Building a Rustic Slat Ceiling for My Van
This week I pick up some pine boards and attempt to turn them into a ceiling for my van. I cut them down the middle, then plane, cut, sand, and stain them. I make quite a few mistakes—particularly with the sanding. I come to realize how patient and methodical you have to be, or the swirl marks will get you. Anyway, I’m pretty happy with how it turns out. I’m going for a “Grandma’s Basement in 1978” vibe, and it feels close enough.
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0:00 Cutting and Planing
2:35 Front and Rear Ceiling Supports
4:32 The Stain Test
6:02 Pre-Wiring and Testing
7:22 Installing the Canvas
8:18 Sanding, Round One
10:00 Sanding, Round Two
12:30 Stain and Urethane
14:05 120 Screws, One Bird
16:46 The Boards Go Up
22:06 Outro