I didn't get a picture of the next step (sorry!! ) To attach each board, cover the back of the boards with a layer of construction adhesive. Cut additional pieces if you have too, to make the entire distance. Also, it would be perfect with the wallpaper we chose. First of all, board and batten basically just means putting wood/mdf strips on your wall in a pattern or design! You can also see the reel I created on this project below! Unfortunately walls are not even, so measuring each space will save you time in the long run.
Tools Needed: - MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) – MDF is great for decorative projects. Thicker Board & Batten that goes all the way to the ceiling. I find this to be much easier than cutting in around each board later. Prepping and Painting the Board and Batten Accent Wall. And in Part 2 of the series we shared how to paint furniture, you can check that out here. You will have a tiny little nail head poking out the top, so if this bothers you, just skip it. Make sure you use filler and not caulk in any area that you need to sand, as caulk doesn't sand well. TIPS FOR CREATING A SMOOTH FINISH. We did 3 different styles in our previous home all using the more standard b&b. Make your mark here. It's so important you tailor them to your wall space. I thought it was genius, haha! Step 2: Panel sizes and spacing.
I was able to get this look all for under $100 and have linked below supplies: Supplies: I started by painting the entire room in a white. Before we built the board and batten wall, we replaced the flooring so it would match the rest of the house. Then decide how tall you want the boards to go (I picked 6 feet, they are sold in 8 feet lengths), this is your height. But since most walls are not straight, you may notice some of the boards popped off in some places. This is probably the most important step (aside from making sure your boards are straight). If you've got your paint colors picked out, go ahead and paint the top portion now (I changed my mind mid way through, haha! Dark Gray Accent Wall from Sarah at Thrifty Decor Chick. I knew that I didn't want a center board, I wanted a center "panel". For us, we used hardboards to give ourselves a smooth surface. Shared white and blue bedroom features white velvet tufted headboards supporting white beds dressed in white and blue bedding topped with assorted white and blue Lynn Studio. We live in a smaller home it's very challenging to find a place to put it all. At that point, adding panels that are painted may be the best option. Once you have the top board mounted with some nails, you'll feel extremely accomplished.
Supplies: MDF baseboards (these came in a package of 10 8foot pieces from Home Depot. Thank you for checking out this DIY and I hope you subscribe and follow along with me on this journey! I envisioned 4 vertical boards, giving me 5 "panels". Then remove electrical outlet covers and any other obstructions from the wall. Though "in progress" pictures may not be totally Pinterest-worthy, I think it helps to show how things unfold in real time because the reality is, most "before and after" photos don't happen overnight! One reason we gravitated toward a board and batten wall is it's an affordable way to elevate a space! Other Posts You Might Enjoy.
Make any necessary cuts around outlets or light switches. Testing paint colors. Since we have textured walls, we covered the board and batten area with Hardboard Tempered Panels. There is one area where two header boards meet and I put to much pressure when sanding and the MDF "pilled" in that area (looks kind of like when you run your finger over wet paper and little chunks come off) I haven't figured out how to fix it, but it's noticeable after painting. Note: We have a queen size bed, so if you're using this tutorial for a single, double or king you'll have to change the measurements accordingly. The room is a pretty blank slate right now, but we have big plans for it!
Because these boards are so thin and light weight, I decided to not use any form of adhesive like liquid nails on the wall. I measured from on top of the skirting boards rather than the floor. The vertical pieces were each cut to 3″ wide out of 1/2″ thick plywood boards. I used a 6″ roller to apply it, and used a small trim brush anywhere to cut in that the roller couldn't reach. I left the portion where the boards would go up the original wall color since I will be painting that portion green. If you're changing your mind about the top third of the wall, paint it now. Fill the nail holes. Tan and brown abstract art hangs from a board and batten wall above a wood and fabric bed complemented with pale gray velvet pillows and light gray Wagner Design. I figured it's fifteen minutes of my life so I just sat there until it stuck. Add batteries and place it vertically onto your wall, taking care to move it slowly and steadily.
Click here to read our full disclosure policy. Attach Boards to Wall. How was this going to come out with such crooked walls? It's helpful to create a mark here so you know where to lay your top moulding piece. Here is where we started…. Move quickly at this point and get it onto the wall. At the beginning of the project, we went to the University of Youtube to get a feel for how everyone else did their board and batten. Just double check that everything looks good, adjust if necessary and make final marks on the wall before taking them down to glue! As you'll know from my other tutorial on panelling, we have given it a go before in my office and it went pretty bloody brilliantly even if I do say so myself. This saved a ton of money and overall I love the appearance it gives when it's all painted the same color.
First, it saves a lot of time. If you don't need hardboards or can smooth out your walls first, do that. STEP 4: Apply wood putty to where the vertical strips meet the header and footer, along with all the nail holes. When nailing the boards, I recommend nailing at alternating angles, so the nails hold onto the drywall better. Hold it tightly in place for a few seconds while is sticks, and work your way along the length making sure it's firmly stuck to the wall. I marked where the panels would be with the correct widths, and measured the exact spacing to make sure I liked how it looked. You might think that this is totally beyond your skill set but I'm here to tell you that it's most definitely not. Cut your top moulding piece(s) to the dimensions of your wall. This is Part 3 and the final post in the series. Install the Horizontal and Vertical Boards. DEALING WITH CROWN MOULDING & BASEBOARDS. Install Top Shelf (optional).
He'd had enough of mitring perfectly neat 45 degree angled pieces of wood apparently. Once all that is done, put on your final coat(s) of paint. For the nail holes and the gap between my two wood moulding pieces; I used wood filler. This may seem like a lot of work, but you just have to do a small area and it really helps me figure it out.
Hardboard Tempered Panel. You see how we installed the floor in our bedroom. I want to stress that this part is really easy, and I was so hungover when I was doing it! Even with the adjustment, it really ended up being a very easy job. And because he's fancy, he even mitered the corners.
It's ready for paint in 15 minutes. We used 3/4″ thick plywood cut down to 4″ wide strips for the horizontal boards (the top board going around the room). There's a lot of contractor videos who argue for using paper because it actually provides more tensile strength in all directions and provides better finishes. Load the staples so that the ends of the staples are pointing towards the wall, not back towards the handle.
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