Ceiling Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our ceiling projects, how-tos, and designs.

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Adding Crown Molding to a Coffered Ceiling
This Old House home builder Jeff Sweenor explains how he trimmed out the coffered ceiling of our Westerly project
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
Read our guide to easily flatten your textured ceiling and discover how to achieve a sleek, flat ceiling without scraping.
How to Patch a Plaster and Lathe Ceiling
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 Replace a Skylight
When you're ready to replace your skylight, watch our video to learn how to swap out your old unit for a new one with a watertight seal.
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 Replace a Leaking Skylight
Installing a new skylight into an existing opening with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
Everything You Need to Know to Repair a Cracked Drywall Ceiling
This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, demonstrates how to permanently patch a damaged and cracked drywall ceiling.
Everything You Need to Know to Build a Coffered Ceiling
Apply basic carpentry techniques to primed boards and molding to add an elegant touch to any room. We walk through step-by-step instructions.
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.
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 Cut Crown Molding
Cutting crown molding can be challenging, but we'll walk you through different cutting methods and helpful tips in this guide.
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 Repair a Plaster Ceiling
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva saves a cracked plaster ceiling