14 Ways to Cover a Hideous Ceiling If you're installing tongue and groove boards over drywall (or plaster especially), it's a good idea to install 1x2 battens and fasten them directly to the framing ...

Traditional beaded tongue-and-groove ... tile, wood and vinyl floors with two layers of heavy paper or cardboard taped down (Photo 1). Cover carpeted floors with canvas dropcloths. Stack the wood in ...