Laminate Ceiling On Studs

Or you have to measure 24 inches to find the stud.
Laminate ceiling on studs. Fasten a 1 x 3 furring strip to the ceiling along the chalk line using 2 1 2 inch wood screws. You keep poking holes in your ceiling until you find the stud. In this video my life long best friend don shows me his method of doing a hardwood ceiling on a budget. Laminate flooring planks install with a tongue and groove system so each plank has a tongued side and a grooved side.
He uses laminate flooring inst. To fasten the planks to the ceiling small clips hook into the groove of each plank then are screwed onto the joists. When necessary shim the furring strips to ensure a flat installation of the planks. You have to move the nail left or right an inch or so and try again.
Be sure to attach furring around the perimeter of the room. Use two nails or screws at each joist to keep the furring flat. To insure your laminate flooring stays securely in place you should secure the planks to the wall in the location of the studs. Align the leading edge of the plank groove edge with the chalk line slide a metal clip underneath the first plank and screw it to the beam with the clip s notch grabbing onto the inside of the plank s groove.