Tongue & Groove
Two separate pieces of millwork can be seamlessly joined using tongue & groove moulding. While this is one of the most common uses of tongue & groove moulding, there are other ways it’s used around a home, including as part of wainscoting.
The Benefits of Using Tongue and Groove Wood
Using tongue and groove mouldings in your home can come with a range of benefits, from eliminating gaps to hiding fasteners.
Eliminate Gaps
Wood shrinks over time, so using traditional joints can lead to gaps between the boards. When gaps form between shiplap boards, dust and debris can settle into the empty spaces. But by using tongue & groove ceiling mouldings, the interlocking boards will remain cohesive even when the wood suffers shrinkage.
Hide Fasteners
Traditional joints require placing nails conspicuously to secure them to the wall. Tongue and groove boards provide the perfect place for faster positions. By nailing the tongue to the wall, you can conceal the fastener with the groove part of the next board. This leaves you with a seamless design.
Avoid the Use of Studs
When installing traditional mouldings, you’ll have to measure each board to ensure you can fasten it to a wall stud. This complicates the project by forcing you to make irregular cuts that will meet the studs.
On the other hand, the trim for tongue and groove ceiling mouldings interlocks to form one cohesive board. You won’t have to worry about future warping forcing the wood to pull away from the wall. Connecting to a wall stud isn’t necessary.
Find Quality Tongue and Groove Moulding for Your Project
Mouldings One has many tongue & groove profiles available for any desired look or building project. We can also custom mill tongue & groove profiles to meet a desired specification. Reach out for a custom moulding quote to get started.
