Tongue And Groove Stain Ideas
After installing a tongue and groove ceiling onto your property, the next big question to ask yourself is how should you finish it?
The most popular choice currently trending in the renovation world is a ceiling stain finished with a coat of paint. Stains for wooden ceilings can add character to otherwise plain bare framing, with traditional light brown colors to sleek golden oak. Not only do these colored stains transform the space aesthetically, they can also offer a great cover up of any small installation glue errors or mishaps.
However, we know it can be difficult to envision a stain color without knowing much about them. As a result, we have created this ultimate guide to tongue and groove stains to help inspire you. In this blog post, we will be covering some tongue and groove stain ideas that you can use on your finished tongue and groove ceiling!
What Is A Tongue And Groove Joint?
Tongue and groove joints, also commonly referred to as edge to edge joints, are woodworking joints that are a popular wood joining method. Usually used on wood, the joint works on a slotting basis: the edge of one board protrudes slightly (called the tongue) which can then be slotted into a filed ‘gap’ on the groove boards. This joins the two wooden boards together seamlessly, creating a smooth flat surface.
How Are Tongue And Groove Joints Made?
Primarily, for larger projects involving ceilings and flooring, tongue and groove joints are created using a machine. The machine needed is a moulder – a device that will take your nominal wooden board and mill it at the same thickness and height whilst maintaining a levelled straight cut. Tongue and groove is created with this type of machine so the boards are the same thickness and width so they are easily joined together during installation.
Alternatively, for smaller projects (such as DIY groove paneling) these joints can be made by hand. A smaller, more DIY friendly tool that will also make tongue and groove joints is the handy table saw and a router! This method requires great care to be taken in regard to finding the correct measurements needed as you will be creating the boards by hand.
How Are Tongue And Groove Joints Used?
Tongue and groove joints are so popular in wood joining because of their efficiency as a joint in most DIY installation and renovation projects! For example, tongue and groove joints are regularly used in flooring to create a smooth flat surface, as well as wall and ceiling paneling due to the controlled nature of the wood joint. This wooden planking system is also used to create groove ceilings that can have varied architectural designs, such as a vaulted tongue ceiling.
Most commonly, wooden tongue and groove joints are used outside on a porch ceiling. As a result of its exposure to the elements, it is important that the wood is sealed correctly to ensure a long ceiling lifespan and to keep the healthy wooden boards from deteriorating over time. Ceiling stains can therefore be essential for both aesthetic and architectural purposes, as well as protection.
What Are Ceiling Stains?
As mentioned above, ceiling stains not only color the surface of a wooden ceiling, but they also offer the wood a level of protection against external extremities, such as turbulent weather or bugs. This is great for preserving the health of the wood and will ensure that it lasts longer with minimal upkeep required.
Protective stains, such as our elements stain series, come in a range of colors that will suit any space, allowing customers to really optimize the finish of their ceiling.
For those with architectural interest, stains on the ceiling can help to finish off the look of a great room, whether you are renovating the dining room, bedroom, or changing up the porch ceilings! If you already have a pre-existing ceiling installed but don’t like the color, stains are also a brilliant option. You can easily cover up an ugly ceiling and change the color of the wood to suit the aesthetic essence of your home naturally.
Tongue And Groove Stain Ideas
There are a range of stains for ceilings that suit different materials as well as different stain colors you can choose! Whether you want a rustic look for your traditional porch ceilings or a more neutral tone that can be used in other rooms to maintain the same look throughout, we have got you covered.
We have come up with some excellent stain ideas which can be used on tongue and groove ceilings as well as any tongue and groove boards more generally, from panels to flooring!
Pine Stained Tongue And Groove
To achieve a beautiful rustic porch design for your home, we recommend using a pine colored stain to emulate a traditional look that bounces the outdoor light throughout your patio area. For those after a more modern design, using a darker pine stain color and contrasting it against lighter colored walls can add a sleek look to your home.
Knotty Pine Stained Tongue And Groove
A knotty pine tongue stain on a ceiling will again give off those rustic, classic vibes. We recommend using this stain either outside for a traditional porch ceiling or inside on a vaulted tongue ceiling. Placing this stain on a larger ceiling, like a vaulted design, will add a sense of grandeur to the stain style – perfectly mixing a more vintage style stain with the modern classiness of large ceilings. If your ceiling is high up, a knotty pine stain will help to add a level of cosiness to what could be considered a ‘cold’ room.
An ashy knotty pine stain is best for a modern, neutral aesthetic whereas an orange/red based color will offer more warmth.
Cedar Stained Tongue And Groove
Cedar stains on ceilings look great both inside and outdoors! We recommend contrasting a white or black walled interior with a cedar stained ceiling to heighten the sleekness of the room. For tongue and groove porch ceiling ideas, cedar colored stains look incredible against greenery. The color will help your plants to appear greener and more vibrant.
Conclusion
Thanks to the smooth surface of tongue and groove boards, stains can be easily applied! These stains not only ensure a beautiful finish to tongue and groove ceilings, but also offer a great level of protection against external factors. Find your ceiling stain inspiration today!