DIY SHIPLAP TUTORIAL: How to plank your walls the easy & inexpensive way!

[@lilyloveslife2737]

How on earth can 450 people not like this?

[@kristinalowe8627]

Well done, Jenna! I’ve been begging my hubby for years to do this. Now I can do it myself! Thank you!🌷🌷🌷

[@elizabethn.8758]

Great idea to paint in between boards! Then you don't have to work so hard to get the paint in there. Great video, keep it up!

[@Poecuz]

Or you can paint before you install.

[@jberglan]

@@Poecuz that was my thought too.. i thought you could prime the planks before install.

[@LaneyShaughnessy]

Nice Work Jenna! I'm not sure why I'm just now discovering your channel, but I just subscribed and am looking forward to following your growth.

[@sibylestain8642]

Like the class thanks

[@melanieolivier1706]

I love this!! I've been going back and forth on peel-and-stick shiplap wallpaper because of the expense of the tongue & groove boards, and...am so thrilled to find this tutorial! I can now actually make my dream wall affordably because of you! Thanks, Jenna!

[@lynnkillion3681]

Bought 6 sheets and had Home Depot cut it for free. Ready to nail it up.

[@brendagonzalez7321]

Lynn Killion - Thats so awesome that they cut it for you! I’m hoping they will cut mine ! Do I just tell them the size that I want them to be?

[@chrisflexen8527]

@@brendagonzalez7321 they did not cut ours today. said cuts under 12 inches they couldn't do

[@EvendimataE]

i started from the top so my top most piece is afull width

[@builderspluscustomhomesand2146]

*isn't?

[@hdb80]

@@builderspluscustomhomesand2146 No, she's saying she wanted the top against the wall to be a full width, so she started there. She ripped down the piece next to the floor.

[@hdb80]

Me too!

[@builderspluscustomhomesand2146]

@@hdb80 oh ok I gotcha. thanks for clearing that up

[@hdb80]

@@builderspluscustomhomesand2146 No prob! I can't understand half of what people say to me, so...:)

[@c10kid89]

Instead of starting from the bottom. Can you start from the top and work your way down? So that way all your boards are the same size. And when u get to the bottom board you rip it and it won’t be noticeable. Cuz most likely you’ll have a base molding. Sorry if this question sounds dumb.

[@Missymom777]

How do you keep the wood from warping from the humidity in the bathroom?

[@cherylrichardson9952]

Wow! I love the way you explained everything, from a woman's point of view! I have been to the point of begging for carpenters to install tongue and groove in my farmhouse/cabin style home in the mountains. It's like pulling teeth!! But, I started thinking that I could do something to give that country/mountain look to my kitchen and bath, and you! have helped me decide. Yep, shiplap!! thank you and I have just subscribed!! Thanks!!

[@erinyantz4986]

Love this idea! You are adorable and make it all look so easy!

[@riyad114]

has any told you look like that girl out of the hill, lauren conrad

[@user-ly5fk4cl1y]

I thought the EXACT. SAME. THING!

[@divad44]

Lmao she looks exactly like her

[@feliciarivera4297]

You're right!

[@SM87013]

I was just about to say she looks like LC from Laguna Beach.

[@bryandiel6773]

Jenna has a way better personality.

[@kortneytackett4326]

aww my Jenna Sue. I'm so glad ur doing great in life! I love u and miss u. u look gorgeous, and so happy! my mom just told me u were on KZbin so I had to find u. I am extremely proud of u. I knew u would always do something great with ur life. xoxo

[@JennaSue]

Love you girl! Hope you're doing amazing

[@LFL-qp1fg]

WOW, Rob Bobcat you need to get laid or something. I guess reconnecting with friends makes you a bitch. What a DOUCHE.

[@Pw6872]

I salute your endeavor but suggest starting at TOP since any irregular-shaped boards (if required) would be far less noticeable at floor level than at the ceiling.

[@whitehh15]

@@GillyBillman Who doesn't enjoy extra work right? Gianni's solution makes a lot more sense

[@jbm2080]

When sanding with an electric sander it helps when you put sandpaper on the sander first.

[@pitbylllson]

HAHA Great one!!

[@ApeX-gh1wo]

You forgot to mention beer, which isn't optional

[@thepitpatrol]

Your recommendation of painting the boards as you go is spot on. It helps in two ways, one you are assured of complete coverage and two you don't have to load your brush so heavy that you end up will places in the gaps that are filled in with paint.

[@SteveZ-yd6em]

Looks really good! The shiplap isn’t bad either!

[@to5msheppard]

Great job young lady.. you made a great simple video.. loved it .. Thank you ...

[@noelleradosevich6973]

Love this! Just did a tongue and grove ship lap wall, but will be using this technique in our bedroom... So much easier! Keep the tutorials coming!

[@kristin12945]

Literally the cleanest tutorial. Thank you for simplifying this process.

[@KayteGrace]

Jenna! Thanks for this tutorial. I'm about to put shiplap in my tiny house and am wondering about plywood vs. hardboard :) Will hardboard have a frayed edge when ripped down to 8" strips? Can the edges be sanded like plywood? Thanks so much!

[@JanetJenkins]

Did you ever get the answer to this question?

[@sxynightelf]

You can sand it with a fine grit sand paper

[@rabbitphilly1196]

Shouldn't you start at the top and level it out since ceilings are never square? And then if you have to shave a board it's hidden by baseboards? Love the wine tidbit btw!

[@Andrea-nc3jn]

Awesome! Thank you. Simple, straight to the point and short! Perfect

[@MarcusWolford]

Very helpful! I have been hearing that Lauren Conrad is constantly being told that she looks just like Jenna Sue.

[@judichristopher4604]

Great Video... ... and Great Timing... I am "Flipping" another RV.. and was trying to think of what I need to do the walls but keep it "Light" (because of weight in the RV... This is a great idea.. but is that Balsa wood? Thanks for sharing this video.

[@shingabiss]

Home made 'nickle gap' look, clever idea!

[@The.Artistic.Squirrel]

“Wine also optional” *SUBSCRIBED!

[@GaPeach87]

Thank you for getting STRAIGHT TO IT. You have a subscriber out of me just bc of that! ❤️

[@marissawilliams3316]

I was looking for a budget friendly project that looked great so that I could finally complete my bathroom rehab. I'VE FOUND IT!!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!😀😀 Subscribed

[@bryandiel6773]

You explained everything well, gr8 job and gr8 look!!Your shower looks amazing!! One tip to anyone doing this, apply construction adhesive to the back of the shiplap!

[@paulandkathyscheel4759]

Can you describe how you cut around the light switches and outlets? Did you have to bring them out so they'd be flush with the shiplap? Thanks!

[@brianm6060]

I believe that material is not good for wet locations. That is Luan not plywood. Good looks though and Im sure VERY cheap lol.

[@Elfin4]

Sorry to disappoint or disagree, but this is not shiplap boarding.

[@playhouse888]

0:21 I can't believe your contractor didn't thinset the hardie backer seams then waterproof membrane over before installing the tile. You will have cracked inside grout corners and moisture issues inside the walls in the near future. I like the shiplap though!

[@KefirTView]

Can I like marry you and combine empires? - Sincerely A Real Estate Investor =)

[@amberwalker3715]

Jenna, can you please do an instructional video on how to use the stud finder you are using in this video?! That would be great.

[@ra5tan365]

How she got someone to rip plywood at homedepot

[@mdubbleu88]

They don't do cuts under 12" nowadays..such a PITA

[@robertdigio89]

Excellent! I was searching about the faux shiplap for our bedroom. You makes my life much easier and cheaper. Your decorating was so beautiful. Thank you!

[@chriscain4014]

Menards tried to charge me $2 to cut a board in half so it would fit in my car. The board itself only cost $1.50

[@amandam9356]

How would I hang something on them? Will it ruin it to nail a nail?

[@JS-cb7rx]

Do you have to do studs or can the brad nails go right into the dry wall at an angle? Can I use liquid nail instead?

[@cindyp5132]

Wonderful job! I will get around to trying this.. I LOVE that short handled paint brush, I buy 2 at a time cause I know whoever comes to help is going to want mine! LOL, it's happened... So talented!! Keep up the good work, everyone will notice in time.

[@TheJuleBoxStudios]

My fear is mold behind the boards. I didn't see, read or hear if you used a special paint or treatment to prevent mold. I would think with many hot showers and the spaces between the boards, mold will grow. Is there anything special you did that you didn't mention? TY, Jules

[@InvestorTheory]

this came out awesome, what was the total cost of the project? Have you ever considered using flooring planks to do a wall... this was my latest project and i thought of doing it similar to the way you did, but it was just way too much cutting and painting :P.. I put up the video of finished wall and 2 paths here, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIq0aXxjeruUjpo total cost was $100 and it came out awesome, your look does look alot more modern though.

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

Another video titled "shiplap" when its just a bunch of straight boards....

[@buckeyegirl8049]

Yes because when people want to diy and look up “faux shiplap” because they don’t wanna spend a fortune on real shiplap.... like she mentioned then this comes up.

[@Jetski270]

I did exactly what she states with her instructions and it came out awesome. Thank you !!!

[@MaryMahoneyB-Well]

Home Depot only allows you to cut five pieces

[@Msleelee9487]

the guy at home depot had me to buy primer is it necessary before painting?

[@tonissmith4092]

thank you for this video, I just wish I had listened too you on the part where you paint the joints as you go and not after you have everything on the wall.

[@mikemalcom6405]

We used this and loved it! It really works and couldn’t be easier.

[@jediactual173]

im clearly LATE to the party but you are very skilled and, might I add... damn. ::biting knuckles::

[@mrznancy02]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!! Easy and straight to the point!

[@kellymatchison]

+Nancy S totally agree! So nice to see a video without 4 minutes of (sometimes) jabbering at the start

[@Poecuz]

Good job, but real shiplap is staggered.

[@janekessler1986]

I did it and it looks awesome!!!!!!!

[@seaseeretherford5983]

I love the plank/shiplap look you did and you're silly spirit made video entertaining :) I spyed bedroom w beams in backdrop ... can you give info where they're from and if faux ? Looking for a project trying to decide btwn faux or solid beam :))

[@seanflynn8301]

Jenna, Mother Nature did it right.................. Damn u fine................................................................................

[@Divinely_Guided77]

Love this! Im gonna do it! What if the wall is larger than 8ft? Could i just caulk it and sand and paint and make it blend to look good? My wall is 11ft long.

[@DualThreatGamble]

Jenna, great job. If I use the same 1/4 8inch by 8ft vertically, and have to use another 1.5 ft per board, to have two boards looks like 1, will caulk and paint make is seamless or unnoticeable. Going for unnoticeable

[@marlaplunk2833]

So... why not just take a circular saw, drop the saw blade to 1/8 inch reveal, and cut grooves into an entire sheet of plywood? I'm not trolling.. just curious.

[@lonnietrout7245]

Lowe's only 3 cuts for free rest is charged, same way at home depot, kid was just being nice telling you that is all and if you want a nice shiplap job don't use plywood jmo as a contractor

[@JanetJenkins]

What would you use that is not actual shiplap, which is very expensive.

[@stevenoglesby7843]

Due to cost difference we decided to use this method over a 3/4 inch overlap board, after installation we felt like we did not get a true ship lap look but were ok with it due to the money saved. After painting it with a latex paint the plywood warped due to the water content of the paint. In the end we were so dissatisfied we ripped it out and went back with a ship lap board. You may want to prime with an oil base primmer before installation to avoid warping.

[@JanetJenkins]

This is a really good tip. I was going to ask her about this but I don't think she is responding to questions here on the YT.

[@lacimccalister9143]

I have an odd length wall. 7’10’’ tall x 12’9’’ long. How do you determine what lengths to cut and place your planks.

[@kevinhamric1856]

Good luck finding a employee to cut that. And Valspar paint is junk..You did a good job though...

[@reneestaab5794]

Just under 8 inches? Is that 7 7/8? Not sure how much to allow for the kerf of the blade to get all the same size boards. Thanks! Liked and Subscribed!

[@vanessagordon1343]

I just bought a home... Hope to start this soon.

[@Serenity-sg4jf]

I followed your Lowe's link for the plywood that you had used, and it did not bring me to the plywood product that you used. Can you please tell me the name of the product that you have, as I am failing to find a plywood on their site like the one you are using. Thank you in advance if you see this question and answer it, much appreciated.

[@rosymartinez3795]

Oky ... I don't have a nail gun ... if I use a normal hammer and nails will the nails heads be a problem ... ummmm ...

[@jsmmao]

Why even use a nailer? Since it’s not real shiplap couldn’t you just use liquid nails and call it day? Save most people the expense of buying a nailer and time filling nail holes. I haven’t actually done it but just a thought

[@melodiagomez3976]

Aloha...I was wondering since this was done in a bathroom if any type of barrier needed to be added to prevent mold or warping of the wood. The bathroom I want to install it in does not have a window but it does have a fan. Thanks for the input!

[@lovelylouro]

Yes, same! Any tips?

[@JanetJenkins]

Would this be an issue in a 2 piece powder room? There is just a sink and a toilet. No shower or bath. Seems humidity would not be an issue in that environment.

[@thenewyorklife206]

ok.. so seeing that you've done both, what's your opinion on final product? Is there a visual difference to buying the legit T&G boards over ripping plywood like this? I don't mind paying the extra few bucks if the final product is worth it.

[@JennaSue]

There is a difference in the seams, more noticeable up close. I personally wouldn't do T&G again because to me it isn't worth the extra cost and time, plus you have to deal with the knots, and I prefer a wider plank look. For a more authentic and substantial alternative, I've seen people use 1/2" or 3/4" MDF board cut into strips which I would be more inclined to do in the future. Hope this helps!

[@chetlangford2144]

I did a vid on how to make real ship lap for $3 a board! great vid jeanna sue!

[@g.e.boroush5176]

@@JennaSue I have made the mistake of using MDF in an area that gets moisture. Despite priming and painting it eventually absorbs moisture, swells, splits, etc. It is ultimately pressed paper. I would never use it in a wet scenario. Nice tips in this video - thanks!

[@manidhar334u]

hey awesome work, could you please help what kind of plywood material you used? you description link taking me to lowes home page

[@Peanutbutterjellytime123]

You favor Lauren Conrad from MTV’s Laguna Beach 💕

[@callihanhopwood6255]

I purchased some excellent plans from the Woodprix website.

[@danielletracyann]

You look like Lauren Conrad wow

[@trishtaylor9334]

I totally see it!

[@arwenrosalie3031]

I want to do this for my master bath but I am afraid that over time the moisture from the showers and baths will condense between the board and the drywall and cause a mold issue. There is no way to realyn seal Every line and joint or space between the drywall and boards being nailed on.

[@lauriekukoleca4437]

Home Depot and Lowe's wouldn't do 8 inch cuts....SMH!!!!

[@sarahwallace7554]

Laurie Kukoleca someone was being lazy. get a manager involved

[@CCWSig]

Anything under 12" isn't allowed on our panel saw. Thats not to say we don't do it... But corporate SOP is nothing under 12".

[@angiec1222]

Yeah the guys at our Homedepot did it for us. We even did 6 inches. They are so nice. And they don't charge.

[@EvendimataE]

the associate told me...."sorry we only cut so what the customers buy will fit in their car, projects are supposed to be done at home :D" .....there is even a sign MAX 2 CUTS.....i just bought a cheap circular saw at harbor freight and it worked good

[@lovelylouro]

Geeze, it sucks how some will do it and some won't.

[@tireroastersgarage]

Thank you so much!!

[@pamfry7156]

If you caulk the seams, doesnt it fill in the shiplap look? Can you give a tiny bit of direction there?

[@richardclarke2670]

This is a beautifully done tutorial, I loved loved it! Thanks so much Jenna, you rock!

[@ايادالعطواني-و8ذ]

I am an Arab, I do not understand what you are saying, but by watching it looks like your work is good, thank you

[@duncanpearce765]

hold on a second,,,, did she just put cheap Chinese plywood in a bathroom?? so its been two years can we get a update on your wall pls hahahahah

[@Paula-vr5rm]

did you put your trim up after the ship lap, also how do you waterproof it since it’s in the bathroom , i don’t have an exhaust fan in my bathroom

[@lacopela82]

Question. So do you have a compressor for the nail gun? I don’t know if I need to buy one or rent one. Help

[@GoldenWave]

Do you caulk horizontally between each board, or just along the corner side seams?

[@JennaSue]

Corners only!

[@brianberg9147]

What is the stud finder your using. Mine are terrible. Looking for a better one. Thank you

[@hollyallen2909]

love this!! so well done! during the whole tutuorial i was trying to think of who you remind me of. it hit me right at the end-mila kunis. i think it's your eyes.

[@hdb80]

Totally her doppelganger.

[@Muscle5OH]

HOW DID YOU GET 6 SHEETS OUT OF A 32SQ FT PIECE OF PLYWOOD. SHOULD HAVE ONLY GOTTEN 4.

[@beabeliever9]

How thick was that ply wood and what grade... didnt seem to have too many knots.

[@johnharkins4250]

You might want to try using oscillating tool they work wonders

[@Koailo88]

Awesome video and youre super cute. Thanks

[@rockyroad8561]

Haha skip to 2023 and the costs have tripled!

[@tawodi66]

My daughter likes the weathered look is it possible to do that with this type of plywood?

[@FayeTrixie]

Does nail gun works in concrete wall?

[@taramiller3236]

Don't nail anything to drywall, unless you want it to fall out .

[@lisabeautyskindeep]

This is an awesome video! Thanks! You rocked it!

[@paonriver2566]

Any Pictures of the finished project?

[@TheDerekpreston]

That looks so good. This is going to be perfect for a wall in on of my properties thanks!!

[@SinisterC6]

I can see where used drywall mud.. JK Looks good, Plank you for the video

[@dawnaspen]

where did you get your white tiered racks ? Thanks