Erin's Faces - DIY Shiplap - What I Wish I Knew Before I Did It

A makeover of a different kind - all of the things I wish someone had told me before we did DIY Shiplap.
These are the tutorials we found the most helpful - / shiplap

[@Addleysmom]

It's so refreshing to see such candor about diy projects instead of all these overly produced vids about how it was a breeze to do something of this magnitude. I smiled and laughed at several points so much appreciation!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Kim! And yes - no breezes here :)! Thanks for watching! xo

[@WmRios]

Share icon + significant other's email = plenty of laughter when we get home to remember all the non-romantics moments we shared 🤣🙃😂😜😡🤦🏻‍♂️. Priceless, and worth doing the next DIY with .

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@marcusschmaling9]

One of the best and funniest diy vlog posts we've ever seen. My wife and I are about to do ship lap so thanks for the tips. Also, we are Canadian. 5 cent coins are nickels in Canada : ). Keep posting, you got a real talent!

[@erinsfaces]

Hey Marcus - thank you so much! So funny about the Canadian nickels :)! xo

[@ddmaz5402]

Omg you are too funny. Love it. Planning on doing this and you've given me the courage and answered all my what ifs. Keep it coming!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you DD Maz! You can do it! It just kind of sucks a lot and then it's over and it's great ;). I really like the way it looks and I'm grateful we did it, I just really didn't know what we were in for!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Michelle!!

[@gabe5311]

I think I’ve watched this four times and not for the tips. It is pure hilarity. 😂😂😂

[@erinsfaces]

I do what I can Gabe :)

[@Ashley1991Ms]

LOVE! Thanks for the help with everyone's beloved shiplap!

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks Ashley!

[@jaminamartinez8058]

This is an awesome video to watch. Very informative and full of humor, I laughed so hard the whole time I watched it. Thank you for sharing your experience with faux shiplap and keep them coming.

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Jamina!

[@troybarnes1572]

I've watched this video 2 or 3 times. You are SO funny! Thanks for all your tips and laughs.

[@erinsfaces]

Ha! Thanks Troy! I appreciate the support!

[@chs417]

Absolutely love this! in 38 years of marriage, and so many projects I can't even begin to remember them all to count, multiply that times infinity for the number of 'inner monologues' we've had through the years :) :)

[@erinsfaces]

ha ha!! understood! thank you!

[@lcdedoor4626]

Thank you! My husband and I are just laughing. Your a hoot! We are doing shiplap soon, in our bathroom. I understand what your saying believe me. We just poured a concrete counter top a few days ago. It can get nasty!!!. But in the end you still love each other and forget what just was said(mostly). Good advise on some of your stuff, nickles and sanding time..... thanks for the laugh.

[@erinsfaces]

Oh my goodness Lori! I want to do a concrete countertop but I think it would just end in divorce - good for you!! Thanks for the support :)!

[@Onecrossbow]

Thank you so much for all the great and helpful tips! Love your humor and candor!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Cynthia!

[@dawnsykes9171]

So very helpful!! Love the tips and your humor!

[@erinsfaces]

Dawn Sykes Thank you so much!

[@kathybruner4091]

OH.MY.GOSH.....I have never laughed so hard...YOU are my NEW BFF! Give your hubby a big hug from all of us 😂💙

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Kathy! xo

[@happymom80]

This lady is so real and refreshing.... and humorous. Humor caries us all through many things that nothing else will... so thank you so much for making this video not only informative but entertaining. Your wall looks great! You guys were real warriors! :)

[@erinsfaces]

thank you so much Jules!!

[@rc9257]

Awesome video. Very entertaining and amusing. Gave it a thumbs up before video was finished.Thanks Erin : )

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@cljcindyjo]

Great tips - and loved the humor. Thanks for sharing! 👍

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you!

[@channa816]

Omg I laughed at every topic! This was raw and so entertaining. I was thinking ( earlier today) of requesting to do shiplap (in our kitchen and entry way/hallways) to my significant other as my birthday project... now I may have to rethink this and do it all by myself to keep my judgements and OCD in order and not drive him insane lol

[@erinsfaces]

You can totally do it and it will be awesome! It will just suck while you're doing it :)! Snacks and fans make everything better.

[@laurahanley4690]

You crack me up!!! I'm not even doing shiplap and I couldn't stop watching! My husband was in the other room and had to come and see what what so funny!! Your wall look amazing btw!! I subscribed to you and I don't even know what you do...LOL!!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Laura 😂 - I technically own a beauty company so if that's not your bag then no worries :)! But I'm glad you liked this video!! xo

[@peggers6266]

Ok, just seeing this....almost 5 years after you made it.....I LOVE YOU !!! You are SOOO funny and SOOO real!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much :)!! I appreciate that a lot!!

[@witchbeme]

Omg...I love this so much. Anybody that has done any remodel with their spouse or significant other can so relate to this! It was funny because it hits home. We remodeled our kitchen & bathrooms last summer. You did a great job! Thanks for sharing .

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much! And I'm so impressed that you did your kitchen and bathrooms yourselves!!

[@witchbeme]

Awww thanks. lol the struggle was real ;)

[@TravelByState]

Oh, I love you! Planning to (possibly) shiplap two rooms this summer and this is hilarious and excellent advice. The wall looks great!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much! xo

[@Tanner8585]

Hilarious! This is all true. Prolly why I like to do projects by myself and not talk to anyone till I’m done . Hahahaha love this video

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks Tanner!

[@hushhh2474]

Thank you for this. Adding the part of make sure to remind why you love eachother to begin with, and make sure to have food, snacks, and drinks readily available, sooooooo very true. This goes for any big project you are going to take on in your home with someone. Sometimes it don't even take 4 to 5 hours before you feel like you are at eachothers necks in frustration. Remember it's NOT the person that is frustrating you it's the whatever it is you are working on figuring out at the time along with the problems that thing caused right before. Remember you are working together you have someone to help, they love you enough to help, and you love them enough to let them help you. Our visa versa. That wall looks really nice. Great job accomplishing and knocking that out together. Love your advice. We do tend to forget these simplest of things during timely frustrating projects. Keep in mind the outcome will be well worth it.

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Shayna - and agreed - we need to remember to find the love in times of challenge.

[@mommasglamtoo]

It’s hilarious what you just said about remembering your marriage vows cause it’s so true! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 when my husband is doing a project or we are, he starts getting frustrated and starts cursing up a storm and I start laughing and that’ll calm him down. It gets funny after 8 years of being married. 😂

[@erinsfaces]

Right?! It's useful to know what works :)

[@FrankTheTank602]

Thank you so much for this video!! Not only was it informative but also very funny. Thank you

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you!

[@jaynedough2987]

what a sweet and funny informative video. your wall looks great and I think it's something I would do now... thanks!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Jayne!

[@lsparker24]

We have enough tools to start our own Home Depot, but you are so sassy and cute, I had to watch anyway. Good job!

[@erinsfaces]

Ha! thank you Linda!

[@nikkibrophy122]

You are hysterical and I love this video! My husband and I are doing shiplap on a wall in the living room around the fireplace...this is so helpful! Thank you!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Nikki!

[@annechovey2492]

I love you! That was perfect! We are remodeling a WHOLE house and you nailed the whole internal voice thing to a T. OMG it is so funny because it is true. Every word. Thanks for reminding me I am normal. :)

[@erinsfaces]

Ha ha! Thanks so much Anne! I can't imagine doing the whole house!!! Have your wedding album handy :) xoxo

[@dequittadeal6262]

The nickels did what...👊🏼thank you so very much you were very candid and entertaining.

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@mburns3236]

I loved this video. I was smiling throughout. Very personable and informative. Thanks.

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you!

[@gailcohen4449]

I just watched your video as I’m toying with the idea of doing faux shiplap. You are a charming, articulate and very funny lady. Your “tips” were very helpful. I’m going to watch your other videos while I decide if this shiplap project is for me.

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks so much Gail! The rest of my videos are totally different as they're for the skincare and makeup line I own so apologies that there aren't more DIY projects to talk about!

[@HulaShack1]

Loved your video. You are really funny. I appreciated you giving us all these tips. Thanks!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Hula Shack!

[@jaygo4088]

Thanks for your realness. It’s absolutely appreciated.

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks so much Jay!

[@jaygo4088]

Erin's Faces you’re very welcome

[@christinesakata950]

OMG, you had me laughing so hard I have tears streaming down my face. Love the tips. Subscribed! 😂

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Christine!

[@Tedtopdawg]

This is soooo funnny !!! Like OH MY GOD !Thank you for making my day!!! I literally DED laughing out loud !

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks so much Wayne :)!

[@ecarrillo71]

Currently only researching the idea on shiplap and I am so glad I ran into your video. You're explanations on having snacks is on point and yes treat us like children because we're frustrated and won't say anything until the project is complete! Here's a tool tip if you'd like to acquire any tools. Get used tools through Craigslist, yard sales or your local pawn shops. You may have to replace a blade but it's usually much cheaper than buying new tools.

[@erinsfaces]

So glad it was useful Efrain! And yes - snacks are KEY :)!

[@newcoleberry1]

You are a riot! I have a feeling you and I would get along just great. Lol. I loved your video. The best one is the reminder to say I love/appreciate you to the one who is helping. I tend to get frustrated with my hubby as well (because of course I know exactly what I'm doing....😉) So Thank you for this real experience with installing shiplap!! My expectations of ease have blown out the window😆

[@erinsfaces]

Good - I'm glad because there is no ease involved in this scenario :) *LOL* - but thank you so much - I really do appreciate the support!! xoxo

[@ShawnSpjut]

Love. Love this. I DIY nearly all my remodeling endeavors, and your candor is right on. Never. Never once was a project as easy as the video's, blog posts or Pinterest said they were. Thanks, I needed this. :)

[@erinsfaces]

Right?! Thanks so much for the support :)!

[@christa2252]

This was great. Genuinely made me laugh about how true and relatable your experience was. Thanks for posting!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you!

[@katep5918]

Oh my gosh, you are so darned cute!!! I’m definitely subscribing! Getting ready to do this project myself. Love your tips and this video, thank you so much for making it! 👍🏼

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Katherine! And good luck on your project! xo

[@TheMmk88]

OMG! I think we could be related !! LOL Adorable and Honest and How True this video is !!! I can't believe this hasn't gone Viral !! I appreciate your tips and I had to crack up because I Hate to sand, it's a crappy job that takes forever and like you said no one else mentions that. So, Thank You Great Share !!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much TheMmk88! I appreciate that - I feel bad because I had no idea it had more than 20 views from my friends and my mom :) - so I'm just seeing all of these comments and going through them. Life is funny!

[@WoodUCreate]

They say use two sanders the job will go basically twice as fast. Also use a good sander. Those jitterbug type really suck. Use a nice random orbital like from dewalt, and it really makes a world of difference. I didn't realize what a difference it really makes.

[@michaelstiller2282]

As a professional finish carpenter who knows how to install real shiplap, and wants to make videos. I hope you allow me to use your punch list, this was great. I subbed, took notifications, and added a like.

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Michael, and please forgive me for blaspheming your profession - I am not capable of doing carpentry and have so much respect for it! My momentary foray into cutting wood made that clear!

[@nkspencer2]

This was too funny and true. I am a carpenter and although it looks easy you have discovered that it really isn't that easy we just make it look easy because we have been doing it longer and already have all those tools they asked you about at Home Depot. I enjoyed this video

[@erinsfaces]

Totally Norman! Having all of those tools would make me feel very fancy - alas!

[@socalmary1]

Omg! I loved this video! You speak the truth on real life!!! So funny! Thank you for some great advice!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Mary! xo

[@TartLumber]

You are hysterical. I own a lumber and building material supply company in Virginia and we frequently have customers who do not understand the amount of work in some of the diy projects. Best wishes on all your projects! Libby

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks TartLumber - I obviously had no idea either - no one tells you this stuff!!

[@christophercox8712]

Loved it! It should be required watching for all couples before their first DIY project.

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks Christopher!

[@MeganHayes]

I love your personality and realness! And I love this video! Thank you!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Megan!

[@neauchiapajchia252]

lol love ur honesty !!! Really appreciate it, will plan on doing this

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks Neauchia!

[@matthews.1813]

Hahaha this video was so funny....I will share this with my wife. Thanks for keeping it so real.

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks Matt! And yes, a good one to watch with your wife if you're thinking of doing this!

[@how2q]

Ha, not even done with video...love the marriage vow moments! Awesome...nice job. This method (talking into camera) doesn't usually work for me....this worked for me. Very entertaining...Really nice job!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much! And yes to marriage vows - it needs to happen :). So glad you liked it!

[@nimanamdar5741]

I'm pretty handy and have most of the tools you need to do this, but this video is so amazing and I can't wait to watch with my wife! We have this project next on our DIY list for the new house and I think you just saved us some fights! Not all of them, but some of them! :)

[@erinsfaces]

Yes Nima! Watch with your wife so you can still like each other at the end!! :)

[@ashleygates7769]

Ok first of all, you're adorable. And I think we should be friends. 🤣 Watching you fall back on your bed when you talked about the nickels was the best! I'm about to start this project on our master bedroom in our newly purchased home and I'm definitely taking notes! Thanks for the tips and for making it so enjoyable to watch. So funny!

[@erinsfaces]

That's so nice! Thank you! And yay - I'm really happy we did it when we moved in and I think you will be too - it adds something different to the room which I still really like years later. Best of luck - it'll look great!

[@jodiemeschke6889]

Wonderful tips! You are so funny. My husband and I are getting ready to shiplap a 5 ft. section of wall in our bathroom. I will be sure to remember this. lol

[@erinsfaces]

You can do it :)!!

[@jodiemeschke6889]

We made it! We only had two nickels and at one point we lost them. We looked everywhere in our tiny empty bathroom for ever, and finally found them still between the two last boards we put up. Fun times.

[@Marie-oy1bd]

You are HI-larious and give such fantastic advice! (441st subscriber :) . I think I'll skip sharing this with my hubby and just take your lines as needed. Thanks!!

[@erinsfaces]

ha! thank you so much Marie!

[@kaiopio797]

OMGOWD!!! LOVE THIS!! So true and seriously we need more videos like this.

[@erinsfaces]

thank you so much Kai!

[@icanfix1]

I couldn’t stop watching. 😂 Awesome video.

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@lauriemyers3]

Needs to be on trending! Nice job and THANK YOU!

[@erinsfaces]

thank you so much Laurie!

[@SC-de5to]

I love your story and reality. Yours is the 1st video I watched on this so I saved tons of time. Im so glad I found you. If I want something similar I will cheat instead with wallpaper, so then I can avoid all the pitfalls and be a happy bunny :)

[@erinsfaces]

Oh good! Yes to saving time! And yes, wallpaper would probably be a lot faster :)!

[@catchmeonthewtr3603]

You are a Hoot!! I am about to embark on the shiplap wall project and stumbled on your video. My significant other is very handy, a mechanic and all around do it yourself with every tool known to man and some that aren't. If he doesn't own it he will make it. But, when I said I want a shiplap wall he said " a Whaaaat "? So thought I'd watch what you had to say about what we should know before we embark. The relationship advice was the best part for me as I can relate. We have taken on projects and at some point we find out I want to go one way and he the other! So yes the checking in with each other is on point. We like to call it " zig zag " and we will look at each other and laugh. So I told him from now on when we undertake a project together we need to discuss the intricate details beforehand so we have an idea of how it's going to be accomplished. This includes something as simple as moving a piece of furniture, he will inevitably want to turn one way and I'm thinking no no we have to turn the other way....Man v Woman thinking I guess. Cool Video Thank You

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much for such a sweet and thoughtful response! So nice that your man is up on everything tool wise - mine is awesome but was not :). Neither was I, obviously!, so there you go. And love the concept of checking in before projects big and small!

[@terrysm467]

You are adorable! Thanks for the tips with laughter!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Terry!!

[@jldishman]

Just found your channel and you are hilarious! Great video, thank you for all the info!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Luke&Tori&Cocoa D!

[@margeleggio6798]

I really enjoy this. Great tips!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Marge!

[@TC-tk6rc]

This is the best 'Review' ever. You are hilarious. And very helpful. Thank you!

[@erinsfaces]

Ha! Thank you!!

[@gagirl_vintagedecor]

My husband and I actually tackled this DIY plywood shiplap project in my dining room 2 weeks ago and you are so on point with all of your tips!! First off we did three walls so we decided to go the day before and purchase the wood and get it ripped down. Well no one told me that Home Depot charges .50 cent for every cut they do over 3 cuts...so that added up to an extra almost $20 to the cost of my wood. Secondly like you said the sanding..OMG...the sanding. Every one of those cut edges now are splinter heaven so be careful. We decided to use wooden craft sticks (like tongue depressors) for our spacing and those worked way better than nickels/pennies. Several of our boards were different widths too even though we told them to cut them 8" some were 7.75" some were a little over 8 so we had to measure them all width wise and stack them into piles so that we could achieve the same width all the way around the dining room because the boards have to line up in the corners. My husband told me 20 times or more that this was the stupidest thing he had ever done and he hated me for doing it...LOL. We argued, I cried but in the end he did what he was told and pushed through. It did take us three days to get it all done, working like 6-7 hours a day. He did however tell me that he loved it in the end and despite all the pain and suffering he went through he has agreed to do another wall in our house. The overall look is amazing once you are done. :)

[@erinsfaces]

I just laughed out loud Kassie when you wrote "my husband told me 20 times...this was the stupidest thing he had ever done" - I hear you! And yes to all of the sanding - nuts! But it does look good, doesn't it? I'm glad we did it but I'm even more glad it's DONE! Thanks for writing!

[@ashleyrivera1301]

You are so funny! Wish there was a video like this for all my DIY projects. I am constantly thinking "Why didn't anyone tell me this."

[@erinsfaces]

Ha! Thank you so much Ashley!!

[@janeth6820]

I don’t typically like or comment videos but holy cow!! I had not laughed that hard in a while. I REALLY want to do this project, but I’ve never done something this big and my husband isn’t handy AT ALL. I’ve been watching tutorial videos all day but it’s good to know these tips 🤣. THANK YOU!!!

[@erinsfaces]

Janeth thank you so much 😂 - you can totally do it, handy or not, it just kind of sucks 😅 but then you’re done and it’s lovely - thanks for commenting!

[@ravenmcgrew8288]

This video is so funny !! Thank you for preparing my husband and I ! 🤣

[@erinsfaces]

Raven Mcgrew So glad to bring some laughter in these wacky times - thanks for watching!

[@ravenmcgrew8288]

Erin's Faces that’s for sure! 🥴🙃🙃

[@jessicaherrera7135]

I was laughing my tail off with your honest experience. I want to do a big project and now I'm grateful I caught this video.

[@erinsfaces]

Jessica Homebody thank you so much 😅 - I hope your project goes well! Just factor in snacks 😂

[@mebhi2]

Your so pretty! Thanks for the info, I was thinking of doing it myself before I watched you. Cathy

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks mebhi2!

[@jackiewynn4455]

Heeeeee! This was so funny and informative at the same time. Thank you!

[@erinsfaces]

Jackie Wynn thank you so much lady!

[@therealmary29]

You cracked me up! I am thinking of doing this and loved your video!! 😊😊

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks so much Mary!

[@roxyj-love7074]

Best video ever!! Love it!! Appreciate the honesty! 😂😂

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much RoXy!

[@fingerprintsbyrobin]

You are so funny! Thanks for the tips. I'm going to do my atrium, it looks great!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Robin and yay!! It'll be beautiful in an atrium!!

[@mchang03]

So glad I ran into this before I started my project!

[@erinsfaces]

Oh good! Hope it's helpful Martha! xo

[@wandavanbuskirk5212]

You are so telling the truth about DIY projects lol. Love your video 😁

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Wanda!

[@shanetrat9303]

I am 5 mins into the video and I am cracking up laughing... Everything you are saying is sooo true. Thanks for the honesty.💛

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much :)! SO TRUE right?!

[@jenniferjones9960]

Your video was to the point with such humor. LoL! I loved it.

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Jennifer!

[@bevprice809]

OMG!! You crack me up!!!! I don't know what your channel is about, but you are so damn entertaining. So, I'm subscribing for the fun and laughs. You made my day.

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Bev! It's mostly makeup and skincare so hopefully it will be as entertaining :) xo

[@daisyandpadme]

I want to do this in our basement, now I will think about this about longer after listening to you. I loved your video and sad to say I probably wouldn't be able to keep those thoughts in my head, they would come out of my mouth so fast even I would be shocked!!

[@erinsfaces]

Ha! You can do it Denise! :)

[@christiana_mandalynn]

My husband and I are about to start a faux Shiplap wall and I have no idea what we are about to do or what we are getting into!! 😂😂 thank you so much for this video, such a relief to find a candid person I can identify with. “The nickels are like, byyyye!” ROFL!!

[@erinsfaces]

Yay! Thank you Christiana - you can do it!!

[@seamsewfine]

OMG this was the BEST video EVER!!! I do all my projects by myself just for the reasons you said. I like to sometimes read the comments on these videos for a laugh. This is the first and only comment section that did not have hateful remarks and someone calling someone else's comment stupid. If there was an award for the BEST ALL TIME video then you should get it! I have not laughed this much in a long time!! Great job!

[@erinsfaces]

This is the nicest comment! Thank you so much! I'm grateful there's no hateful remarks - that would make me so sad - yikes!! Thanks for the support :)

[@thebudgetbee9694]

Great video! Thanks for the tips!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you!

[@peggymohr7899]

I laughed o hard at your description of doing this shiplap project. I will never do this and if I did I would buy the real fake shiplap from Home Depot. Many thanks for your great video and bless you both for giving this effort to improve your home the hard way.

[@erinsfaces]

That's what my Dad said Peggy :) - "why didn't you just buy the real thing?" - thanks so much for watching! xo

[@barbarawitek1110]

OMG...I Love this! I wish I would have found your video before I tackled our wall! *go over your marriage vows!* LOL You're NOT kidding!! And Oh, girl...our inner monologues absolutely were shared! ;-) Thank you for this!!

[@erinsfaces]

Barbara Witek thank you so much! It’s so much right 😂?!

[@barbarawitek1110]

@@erinsfaces ON POINT with everything! I was seriously conversing with you as I watched. And honestly, I may come back to this video the next time the husband and I think we'll tackle a project "together". LOL because after 27 yrs of marriage we always think that's a good idea.... :-)

[@erinsfaces]

Barbara Witek 😂💕 I’ve honestly had to remind myself of it during this pandemic when everything is so close and intense - like “I married you! I like you! Let’s remember why 😅💕” and visa versa I’m SURE! Xo

[@galady8632]

You are awesome! I wish I had your hair, totally stunning. Your humor is entertaining while realistic - at least in this situation. Years ago (as in 3 decades), I was doing a condo flip (that phrase wasn't common at that time, it was ac6a quick reno & resale), and wanted an accent wall, hoping to take the focus away from the small rooms. I hadn't heard of Joanna Gaines or shiplap, I was trying to maintain a tight budget. I cut thin plywood into 8" strips, sanded rough edges just a bit and rolled accent paint on the surface. I nailed it in-place, touched-up the edges as needed and it was complete. I did not use adhesive, I did not want to cause damage to the walls for future owners. Due to the response from the buyer I added that touch to at least one wall in every flip - especially if there was a wall that had difficult to remove wallpaper or damage. There was a cottage-style house I flipped, it had strange, irregular texture on a few walls. The wood treatment would not be successful, many walls were curved. I bought 'expanded vinyl' wallpaper that looks like beadboard. That paper is not flimsy and can easily be removed. Certainly much easier and faster than actual beadboard plus it worked well on the curved walls. When I retire I might tackle a few more investment properties. I miss that creative process.

[@erinsfaces]

That's amazing!!! You totally did it before it was cool :)! And I think you'd miss it til you started sanding. Then you'd be like "oh yeah, this is for the birds!" And you too can have that hair - Goldwell 8KG :)

[@galady8632]

Erin's Faces ... Sadly I cannot have that hair. No matter what my hair will not curl. I finally accepted it, after dozens of perms and every possible alternative - I accept straight hair is my destiny. Your energy, joy and happiness is totally contagious. Then your creativity and humor = awesome!

[@erinsfaces]

I'm sure your straight hair looks great! Thanks so much for the support :)

[@amyjohnson167]

Cracked me up girlfriend! That's real talk! My hubby is of large stature with auburn hair. No threshold for heat or hunger. Tips are spot on!

[@erinsfaces]

There you go Amy! You know the deal! Thanks for watching :)!

[@NetanyaGila]

Loved your video and you are so right! I did my whole bedroom plus the closet! lol. Love Joanna Gaines style, she has my heart go pitter pattter when I see shiplap! I'd found a blog online where the couple used pop sickle sticks to do the spacing, worked out great, you still may lose one or two. :)

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Netanya! And popsicle sticks is a GREAT tip!

[@poet4you]

What an adorable young woman. I enjoy her dry wit and funny gestures. I think the plywood idea is fine. Just go in proper sequence. Start at bottom, make sure you are level from the baseboard, removing of base board is fine but I am not sure it is necessary. Yes, you need tools but if your going to do DIY projects the tools will be good on all future projects too. Good advice on lots of nickels! I think paining between the boards as you go up the wall makes sense if you can so the paint doesn't bleed through. Make it fun....

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much! And yes to proper sequencing - where were you when we were doing this?!! It would have been very helpful to have you in the room :)!!

[@traciparker7108]

Your video is absolutely AWESOME!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Traci!

[@tammychavies]

This video was so funny!! I just asked my husband if we could do some shiplap. Please do more lifestyle & decorating videos!! You are so fun to watch.

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks Tammy! It's funny because I own a skincare/makeup company and that's my general bag but people really liked this video which is lovely but out of my wheel house :). So I told my husband "apparently we need to do more home renovation stuff so I can talk about it online" - he was not enthused :)

[@2techshop]

You are so right and super funny! You described every project in our house. Hahahah !!!

[@erinsfaces]

Ha! thanks Anna!! xo

[@EastRiverHomestead]

Thank you for the heads-up. I am about to dive into this project too. Instead of nickles, I will be using paint stirring sticks for spacers. That is the only tip I can give back to you. :)

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks so much! We used those to get the paint out from in between the boards so they can do double duty.

[@chicnycdesign8486]

You are hilarious! Thanks for the input I know me and my bf are going to have a doozie with this project 😂

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks Mika! Yes, remember why you like him before you get going and have snacks on hand :)!!

[@CheapTart]

Loved this!!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@j7luvsme]

OMG! thank you for this.. I am getting ready to do this real soon. you're so funny!

[@erinsfaces]

Yay! So glad it’s helpful - thank you so much!

[@kainternational5690]

Funniest content ever! I thank you so much for the heads up. 🙏

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@mrs.penaranda3267]

This is so funny!! I loved it!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!!

[@rubylicious1]

Thank you! I have the same humor and personality as you, I was laughing the whole video

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Rubylicious!

[@Lora4590]

"like, that nickel was right there... you don't know where it is?" HA! Love it. loved this video. :)

[@erinsfaces]

It's totally the truth! You get angry at such silly stuff! Thanks Lora! xo

[@Seriously-though]

Great information, thank you so much!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Misty!

[@sanjivoberoi5361]

Perfect and excellent advice

[@erinsfaces]

Glad it was helpful!