Ceiling Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our ceiling projects, how-tos, and designs.
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How to Hang Drywall on a Ceiling
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips for installing drywall overhead
How to Replace a Skylight
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a new skylight into an existing roof opening
How to Replace a Leaking Skylight
Installing a new skylight into an existing opening with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How to Install Three-Piece Crown Molding
Layer stock moldings onto a box beam to create a budget-friendly custom profile.
How to Cut Crown Molding
Tom Silva shares some tricks of the trade for cutting crown molding precisely to create a scarf joint and outside corners.
Decorative Crown Molding
In this step-by-step video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the best way to install decorative trim to the joint between wall and ceiling.
Westerly in Detail: Applied Rafter Tails
How do you apply rafter tails to the exterior of a structure after the walls have been sheathed? Home builder Jeff Sweenor developed a simple solution that's efficient to execute
How to Flatten a Textured Ceiling
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique smooths over a textured ceiling using joint compound
How to Patch a Plaster and Lathe Ceiling
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster ceiling in an older home
Barrington | Architectural Moldings created from Polyurethane
Norm sees the decorative brackets being used on the exterior and learns why polyurethane is a better choice than PVC stock for this application
How to Install a Ceiling Fan on a Cathedral Ceiling
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a fan on a cathedral ceiling
How to Repair Ceiling Drywall
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to permanently patch a damaged and cracked ceiling.
How to Build a Coffered Ceiling
Apply basic carpentry techniques to primed boards and molding to add a formal, elegant touch to any room
How to Cut Crown Molding Inside Corners
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to enhance a room with easy-to-install crown molding using plastic clips and caulking to finish.
Quick, Cheap, and Effective Plaster Repair
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a great product for plaster repair
How to Repair a Plaster Ceiling
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva saves a cracked plaster ceiling