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Originally Posted by gn87berner  no pics(yet) but...after seeing pics of studios with the wood, I have decided to incorporate some, around the drums and side walls part way. I'm going with cedar planks t&g ($18 package of 6,3''x8' @ HD) installed in a "chevron" pattern ^^^^ behind drums then for the sides random pattern of cedar installed horizontal with gaps and fabric behind. I saw someones control room with the gaps, looks sharp. They probably have absorption behind but it looked so cool I'm doing it for the looks. Chose cedar so I am not staining/finishing. Mostly doing it for the "vibe" for musicians. Good smell to boot. Hope to be able to post pics in a month or so. added cost $350, but the wife gave the go ahead so no turning back now. |
Cool. Yes, I know the cedar paneling you're talking about. I actually bought some of the pine planks (same size / package as the cedar at Home Depot) for some other spots in my house. The good (or bad) thing about this paneling is that it's super thin, I think it's 1/4" thick... and thus light. This is great for ceiling work as it will not add a lot of extra dead weight to the roof framing. But in terms of aesthetics, the bevel at the groove is not too deep once installed, this makes the paneling
look thin, a trained eye will know that it's just the "thin stuff" and not the hardcore 1/2" or 3/4" thick stuff. 3/4" paneling has a much deeper bevel once installed. This type of detail may not be noticeable to many, but now that I've been studying paneling, the shallow bevel itches me a bit. The thicker stuff just
looks thick... and is ultimately more lush. But what's also good about this thin paneling, you can even install it with adhesive easily... great if you do not have a good nail gun or are just going over sheetrock without adequate nailing material behind. And, oh yeah, it's cheaper than the thick stuff too. So, like everything else, it has pros and cons. I do have a few hundred $ worth of it sitting in the garage, I plan to install it in the entrance hallway in my house, on some of the walls and ceiling. I would have chosen the cedar, but I have a strong pine theme in my house (windows, furniture, etc) , so I figured I'd just stick with pine. I love the smell of cedar though!