 inch sheets will sag and possibly break when spanning that distance. Sizing the plywood no matter what the spacing is on your ceiling joists 3 4 inch plywood should be used if you plan on walking on it. Materials required for finishing the attic walls and ceiling. The essential tools required.

That includes cutting and installing beams for a coffered ceiling look as well. I ll be adding an addition 8 hours for filling seams and finishing. Plywood serves capably as ceiling material in garages shops and rec rooms when aesthetic design is not an issue. When looking for attic mold trace both leak.

Some ceilings that appear to be beadboard are actually routed plywood. You will require paint insulation and boards in 2by4 dimensions. Use a piece of plywood or a couple of sturdy wide boards as a standing surface and move them around as you work. Prime and paint the walls and ceiling as desired.

Illuminate dark corners of the attic using portable battery operated lanterns or clip on workshop lights. If your attic joists won t bear the weight necessary to finish out a living space but the engineer cleared them to support floor decking for light storage you can install inch plywood or. Plywood is also more forgiving if you land between joists or studs.