But before you rush to your local home center or a lumberyard for materials consider some of the main advantages and pitfalls of both ceiling materials.
Tongue and groove pine wood ceiling.
Choose a finish to match your look as paint stain whitewash or clear finishes can transform any wood project.
A gorgeous natural wood ceiling with an installation process that is easier than drywall.
Tongue and groove ceilings are usually coated with a urethane sealer that protects the wood and also allows for easy cleaning.
Others like the 1x8 boards used here have a groove down the middle of one face to give.
But other wood options and sizes can be special ordered.
The use of t g material for a vaulted design like this is excellent.
Perfect for interior or exterior projects boards are light weight and easy to nail saw trim or cut.
The ceiling is composed of interlocking panels nailed using a blind method that renders the hardware barely noticeable.
Tongue and groove wood ceilings are often made of knotty pine cypress or cedar.
The reason is that it can add a character to the ceiling as well as the entire porch.
Tongue and groove ceiling planks with their authentic wood looks create a decorative focal point for any room.
Wood tongue and groove paneling offers a tantalizing drywall alternative.
Some boards are rough on one face and smooth on the other.
Most of the tongue and groove you ll find at home centers and lumberyards is 1x6 or 1x8 spruce.