Need to give yourbedroom an update?
Look no further than faux panel walls.
Also known as board-and-batten, this DIY wall treatment provides depth to your space.
We show you how to transform yourbedroom wallusing the right supplies and a few basic skills.
So grab your DIY tools and get ready to follow our easy steps for gorgeous faux paneling.
Check by using the edge of a level.
Many walls bulge near corners or at the seams between drywall sheets.
Sand the dried compound for a smooth, mar-free surface.
Check it with a powerful side light that reveals any defects.
Pine will suffice, but its knots and pitch pockets might detract from the project’s final appearance.
The size of boards you choose will depend on the wall area you plan to cover.
Compare boards that are 1/2x1-1/2-inch, 1x3, and 1x4 to determine the best scale for your project.
You’ll need a table saw to cut MDF and a pickup truck to haul it home.
It’s heavyabout 70 pounds for a 3/4-inch-thick sheetso you’ll need a helper to handle it.
Also, choose a square size that appears correctly scaled for the size of your wall.
You might want to plot the rail and stile positions on graph paper or a computer program.
Once you know where the rails and stiles will go, mark their positions on the wall.
If your layout doesn’t work, apply primer over the marks and hit it one more time.
Next, attach a center stile.
After the construction adhesive cures, add the center rail on both sides.
Attach the remaining rails and stiles, working out from the center.
Paint and Finish
Prime the wall, border pieces, rails, and stiles.
