Unlike the dark and dreary look of the 1960s and ‘70s—big sheets of plywood with a laminate surface—today’s paneling is often painted white ... or tongue and groove on the ceiling.

This type of joint is called a dado. Tongue and groove boards can be used for many things, such as walls, ceilings, flooring, ...

Shiplap and tongue and groove paneling are hallmarks of coastal, cottage and farmhouse decor. Which type of paneling is right ...