What, specifically, is this type of trim called?

[Michael Dunn]

I'd like to learn about how to do this. I see crown is in there, but what are the rest of the parts called? What are some good books on constructing these? What are the techniques I should search for?

[jack forsberg]

http://www.houzz.com/coffered-ceiling

[Sam Murdoch]

You are looking at coffered ceilings. You can always start your research on the google - https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=how+tio+build+a+coffered+ceiling&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fp=e49959947ca58044&q=how+to+build+a+coffered+ceiling&rls=en

Then there is always one of my favorites - http://www.thisiscarpentry.com/2012/08/03/coffered-ceiling-layout/

These are challenging and fun - also expensive. Start with a small one. Some designs (better thought out than others) lend themselves to being built/assembled all on the floor and raised into position on a previously prepared flat ceiling. Good luck.

[Rich Engelhardt]

Search here @ SMC for - coffered - there's quite a few threads.



Also, you can search for trey ceilings or tray ceilings. That's a variation of the coffered ceiling.

[Steve Barksdale]

Almost finished with my coffered ceiling, just some trim pieces at the intersections and varnishing left to do.

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Here's the basic profile I used:

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I had to add ceiling tiles because the ceiling was so uneven. One corner was 1 1/2" higher than the diagonal corner. I spent a great deal of time with levels, string lines, lasers, and everything else I could think of trying to get this square, plumb, and level. My ceiling looked like some sort of Mayan astrological site with all the notes, lines, and drawings I made.
It was a lot of fun, like building cabinets upside down in the air.

Lots of good threads here, as a matter of fact I found SMC researching coffered ceilings. There is one member who I believe builds these professionally. He has some excellent threads and work, too. I can't remember his name. Hopefully you have already found him. At any rate, have fun and let me know if I can help.