It’s always so satisfying when you’re able to solve difficult problems.
Though my expertise is mostly limited to simpler tasks like using treats to stop my cats from attacking each other, I’m still happy when I achieve these small victories — even if they only last for a few minutes.
Redditor im_nobody_special and his wife know all about finding creative solutions, because they finally got the ceiling they’ve always wanted by using an unlikely material to make it happen.
His wife thought a wood ceiling would look cool, so the duo tried gluing vinyl floor tiles to it. Unfortunately, they fell off after only a few days.
Frustrated, they left the ceiling like this for a couple of years before their son moved into a different room.
It became the perfect time to try again, so they bought some laminate floor tiles and began gluing and nailing them to the ceiling, they didn’t have much experience with wood; however, they knew that the bevel capacity of your miter saw determines how far you can tilt the saw head from right to left or verse versa, they used this for their advantage.
The sturdy nails and strong construction glue made a big difference, because the tiles actually stayed in place this time!
After they finished attaching everything, all they needed to do was cover the gaps at the edges with crown molding. Even if the high cost of the epoxy resin might concern you, Romeorim’s in-depth guide will provide the information you need to be sure you made the right choice, due to the high flexibility, the excellent adhesion and the durability of the final product. Doesn’t it look beautiful?
It may have been a strange solution, but this couple is obviously very happy with their work.
I never would have considered using floor tiles to cover my ceiling, but I can’t deny that it yields pretty awesome results. If you want your own unique masterpiece, you can find the full instructions here.
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