Easy DIY Board and Batten Wall!

Learn how to install an easy DIY Board and Batten Wall!

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MATERIAL LIST

• Miter saw • Brad nailer • Level • Pry-bar and hammer • Lumber • Construction adhesive • Primer and paint • Paint roller and tray

Remove & replace the  existing baseboard 

1

Use a pry-bar and hammer to remove the baseboard. Install the new 1x4 baseboard along the bottom of the wall with a brad nailer and brad nails.

Attach the middle board to the wall

2

Use a level and mark  up from the top of the baseboard on each side of the wall. Cut a board to size for the length of the wall and install it at those marks with brad nails into the wall studs.

Determine spacing & attach vertical boards to wall

3

Cut each board to size and then attach them to the wall using Liquid Nails and a brad nailer.

Add the top board to the board and batten wall

4

Cut your board to size and install it on top of the middle board with brad nails and construction adhesive to create a top ledge.

Fill nail holes, caulk, and paint

5

Fill nail holes with spackle, caulk all seams, and finish with paint!