DIY Plank Wall On The Cheap

[@carlosdanger1843]

Look really nice! Even before you said anything about the ‘sweat equity’ I knew all the ripping and cutting of the 2x4’s was going to be the labor intensive part…that’s a ton of cuts! Thanks for posting this!

[@nnusa]

I have a friend that wants me to do this for them, I was considering many different ways, and I'm so glad I came across this video. You just saved me a ton of time, effort, and $$!

[@imnotsurprised2653]

That’s beautiful! Can’t believe what you spent on something that turned out soo amazing 👍

[@veronicab.4200]

coming from a novice woodworker/Builder, that wall looks beautiful!!! nice work!!! Thanks for sharing!!! great inspiration~~~

[@missygold9315]

It is absolutely beautiful I been thinking of doing the exact same thing except I'm contiplating on the entire wall are half the wall and the other half with tin but you did a amazing job Thank you so much for sharing Hun

[@webslinger325]

What is a Tuba For? .. But surriously. Great idea!

[@johnmeyer5402]

Really nice Dave. I bet the room smells great when you walk into it, too.

[@SawDustMakerRJM]

I love it when money is saved. Great job Dave!

[@christhomas4914]

Sir, how did you start out regagrding the first row. Did you start out at the bottom using a level to make a straight line then build upon that. Ive seen other videos use a nail gun and or indoor /outdoor nail glue.

[@a1930ford]

Question: Most diy shiplap or wall board videos show the use of a spacer (nickle) used between the boards when they are nailed into place on the wall. I believe this is to prevent shrinkage, but I could be wrong. Is there any shrinkage problems noted with this lay out of the boards being mounted right on top of each other in this manner? I know this is a plank wall and not really shiplap, but just wondering as to any potential shrinkage issue and I also like the looks of the space between planks, too. Thanks, Nicely done..

[@mtemp2006]

Very Inspiring project you have there. Already finding uses for it. Thanks Dave.

[@lanceeverett5108]

I had the same idea but I was going to try plywood. I am going to test with a small scale experiment . With your idea I will try it both ways to compare. Cheers.

[@billynolfe3621]

Looks great! I will try your method to cover one of the walls in my wood shop.

[@9sec93lx]

Nice job Dave, it really satisfying when you can save a pile of money and still achieve the same effect.I've been a carpenter for over 20 years and also love to do lots of projects at home.All I can say is with all that sawing (1,250 cuts) you must have had a PILE of sawdust....Tommy

[@MegaTopdogs]

Looks great and nice colors.(it is almost fall cnc 4x8 time can not wait.no pressure not at all lol)

[@tooljunkie555]

looks great dave! beautiful! i did our master bedroom bathroom wall not that long ago.. i cleaned up some pallet wood and used glue and brads though...good stuff man !

[@DaveGatton]

+Joe basementwoodworking Thanks for watching Joe.

[@tooljunkie555]

+Dave Gatton you're welcome and I like that cordless drill did you get that from a big box store lol

[@learnsomethingneweveryday1539]

Joe Basement Woodworking & DIY hi. how necessary is it to use glue and nails? I really don't want to spend more money on tools like a nail gun. Any tips and suggestions to save costs? I have a electric screwdriver! I was thinking to use thin wood screws.

[@christhomas4914]

I ve seen some videos where they start out with a reference line (horizonal) in middle of wall and build out from their.

[@michaelthruman9502]

Very nice idea got ideas from this want to remake a few rooms like bathroom will have to think on this thanks for great videos

[@db19812009]

Is your room around 448 feet? Just trying to figure out how much I need for our room. I'm having a hard time seeing how much material I'll need. I'm new to woodworking.

[@markvogt9462]

Awesome video. Definitely frugal, not cheap. We should all repurpose more, and save!

[@rico1319]

Very nice job. Did you have any trouble with the word shrinking?

[@DaveGatton]

Thanks for watching. No problem with shrinking and it's been 3 years.

[@clevewilks4312]

Can you tell me the type of 2×4s that you used. Also what type of saw did you use too cut the 2×4s so thinly

[@tonibrinegar8474]

John, what size nails did you use and does each piece of wood line up evenly? I want to plank my wall, which is now drywall, I am told I will have a problem getting the wood to lay straight so each piece of wood comes together nicely, do you have any tips for me?

[@DaveGatton]

+Toni Brinegar John, I think this lady is asking you a question.

[@rek550]

How did you attach them to the wall?

[@wocketSG]

did you sand or pre stain since it's pine? thanks!

[@db19812009]

So I completed the wall. Is there a place I can share. We are so pleased and only spent under 100 bucks.

[@rek550]

And you attached them how?

[@db19812009]

rek550 I used a nail gun with finish nails.

[@JamiesHackShack]

Cool idea and execution!

[@jewelvidovich9250]

i don't quite understand what you mean when you said that you "cut the corners" what did you exactly do? Thanks

[@DaveGatton]

+Jewel Vidovich Thanks for watching Jewel. A common 2" x 4" comes with rounded edges so I cut about a 1/4" off of each side of the 2" x 4" to get rid of the rounded edge.

[@jewelvidovich9250]

+Dave Gatton Thanks for clearing it up for me. wish me luck. Ha,Ha!

[@BCdesign1]

nice job Dave!it looks great!!

[@9876543210goodbye]

I like it. As a matter of fact I liked it when you first posted it. Couple of questions...As I'm considering this. Did you lay the planks on top of some other wall board or this is the only board on that wall? How do you mount them? Brads?...Glue?....??

[@DaveGatton]

+John Parker Thanks for watching John. It was put over the painted sheetrock with some adhesive and brads.

[@9876543210goodbye]

Thanks

[@nrod7989]

Tried something like this on my whole wall recently

[@metals2546]

Well done, looks great. Thanks for sharing

[@barbaranance7590]

do you think it would have been cheaper using free pallets that way there are already cut up, im asking cause were buying a house, needs alot of work, and im trying to do all of the walls and floors cheap as possible figured id save alot using free lumber.. and if thats the case you watch alot of the videos where they stain after its up. did you find it easier having them already stained.. and do you have to put another finish on after its all up.. sorry i have lots of question.. but your wall is beautiful

[@DaveGatton]

Barbara, Yes it might be cheaper using free pallets but I can tell you it's a lot of work taking apart pallets so it will still be pretty labor intensive. That said, you can get some great free wood from pallets if you're willing to put in the sweat equity. :-)

[@barbaranance7590]

nothing wrong with a little dirt and sweat

[@ashlaunicaalpari4584]

Looks fantastic, very creative idea. Thanks for sharing. Think I will do this! :)

[@lion39]

Looks great, and I like cost. Thanks for sharing.

[@canadianyogi]

great looking wall Dave. personally not a big fan of the grey stain, but right on!!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Very cool effect on the cheap!

[@DaveGatton]

+Jim Dockrell (Watertone) Thanks for watching Jim.

[@massey-rn8mq]

Awesome!! I need a table saw!

[@DjHennessy02]

Wait when does the girl come in?

[@johnivy5197]

Man! What an awesome idea. I will have to or must try this :-) Thanks for the idea.

[@pcorlis]

Dave, nice looking wall. After sawing did you run the boards through a planer or did your saw give that good a cut? Paul. a.k.a. paulsmessyworkshop on KZbin.

[@rek550]

I would have run them through a planer, myself. And there is no way he got four 5/16 pieces out of one 2x4. I would have just cut 3 pieces and then run them thru the planer.

[@RxMixer]

Looks great Dave!! How are the strips attached to the wall? I can see the 4' ones OK on 16" studs, but what about the 2' & 3' ones? Worried about warping later on?? Thanks again...I think I may have an area I can do this. Later....Terry

[@rek550]

Looks like Dave doesn't answer questions. I am also wondering how he attached the boards to the wall. I am looking at a board at a local lumber yard that is tongue and groove and end matched so you don't have to worry about missing a stud. They come in 2, 4, 6 and 8 foot lengths. I like the way Dave used 2x4s but I think I would have routered all the edges. I just think it looks better that way. But...how to attach them...that is the question. Here's a link to that store: www.matelskilumbercompany.com/t_and_g_paneling.html

[@zacharymiller1641]

incredible - very good idea

[@SterlingsWoodcrafts]

looks great, and awesome savings

[@robertweigandt9449]

Wall look's great.

[@blackgoldsaw86]

looks smart. good video too. cheers for cool idea

[@homeequity269]

Thank you for that insight! Looks great

[@canadaboy6218]

Awesome concept .. Thanks ,,

[@mdjabedsyllhet8949]

Can you give me a this job please sir

[@ShannonFargo]

My wife better not see this video

[@DaveGatton]

+Shannon Fargo Thanks for watching Shannon. I'm sending your wife a link. :-)

[@ShannonFargo]

Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@unleashedsky]

love this!

[@bryanmcpherson8702]

Why not just use fence pickets

[@blessedbygod3430]

LOVE THIS!!

[@MrScott010203]

hell yeah brother

[@toonartXD]

Nice!!!

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

just subbed

[@bsdguy]

Way to go!

[@ellaty5744]

WOW!!

[@ssmith7330]

lotta cuts watch yours fingers...

[@DaveGatton]

+s smith Still have all ten. I didn't make all those cuts at once. I was a little concerned about making that many cuts and losing my concentration so I cut them over a couple of days and I used a push block. Thanks for watching.

[@TheSpadre]

300/1000 = 0.3. It's not that hard. Who says three hundred thousandths?

[@DaveGatton]

Who says three hundred thousandths? Me and pretty much any other sheet metal fabrication person I've ever worked with. Sorry to make it hard for you to understand.