{"id":1636,"date":"2021-08-12T08:54:57","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T13:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twomakeahome.com\/?p=1636"},"modified":"2021-10-27T07:31:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T12:31:03","slug":"how-to-finish-a-tongue-and-groove-pine-ceiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/twomakeahome.com\/how-to-finish-a-tongue-and-groove-pine-ceiling\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Finish A Tongue and Groove Pine Ceiling"},"content":{"rendered":"

At this moment, you are elated because you have completed your tongue and groove pine ceiling installation in your home or on your porch. You did it to create a rustic feel inside your home or give your porch ceiling southern charm. Whatever your reason is for installing tongue and groove pine ceilings, you are now staring at them, wondering whether you should finish them and how you should finish them.<\/p>\n

When it comes to pine, it is such a beautiful and alluring natural wood that it almost seems like a sin to cover them with any substance, whether it\u2019s a paint or finish. However, it is a good idea to finish your pine rather than leave it in its natural state.<\/p>\n

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You must keep in mind that pine is a very soft wood<\/a> and is vulnerable to just about anything. Natural, unfinished pine is susceptible to discoloration, cracking, and moisture. A finish will help protect from wood oil, dirt, and moisture<\/a> and keep it looking good for many years to come.<\/p>\n

What is Tongue and Groove Pine?<\/h2>\n

Before deciding the best way to finish tongue and groove pine, it is best to start with what it is. Tongue and groove pine<\/a> paneling is a way of fitting wood together in a seamless manner. There is one edge of the paneling that juts out on one side. The other side has an opening for receiving the protruding edge from another piece of paneling.<\/p>\n

This technique makes for a much more secure installation than simply putting pine wood planks next to each other. The tongue and groove pine fit together snugly, almost like puzzle pieces. To ensure that the pieces fit together nicely and firm, you can use a wood block and gently hammer it to push the \u201ctongue\u201d part of the wood into the groove. Once your project is complete, you should have wood that perfectly fits with no openings for a gorgeous natural look. It will look like one endless sheet of pine wood instead of separate pieces.<\/p>\n

Why is it Installed on the Ceiling?<\/h2>\n

Tongue and groove pine can be installed on walls and ceilings. It is used on ceilings because it is easy to install, it\u2019s inexpensive<\/a>, and once installed, it is very aesthetically pleasing. Tongue and groove ceilings make the ceiling appear even and symmetrical. In addition, because the pieces fit together snuggly, you never have to worry about seeing through cracks between the panels.<\/p>\n

Many home ceilings have drywall installed in them. The drywall ceilings are usually finished with a type of textured pattern to hide any unevenness. Tongue and groove pine is a unique alternative to drywall that can certainly create a very distinctive look for your ceiling. Most people use the tongue and groove pine to create a rustic look for their cabin or vacation home, but you can also use it in your home to create an alternative textured design for your ceiling.<\/p>\n

Why You Should Finish Your Pine Ceilings<\/h2>\n

After installing your tongue and groove pine ceilings, it may be tempting to leave them in their natural state. The perfectly balanced design is very visually appealing. To finish the pine seems as if it would take away from the natural appearance. However, leaving the pine ceilings unfinished can create more -problems in the long term. Therefore, it would be a good idea to finish your pine ceilings.<\/p>\n

The traditional problems with unfinished pine, such as stains from people touching it, won\u2019t be as prevalent with tongue and groove ceiling pine. This is because the ceiling won\u2019t be an area that will be exposed to high traffic. Therefore, you won\u2019t have to deal with fingerprints getting the natural pine dirty. Cracking can become an issue with ceiling pine, however. Since heat rises, the ceiling is exposed to constant warming and cooling, leading to pine shrinking and expanding. To keep your wood from being damaged, using a finish will help.<\/p>\n

Although it is recommended that you finish your pine<\/a> ceilings, keep in mind that this wood is tough to finish. Pine wood can soak up finishes at an uneven rate creating a blotchy finish with the wood. Nothing is worse than having a gorgeous natural pine ceiling that has been destroyed by a finish that appears to be blotchy.<\/p>\n

If you do happen to create a blotchy mess with your gorgeous pine<\/a> ceilings, you can rescue them by sanding them and starting over again. Before applying a finish, you should use a pre-stain wood conditioner to help the finish apply evenly on the wood. To avoid blotching issues with your pine ceiling, it would be best to apply the finish before the installation. This will save you a lot of hard work by seeing the problems with the wood while they are unattached to the ceiling so that you can address them before installation.<\/p>\n

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How to Finish Tongue and Groove Pine Ceilings<\/h2>\n

When finishing your tongue and groove pine ceiling, you will first need to decide if you want to have a surface finish or a penetrating finish. A surface finish is a paint finish or any finish that sits on top of the wood. A penetrating finish penetrates the surface of the wood to create a more natural look. Surface finishes are more durable than penetrating finishes, but they don\u2019t look as natural<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Most people will opt to finish their tongue and groove pine ceilings with a penetrating finish. This is because most people like the natural look of pine ceilings and want to preserve<\/a> them as much as possible. There are many ways to finish pine ceilings using penetrating finishes. Here are the most common types of penetrating oil finishes:<\/p>\n