Build Coffered Ceilings
Building a Coffered Ceiling can be a very hard job if you let it, However, it can also be made simple. This article will teach you a basic building technic needed to build a coffered ceiling simple.
Instructions
1. The will be framed out of 2x4s and 1/2" OSB. This makes the strongest possible "frame" for your drywall and lights to hang on.
2. Get your height and width measurements figured for the ceiling so that you can cut the OSB to pre-build the "frame" in peaces on the floor, [for the smaller runs] long runs will be built on the ceiling and on the walls.
3. Run all of the longest runs first by running a 2x4 on the ceiling and wall at you height and width measurements. Nail the 1/2" OSB to the 2x4 on the ceilings then run a 2x4 flush to the bottom of the 1/2". [like the picture detail in step-2] Add one 2x4 block on each side then string a line from one side to the other, pull the center to the string then block them in 16" on center. It's best to start on the side walls working to the middle. [Note: in this drawing the Yellow is the walls, Blue is the 2x4 for the coffered frame, red is 1/2"OSB]
4. This detail shows a different view of how the blocking should look running down the bottom. Note: that after you string it straight its best to leave / install the string line so it can be left for the drywall crew. That way if something happens and it get bumped out they can adjust it back if needed.
5. This is a shaded top view of what the finished frame should look like. Framing in and blocking the centers and staight runs out should all be done with string lines. The center frames should be built like the frames on the walls, beside that they will have the "ceiling frame" with the 1/2"OSB on both sides.
6. After it is drywalled and painted you can add in some crown trim to give it the true coffered look. Plus after all the work framing the ceiling why not add a little extra custom crown trim.
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