Ceilings
The design and construction of your ceiling can make a room. Here, you’ll discover ceiling options for your next project.
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How to Install a Pine Tongue and Groove Ceiling
There are several reasons you might want to install tongue and groove boards on your ceiling. Here's how to do it to conceal a tired plaster ceiling, add a stylish pop to a room, or create a rustic feel on a porch.
How To Vault a Ceiling
Our guide to vaulted ceilings will help you decide whether the renovation is right for you. Explore ideas, safety considerations, and more.
How To Install a Ceiling Fan
Installing a ceiling fan is relatively simple. Here’s a step-by-step guide to putting in a fan without attic access.
3 Ways to Remove Popcorn Ceiling
Want to remove your dated popcorn ceiling? Read our guide to decide between scraping, covering, or skimming.
How To Texture a Ceiling
If you’re tired of the same old flat surface or dealing with a ceiling full of imperfections, a textured ceiling may be the way to go.
How To Patch a Hole in a Textured Ceiling
After some electrical work, This Old House paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner patch a hole left in a textured ceiling.
Paint it: Take a shine to the ceiling
Luscious color overhead in a light-reflecting finish can give your entry—and spirits—a lift.
How To Clean a Popcorn Ceiling: A Comprehensive Guide
Cleaning your popcorn ceiling can be a grimy and time-consuming job, but with these tips, you can safely do it yourself.
Everything Thing You Need to Know to Install a Drop Ceiling
Read This Guide to Understand the Difference Between Suspended and Surface-Mounted Drop Ceilings, How to Install Them, and More.
How To Build a Wood Beam Ceiling
Follow this guide to add character to your home using decorative wood ceiling beams. We break down the installation process, cost, and more.
Replacing Ceilings in Old Homes: A Step by Step Guide
Learn how to know when to replace an old ceiling, what your options are, and what you should look out for in our guide.
How to Size and Install a Ceiling Fan
A step-by-step guide to help you choose the right ceiling fan for your space and put it into place.
How to Paint a Popcorn Ceiling
If you're interested in painting your popcorn ceiling, read this guide to find out everything you need to know.
Adding Crown Molding to a Coffered Ceiling
This Old House home builder Jeff Sweenor explains how he trimmed out the coffered ceiling of our Westerly project
Westerly in Detail: Applied Rafter Tails
How do you apply rafter tails to the exterior of a structure after the walls have been sheathed? Home builder Jeff Sweenor developed a simple solution that's efficient to execute
How To Flatten a Textured Ceiling
Read our guide to easily flatten your textured ceiling and discover how to achieve a sleek, flat ceiling without scraping.
How to Patch a Plaster and Lathe Ceiling
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster ceiling in an older home.
Barrington | Architectural Moldings created from Polyurethane
Norm sees the decorative brackets being used on the exterior and learns why polyurethane is a better choice than PVC stock for this application
Paint a Single, Bold Stripe
One wide swath of color can create a fresh, clean look that highlights a room’s best assets
How To Patch a Ceiling
See step by step how to repair ceiling cracks, holes, dings, and water damage. Get expert tips on identifying and preventing ceiling damage.
How to Replace a Skylight
When you're ready to replace your skylight, watch our video to learn how to swap out your old unit for a new one with a watertight seal.
Antique Home Decor: 20 Easy Ideas
These modern versions of old world home accents give the same look without the wait (or cost).
How To Install a Ceiling Fan on a Cathedral Ceiling
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a fan on a cathedral ceiling.
How To Paint a Ceiling
Painting your ceiling doesn’t have to be a difficult project. Make your fifth wall pop with these easy-to-follow steps.
5 Ideas for Faux Wood Beams
Faux wood beams can add charm to your home without the expense of the real thing. Here are ideas for how to use them in your home design.
How to Replace a Leaking Skylight
Got a leaking skylight? Learn how to install a new skylight into an existing opening with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
Everything You Need to Know to Repair a Cracked Drywall Ceiling
This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, demonstrates how to permanently patch a damaged and cracked drywall ceiling.
Finding and Restoring Hidden Plaster Details
In an act of upside-down residential archaeology, the This Old House TV crew reveals—and rebuilds—historical plaster details entombed above a false ceiling
Everything You Need to Know to Build a Coffered Ceiling
Apply basic carpentry techniques to primed boards and molding to add an elegant touch to any room. We walk through step-by-step instructions.
How To Install a Skylight
TOH general contractor Tom Silva shows how to install a skylight on your roof. New designs and better flashing make for a watertight seal.
39 Crown Molding Design Ideas
Steal these ceiling trim ideas to add more style to your rooms.
Reinvent a Room by Painting the Ceiling With Color
Follow our tips for tapping the hidden-in-plain-sight potential of that fifth wall