Wall Panels

Can I use wall panels on my basement ceiling?

I am planning my basement remodel and love the idea of a tongue and groove look for the ceiling. Is it possible to use painted wall panels screwed into the ceiling beams? That way the mechanics of the house can still be accessed but I don’t have an ugly drop ceiling.

Yes, we did this in our basement. I would just caution, to try and find lighter tongue and groove. They also have dropped ceiling tiles now that you can attach directly to the ceiling without the metal grids. I saw one just recently at a hardware store (in Canada) that looked exactly like our tongue and groove wooden ceiling. GOOD LUCK>

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Wall Paneling – Insulation and Warmth

In architecture and design, wall paneling is a decorative treatment for walls. It consists of thin sheets made of different materials that are framed together.

If you were born in the 60’s & 70’s you probably didn’t visit a friend’s basement that did not have wall paneling. You most likely had this decor in Your Own home. Wall paneling did not start there.

The first wall paneling served to insulate a room and protect you from horrible weather. It was used extensively throughout the Gothic period giving warmth and richness to their living quarters. Then during the Tudor and Elizabethan era in England wall paneling was carved, intricate and ornate.  Wall paneling became simpler during the renaissance time. During the 18th century it became more decorative then functional. This was especially popular in the southern colonies which later became the United States. 

The wall paneling of today has made its come back. A large artwork or entire wall can make a very impressive statement. You can be as creative as you like, because there is a diverse offering of products available. You can find paneling that is easy to install, maintain, environmentally friendly and affordable. You can also design your own. There are companies that can manufacture systems to meet your every specification.

There are a wide variety of materials, sizes, hues and styles that are available for your choosing. To create visual appeal, you can add finishes and trim. Some of the materials that are offered can make it look like it was always part of the room. Also available are panels that can be exposed to high heat and moisture for long periods of time.

Before the 20th century wall panels were made either of oak or pine. Today there are so many materials that are offered to you. You must take some time and thought to do your research before purchasing. Here are a few of the materials to pick from: solid wood such as walnut, mahogany, brick or redwood,  plywood which is a veneer on a plywood base, vinyl which has the surface that imitates wood grain, and translucent materials such as lucite and plastic.

Whatever your choice may be, make it your own. Make it express your imagination. You can create a unique, casual or elegant effect every time you or a visitor walks into your home.

About the Author

Barbara Tobiasz resides with her husband (Joe Tobiasz, Owner/Webmaster: http://www.wall-decor-concepts.com) in the Chicago area, studied at the Art Institute and taught for the Chicago Public Schools. She has volunteered her services for many organizations with her creative expressions in the interior design field. Her hobbies include reading, taking long walks with her dog and working her magic turning ordinary rooms into creative works of art.