DIY Shiplap: A Detailed Step by Step Guide

In this video I provide step by step instructions on how to get the same look as real shiplap for a fraction of the cost.

[@u2rodeogirl]

We just did this in our bathroom! Thanks for the tips about the screws, as our walls were a bit wonky and the 1/8" plywood didn't fit flat on some parts, so the glue and screws made it work! Thanks for the great video!

[@SgtDonovan]

Awesome! I'm glad it worked for you and thanks for the kind words!

[@amandal2697]

Thank you for this great video and all the tips along the way. I just finished this project and it looks so great. This vid was so, so helpful.

[@francesruggeri2336]

Great job. A tip to speed up your work - always scrape putty or plaster off with a clean knife.

[@SFCStevens]

Nice job! I bought the expensive stuff, but will be using these tips. New subscriber!

[@SgtDonovan]

Thanks! Good luck.. If you have any questions while you're working on your project, let me know!

[@mollyl7244]

Can you please just come over and do it for me? I will be your helper. (I got the wood ripped and have spray painted the edges... about to begin.) Thanks for the great video!

[@ZinxhasStyle]

What trim do you have between your shower tile and shiplap?

[@enidaracena6728]

Hi, have you had any problems in regard to moisture? We want to put shiplap in our restroom but are afraid that the moisture will ruin the job or cause further problems? Thank you for any tips and/or advice.

[@Feelstoramusic]

What did you do about the unfinished edges of the boards within the gaps? Will moister eventually get in the cracks and cause rot?

[@stephanierodriguez951]

What brand of primer did you use? This was a great and detailed video. Ty

[@smokymountainlife]

Thanka for the video. I'll be doing this project in a half bath I am remolding.

[@andrewmorke]

Did you use marine grade plywood with a waterproof glue holding the veneers together?

[@ericdavis1660]

Depending on where you live, that could be a useful upgrade. I grew up in the desert, so there has been a learning-curve to living a few blocks from the beach. Boy, especially an issue for my tools.

[@MendandMake]

Did you fill in where you put the spacers with anything? Looks good

[@EliFulton]

so how is the plywood ship lap holding up with the moisture in the bathroom?

[@ZukiGrL1]

~ What do you suggest I use for an interior of a shed 1/4" or 1/2" plywood, where I'll also be adding insulation and poly to the walls? Great video, and thank you for sharing!

[@shelicia18]

Are the corner mitered or just put up next to each other? I have thick molding around my interior doors, should I do anything special for that?

[@SgtDonovan]

They are not mitered. If you can put the boards right up to the trim you’ll caulk around the door frame and it’s ready to paint.

[@thefilthelement]

Don't waste time and money with screws when 1 1/2" Brad nails are faster and easier to fill and paint

[@SgtDonovan]

the screws I used are there just to hold the panels tight to the wall until the glue dries in areas where the wall isn't completely flat

[@15TrayRobinson]

Hi and Happy Hoildays, Can this application be applied to a tub/jacuzzi surround?

[@Missymom777]

How do you keep them from warping or bowing from the moister or humidity in the bathroom?

[@duin2in]

If the boards are painted and you have a good ventilation cieling fan you should be fine

[@ericdavis1660]

If you live in a humid environment, you might use a lot of Paulownia. It is a wood that is naturally resistant to taking on moisture. Also, it is lighter than most comparable solid boards, so good for nickel- gap/ship-lap installations.

[@ryanmcginnis2553]

Getting boards that thin, does the depth of the gap look to shallow? After its been done for a while would you recommend a thinker board? If it looks good then great ill get these boards.

[@jayjayrocks4476]

I love it! What is the name of that tile in the shower? It’s beautiful

[@tapuzak]

That’s carrera marble.

[@mauriciotorres9795]

Nice work! What kind of paint did you use?

[@kntmarecobra]

What color / brand of paint did you finish it off with?

[@krazymammaw3040]

What did you use for your base board ?

[@terrispeer8814]

Looks great!

[@twinenk15]

I noticed you are working from top to bottom. Does this work better than from bottom to top, like installing tiles on a wall?

[@how2q]

I think the thought process is you won't really notice "smaller" boards at the bottom, looks like there is a pretty tall baseboard which helps cover up any inconsistencies.

[@zx10rpower17]

ALL finish carpenters are taught to start from the top. It’s easier to hide imperfections towards the floor. Also, many floors are extremely unlevel. As any flooring guy or cabinet installer.

[@armandoolivares7384]

Can you recommend a trim to close the gaps between the ends of the ship lap to the walls?

[@Daniyellie]

1/4 round

[@Starkk_25]

What did you prime the edges with?

[@SD-zk2te]

What’s the best way to ensure straight plywood? How thick was the plywood used?

[@AishuB14]

1/8" thick 7-3/4" strips cut out from 4' x 8' plywood sheets.

[@TikiTiffany]

Looks good. I just added a shiplap wall in my hearth room using the same type of wood!

[@robinmccann7608]

Love This ❤️Thank you

[@valrobinson3194]

Good job!!!!!!!!

[@richardgoldrich6176]

If you have wavy walls that dip in or out your plywood will too.

[@javi1012]

Is that bullnose a tile ? I'm tiling on my end and im trying to figure out if I should use bullnose made for the tile (don't like it) or should use those PVC lips. But now your shower looks great. Any tips?

[@SgtDonovan]

Jose Chavez on this one I ended the marble tile into strips of pvc trim

[@Reid0225]

why take the screws out just caulk over them and let them ride if you're gonna take the time to put them in.

[@SgtDonovan]

I used the screws to hold the material tight to the wall until the glue dried in areas where the wall wasn't 100% flat.

[@kascialelonek8757]

Great vid thank you

[@Daniyellie]

A tip, prime before putting up the wood.

[@kbob8424]

That looks more like what they call Luan as opposed to laminated plywood.

[@SgtDonovan]

k bob Luan is plywood

[@kbob8424]

@@SgtDonovan yes you are correct. But there are 2 different sheets sold that are 1/4'ish. One is the typical rough knotty pine looking plywood and the other is the smother more uniform in color Luan. I've debated back and forth on which to use.

[@tutnetam]

Screws? 😱🥶