Paneling and Trim - 1" x 6" T&G "paneling"
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redtoadjim
08-20-05, 01:40 AM
Hello,
I have 2 questions concerning the knotty-pine planks I want to use in finishing my basement walls.
#1 - I decided to use these tongue and groove planks after I framed the room with metal studs. Also, I want to install them horizontally, from floor to ceiling. My question is what is your opinion on the best way to attach them to the metal studs? I'm considering 'ripping' 1 1/2" strips of 1/2" osb and screwing them to each stud for a furring strip. Then, applying some liquid nails at each contact point, and useing a finish nail gun to shoot a nail through the tongue into each stud.
#2 - I thought it might be easier to stain and polyurethane each plank before hanging it, but was worried that it might "swell" the wood in a way that might make installation more difficult. Is this a factor?
Thank you for any and all advice you can give.
Jim
I have 2 questions concerning the knotty-pine planks I want to use in finishing my basement walls.
#1 - I decided to use these tongue and groove planks after I framed the room with metal studs. Also, I want to install them horizontally, from floor to ceiling. My question is what is your opinion on the best way to attach them to the metal studs? I'm considering 'ripping' 1 1/2" strips of 1/2" osb and screwing them to each stud for a furring strip. Then, applying some liquid nails at each contact point, and useing a finish nail gun to shoot a nail through the tongue into each stud.
#2 - I thought it might be easier to stain and polyurethane each plank before hanging it, but was worried that it might "swell" the wood in a way that might make installation more difficult. Is this a factor?
Thank you for any and all advice you can give.
Jim
chfite
08-20-05, 10:08 AM
You method of attachment sounds workable.
Finish won't swell the wood. Finishing before installing is a good way to reduce the work involved. Touch up any damage during installation and apply the final coat of finish to wrap it all up. Take care not to let the finish collect in the grooves or on the tongues. This will avoid bingind during installation.
Finish won't swell the wood. Finishing before installing is a good way to reduce the work involved. Touch up any damage during installation and apply the final coat of finish to wrap it all up. Take care not to let the finish collect in the grooves or on the tongues. This will avoid bingind during installation.