Hello
I'm in the process of furnishing our attic and I have replaced the original beams with a set of slightly larger dimensions while also raising them a bit.
The beams themselves are hexagonal (rectangular beams with beveled lower edges) and I have combined this with tongue and groove planks.
Now to the problem - I cannot get the tongue and groove wood nicely around the beams. It becomes uneven and unsightly no matter what I do. Does anyone have any tips on how to cover this in the best way? The ceiling will be painted with a covering white paint, while the beams are dark-stained. The gaps that have formed are about 0.5-2cm wide. Trim, sealant, or what is recommended?
It feels really disappointing not to get the final finish right since the preliminary work has required a lot of time from me and friends.
I'm in the process of furnishing our attic and I have replaced the original beams with a set of slightly larger dimensions while also raising them a bit.
The beams themselves are hexagonal (rectangular beams with beveled lower edges) and I have combined this with tongue and groove planks.
Now to the problem - I cannot get the tongue and groove wood nicely around the beams. It becomes uneven and unsightly no matter what I do. Does anyone have any tips on how to cover this in the best way? The ceiling will be painted with a covering white paint, while the beams are dark-stained. The gaps that have formed are about 0.5-2cm wide. Trim, sealant, or what is recommended?
It feels really disappointing not to get the final finish right since the preliminary work has required a lot of time from me and friends.
foam into the gaps? (tape the rafters so they don't get foam stuck there). Let the foam cure, then cut with, for example, a utility knife that you lay "against" the ceiling so you cut flush.
Then maybe wall filler or wood filler into the pores of the foam.
At least you get it tight, and maybe it can look better than the gaps themselves.
I have irregular rafters across the house myself (and the gaps you mention).
I've just foamed and cut away the joint. So right now it looks a bit ugly with half-green foam showing. The idea is to do it in the style I described unless I come up with other ideas...
This is just an idea for you, don't know the final result yet. But consider it at least.
Then maybe wall filler or wood filler into the pores of the foam.
At least you get it tight, and maybe it can look better than the gaps themselves.
I have irregular rafters across the house myself (and the gaps you mention).
I've just foamed and cut away the joint. So right now it looks a bit ugly with half-green foam showing. The idea is to do it in the style I described unless I come up with other ideas...
This is just an idea for you, don't know the final result yet. But consider it at least.