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Add texture, warmth, and architectural detail to your interior spaces with ceiling board. Whether you're finishing a basement, enhancing a great room, or creating a custom feature ceiling, our ceiling boards offer a versatile solution for achieving a polished, professional look. Available in a variety of materials, profiles, and finishes—ceiling board is ideal for both traditional and contemporary designs. Easy to install and ready for paint or stain, it can help conceal imperfections, improve acoustics, and elevate the overall feel of any room. As a proudly Canadian company with locally owned stores, Windsor Plywood specializes in hard-to-find finishing materials and offers expert, personalized service to help bring your vision to life. Visit your local store to explore our full selection of ceiling board and complete your space with style and character.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ceiling board panelling and how is it installed?
Ceiling board panelling consists of tongue-and-groove or shiplap boards installed directly on ceiling joists or over a drywall ceiling surface. It adds warmth, texture, and character to a ceiling and is popular in cottage, farmhouse, and craftsman-style interiors. Boards are fastened through the tongue with finish nails to conceal fasteners.
What wood species are available in ceiling board panelling at Windsor Plywood?
Pine and cedar are the most common species for ceiling board due to their light weight, workability, and visual warmth. White pine is traditional for cottage and farmhouse ceiling applications. Cedar adds a natural scent and colour variation. MDF beadboard is an option for painted ceilings requiring a smooth, consistent finish.
How do I deal with the seams and edges at the ceiling perimeter?
Crown moulding or cove moulding at the ceiling-wall junction covers the perimeter gaps and raw edges of the ceiling boards, and creates a finished transition. The moulding is installed after the ceiling boards are complete. The reveal between the last board and the wall is covered by the moulding without needing to be a perfect cut.
Can ceiling board panelling be installed directly on open joists without drywall?
Yes. In unfinished spaces like porches, sunrooms, and garage ceilings, ceiling board can be installed directly on the joists. Ensure the joist spacing matches the board length for proper support and use appropriate fasteners for the span. For fire-rating requirements in attached garages, check local building code before eliminating drywall.
Is ceiling board panelling appropriate for a bathroom?
Solid cedar ceiling board with proper sealing is used in bathrooms and saunas given cedar's natural moisture resistance. Standard pine ceiling board needs thorough sealing on all faces and edges and is better suited for lower-moisture spaces. MDF ceiling board should not be used in bathrooms due to its susceptibility to moisture damage.