To fit the shiplap around any lights in the ceiling, mark the opening on the board, and use a jigsaw or hole saw to cut it ...

Starting in a corner of the ceiling, lay your first row of tongue and groove planks with the tongue side out. Face nail these boards, driving nails directly through them and into the joists.

6.Repeat Measure, cut, fit and install subsequent boards, fitting them together using the tongue and groove along each length.. 7. Cut and fit last board Secure with perimeter screws.. How to install ...

Most ceiling boards are soft and very easy to cut and it should only take a few minutes per hole. Step Two: Prepare the Speaker Wire and Connections.