Hello folks,
I have an exposed beam in my house that I intend to clad with something more pleasing than plasterboard. I'm hoping to use 3 planks of square edged rustic oak that are as thin as possible.
I have seen the hollowed out beams designed for this purpose, but they are prohibitively expensive and I am worried about adding too much weight to this particular beam (it is pine / angle iron)
I'm facing a few problems. I've tried several internet searches, but to no avail - maybe my search terms are misleading.
1) What is the best way to join the underside plank and disguise the fact it is 3 pieces of wood? I have power planers etc, but no major woodworking tools.,
2) I'm finding it very difficult to source these planks - most places that look promising only want to deal withlarge quantities. I am in the North West (Cheshire).
3) Another option it pine and staining, but I imagine this may not look that good.... (my floor is oak).
I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the matter!
C heers
Chris
I have an exposed beam in my house that I intend to clad with something more pleasing than plasterboard. I'm hoping to use 3 planks of square edged rustic oak that are as thin as possible.
I have seen the hollowed out beams designed for this purpose, but they are prohibitively expensive and I am worried about adding too much weight to this particular beam (it is pine / angle iron)
I'm facing a few problems. I've tried several internet searches, but to no avail - maybe my search terms are misleading.
1) What is the best way to join the underside plank and disguise the fact it is 3 pieces of wood? I have power planers etc, but no major woodworking tools.,
2) I'm finding it very difficult to source these planks - most places that look promising only want to deal withlarge quantities. I am in the North West (Cheshire).
3) Another option it pine and staining, but I imagine this may not look that good.... (my floor is oak).
I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the matter!
C heers
Chris