[gatotom]

targa911S, how about a nice cedar t&g ceiling or a pine t&g?? I have installed both on ceiling and they look great. You prep the wood before you install so no need to sand on the ceiling. No wear and tear on the wood since you are not walking on it.

In my house I have a 30'x40' red oak floor t&g sanded, danish oil with a poly finish. In this house now for 26 yrs and have refinished the wear zones twice but 3/4 of it have the original finish still in tack.

I had the luxury of when I built this house the flooring was on the site for over a month before install. All wall edges have at least 1/4 inch gap which is covered by baseboard. 3 kids, 4 dogs later do gaps in the floor, still tight as if new.