Comments on: Building a Coffered Ceiling

By: John Blackburn

John Blackburn — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:43:58 +0000

POP,

Thank you for sharing your knowledge/experience on coffered ceilings. I am anxious to begin this project in my formal living room. Having a 14 foot ceiling I believe this will create a great feel in this area of the house. One of the questions from another woodworker was a good one. How is the best way to attach an L bracket if it is not located on a ceiling joist? I welcome your advise.

John B.

By: Neil

Neil — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:04:24 +0000

This is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’ve been looking for ways to build something like this but the techniques I found are difficult!

I really like dark like dark walnut color. Would it be fine? And am I correct the the ceiling drywall should still be color white?

Awesome!

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The Constant Craftsman » Blog Archive » DIY Coffered Ceilings — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:30:12 +0000

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By: derek

derek — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:19:26 +0000

I’m lookin for answers to the last two questions on here…

By: James

James — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:57:12 +0000

I can’t wait to build a coffered ceiling in the living room of our new house. I am a little concerned with how to secure the L brackets to the ceiling. Obviously, if the L bracket falls on an I-Beam, you can attach it with a nail gun. What if the L brackets fall in between I-Beams? How do I attach the brackets to avoid having the coffered ceilings fall on my head during an episode of “Ask this Old House”.

By: Jeff Dempsey

Jeff Dempsey — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:17:46 +0000

Very cool approach! I was wondering if this could be a one man job and with this method it looks very promising. I would consider myself a novice carpenter, so I was wondering if I were planning to build a coffered ceiling that would ultimately be painted (not stained), what material would you recommend for the exterior facing boards? Also, if I was planning not using crown molding, simply running the side boards all the way to the ceiling, would you approach anything different. Thanks, Jeff.

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:46:10 +0000

I recently finished my first coffered ceiling and let me say the l-bracket technique and the information you supplied was spot on! The ceiling is just stunning! I would reiterate and say take your time when designing and laying out the plan. I snapped lines matching the entire grip and like anything well planned, life became easier after that! Thanks for the education. When I complete the painting detail, I’ll post a pic! Thanks for your well expressed lesson!

By: Pop in Training

Pop in Training — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:20:41 +0000

Hey Kevin, congratulations on the new home. I’ve seen coffered ceilings in just about any shape you can imagine. Your situation seems a little tricky, but I’m sure it could work. It’s a little tuff trying to visualize your situation. If you want to email me some pictures at bryan@georgiacustom.com I will be happy to take a look and post my suggestions right here. Thanks Bryan

By: Kevin Mechwart

Kevin Mechwart — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:41:53 +0000

My wife and I are really wanting a coffered ceiling in the family room of our new home. The problem is we would be working off of 2 1/2 walls, not your typical 3 or 4 wall room. Is there a way to lay out a coffered ceiling so that it looks really good with what we have to work with? I have not been able to find anything oline that would give us an idea of what it could look like. Any suggestions would be most appreciated!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:28:26 +0000

Thanks, these coffered ceilings used to be a real pain in the neck until Pop came up with this method. One man can do this ceiling without to much difficulty, but two men can knock one out in no time at all. I do not know any home builders in this area. However, there are a lot of new home publications in and around the Atlanta area that builders advertise in. This might be a good place to start. http://www.todayscustomhome.com/
Good Luck, Bryan