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Hi David, thanks for your thoughts. I figured that if I painted the
boards before fixing, it wouldn't be a problem if they shrink. Also,
painting ceilings is a pain at the best of times. I am planning to
fix to 2x1 battens. The stapler would be quicker! I reckoned if I fix
through the groove, the fixing would be completely hidden by the
tounge. Thanks again, Kris. BTW whats with the troll?

See what you mean. I just think you'd be hard pressed to get a staple
(or nail) through the upper half of the groove so that it doesn't
impinge the tongue of the next board - that's why it's normally done by
a nail through the tongue, aimed diagonally backwards (if you get my
drift) so the nail doesn't protrude beyond the tongue and interfere with
the next groove. If you can do it through the groove, them up to you!

David