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

[@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

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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!!

[@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 :)!

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@christophercox8712]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks Christopher!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@mburns3236]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you!

[@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

[@mebhi2]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks mebhi2!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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 :)!

[@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

[@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!

[@thomasDLC]

You can also use your speed square as a guide for the Jigsaw like you may do with a circular saw. Hold the speed square on the piece of wood you are cutting (as if you were marking your line) and run the base of the Jigsaw along the edge of the square as you cut. You'll have close to perfect 90° cut

[@erinsfaces]

That is SO SMART! We totally didn't do that *lol* but that's a great tip!

[@thomasDLC]

Erin's Faces no worries! Just a trick of the trade 😉

[@erinsfaces]

So useful! And yes, I am def not in the trade :P

[@lauriemyers3]

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

[@erinsfaces]

thank you so much Laurie!

[@cljcindyjo]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@rc9257]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@Onecrossbow]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Cynthia!

[@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 ;)

[@FrankTheTank602]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@jaygo4088]

Thanks for your realness. It’s absolutely appreciated.

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks so much Jay!

[@jaygo4088]

Erin's Faces you’re very welcome

[@jackiewynn4455]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Jackie Wynn thank you so much lady!

[@carolmenton8670]

Recommended on video done by pro. A measuring square to space with instead of nickels. It looked to be about 18 in. long, at least. It is 2 sides with 90 degree angle connecting the two. Placed under board at one end you then nail that part, then slide square along to other side nailing as you go. Hope this makes sense for future projects. The square gives an 1/8 inch gape, I believe.

[@erinsfaces]

That sounds awesome Carol! Thanks for sharing - nickels are for the birds :)!

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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!!

[@jasonwest2603]

for the next project or for anyone else reading you can use your speed square the thing at about 3:00 in as a saw guide for a jigsaw or circular saw. just let the saw fence ride against the edge of the square and get pretty straight cuts with a little practice

[@erinsfaces]

Shut up Jason - that is a gamechanger!! Thanks for the info!

[@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!

[@Ashley1991Ms]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thanks Ashley!

[@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

[@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 :)!!

[@mommycat2244]

My husband is in construction (plumber by trade; municipal building inspector as his current career), and these points were helpful for me/us because since I’m not in construction, he’s always wanting to kill me because of what I don’t know. I’m wanting to do shiplap, and he’s only agreeable to it if we buy the pre painted boards.

[@erinsfaces]

If your husband is in construction you're in great hands Catherine! Painting is not too bad, and honestly shiplap is much more readily available these days than it was when we did it so I think your life will be easier all around :) - yes to shiplap!

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@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!

[@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.

[@dequittadeal6262]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@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 :)

[@HulaShack1]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Hula Shack!

[@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 :)!

[@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 :)!

[@kaiopio797]

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

[@erinsfaces]

thank you so much Kai!

[@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 😂

[@MeganHayes]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Megan!

[@icanfix1]

I couldn’t stop watching. 😂 Awesome video.

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@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! 🥴🙃🙃

[@66skate]

After this, I'm glad I went to Home Depot and bought real shiplap. This avoids the ripping of "boards" from plywood that are not all even. The real shiplap also is cut in such a way that the gap between the rows is preset and I don't have to worry about having nickles or painting the wall behind the "boards". It's also pre-primed. Putting a finish coat on before installing makes it easy to get the spaces between rows fully covered and then a light coat after any nail holes are filled over everything.

[@erinsfaces]

So glad you got the real thing - so much easier!

[@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 :)!

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@TC-tk6rc]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Ha! Thank you!!

[@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

[@dawnsykes9171]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Dawn Sykes Thank you so much!

[@roxyj-love7074]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much RoXy!

[@johnandrhodag]

what size boards are on the wall behind you. Doing a 15'x 8' high wall and I'm not sure what width would be best. 8, 10, 12?

[@erinsfaces]

Sorry for the delay John! I believe we ripped them down to 8 inch boards.

[@johnandrhodag]

Thank you. It looks great!

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@dfish78]

Only things I would add to this are, think about using a piece of molding as a trim piece at the top or bottom to hid the bigger gaps if your in an old house and your walls are not perfectly straight anymore. And do a wall the doesn't have any outlets or sockets. Those sucked.

[@erinsfaces]

Ah yes! This is my husband folks and he knows from whence he speaks - good points!

[@ethyricalgirl]

Oh, poor Dan :( I would have voted for all painted walls too buddy ;) You guys need to share pics now of your hard won handiwork though!

[@ethyricalgirl]

Ahahahahaha I'm dying 😂 oh Erin, maybe it's because I know you both but I was chuckling uncontrollably the whole time :) fyi - another reason to get a little electric sander is to save your poor muscles in your hand, arm, shoulders, and NECK! (not that I've done Shiplap before, but growing up building/house painting with my father and doing house & apt DIY all myself as an adult, I speak from much experience: your body will thank you :)

[@erinsfaces]

Right Donia?! It was nuts.

[@jackhayes3508]

Love your comment about covering the nails! If it's good enough for Joanna and for you, it's good enough for me!

[@erinsfaces]

Right?!

[@debbywilson7374]

Omg, this is the best video ever!!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Debby!

[@kainternational5690]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much!

[@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

[@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!

[@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 :)!

[@jeannettedaughtry1989]

I want to do my bathroom. Moisture seal with be needed everywhere. Ik. But do you have one on bathrooms walls. Video?

[@erinsfaces]

Ooh I love that! Yes, agreed to needing moisture seal. We just did it in our bedroom and in an office so I'm not sure what extra steps you'd need to do. So sorry to not be of more help!

[@Sophiamia6960]

Hilarious!!! They just fall out ... don’t be cheap.. 🤣🤣🤣 so funny.. still laughing. Great tips too.. buy lots of nickels, and think hearts...

[@erinsfaces]

LOL - thanks so much Sophiamia!

[@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!! :)

[@h.j2141]

Showing the bradnails makes it look more rustic! My mother’s Estate left me our childhood home and there’s this 15 foot long wall in the livingroom, you didn’t have to stagger the planks? I’m having a hard time finding how to stagger..anyone know?!

[@erinsfaces]

Agreed on the brad nails! We did stagger the planks - we would just use the left over from the row above/below and then continue with a full plank if that makes sense. So there wasn't a lot of organization but less waste that way.

[@christa2252]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you!

[@terrysm467]

You are adorable! Thanks for the tips with laughter!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Terry!!

[@terrifuller]

we only spent about 35 minutes at home depot, didn't need to rent any tools [they cut it for us and even sanded it down] - sounds like your store was more geared toward selling you supplies, rather than helping you out. they also made the cuts for the electrical sockets for us free of charge. this video was so hilarious, BUT we definitely had a different experience with ours. the sanding [when we got home, we sanded a little more] was blah, but that was the worst part and took about 30ish minutes total. i am so sorry you had a bad experience.

[@erinsfaces]

Your Home Depot sounds better than our Home Depot :)!

[@abbycarey4201]

Question. (And it may have been answered and I didn't notice.) But did you post a picture of your completed project? Also, did you have a "seam" in your boards or did they run the full length of your walls?

[@erinsfaces]

Hi Abby! I didn't post a pic of the finished project but you can see most of it from one room (we did one wall in two rooms) in the video. We def did have a seam in our boards - we tried to vary it by using a full board and then cutting the second one on that line. Then we used a full board starting on the other side of the wall (if the first full board started on the left on line 1, we started on the right on line 2) so it wasn't matchy-matchy. Does that help?

[@Yikes1961]

that is so funny! Loves your interpretation of the nickels falling out of the slots. We are doing this right now, and started at the top and working our way down because I was so smart (not) and wanted the board that was going to need to be ripped, down at the bottom of the wall where it wouldn't be so noticeable. DO NOT start at the top!!! lol. Like you say, the things you wish you knew now. Will know for when we decide to do the rest of the room next winter.

[@erinsfaces]

They make it sounds like you can start at the top or the bottom but I agree - starting at the top is harder! But good for you for doing it as a concept!! Thanks so much for the support - Go team :)!

[@EvendimataE]

you have to use the proper tool to get straight cuts....i used a circular saw without guides and i had a bit of that uneven spaces too. i used the home depot wooden paint stir stick as spacer and it stays in place, just put a bit of pressure by pushing the plywood up or down depending on where you started

[@erinsfaces]

Agreed - a jigsaw does not cut it (ha ha!)

[@sueeasthom2026]

Hilarious and SO dang true!! Lowes ripped our 1/4" plywood into 8" strips, FREE of cost. We saved our marriage (thinking ahead) by buying already SANDED plywood!!! It was only $7/sheet more!! Please, a definite no brainer! We have everything ready to rock for morning, even a handily little jigsaw. (And endless supply of Mimosas) BUT.....just wondering....will we have to use electrical box extenders to make our outlets and light switches stick out more now that there is an additional 1/4" of wall going overtop of the existing/original drywall. Something to ponder over. Will soon find out. Back to Lowes or Home Depot we go, if so! Great video!

[@erinsfaces]

You can buy sanded plywood?!!!! What?!!!! That was not in ANY of the tutorials that I watched Sue! I did not know that was an option! And your Home Depot is obviously way nicer than ours. They were happy to charge us - LOL. Per extenders - we didn't - they're just kind of sunken in a bit and it's fine for us but you'll see what looks good to you. Thanks for writing!

[@jenniferjones9960]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Jennifer!

[@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.

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Some good tips here. I know Im late to this party but I would like to say that my husband is an extremely skilled tradesman and I have shown him many shiplap videos. He said he would rather pay the extra for the real material because waiting at Lowes etc for the paneling to be cut and all the other stuff that goes along with the budget jobs is more frustration than HE can tolerate. No nickels, no flimsy materials, no waiting in line. Plan way ahead for this job. Know if your wails or ceiling need to be furred out with furring strips because the walls are bumpy before you start. Know how to use the tools, don’t practice on the materials to be used after you start the work, have all the tools and materials ready. Go on a professional site or talk to a carpenter about the tools you need. We are embarking on this type of project, we have all the skills and professional tools and this will take us together 2 days for a 22 x 11 foot room ceiling without even painting to have the best job. A people please please stagger your butt joints. I have seen sooo m ay projects where people do not stagger their joints where they don’t have full length boards for the space and there is a seam running in a straight line from floor to ceiling. It looks hideous and terrible unprofessional. Ship lap is a treatment. It is not supposed to look perfect but one should at lease look like they know what they were doing and you cannot love the job if you spent all that money and it looks amateurish. Most of all realize this WILL be stressful and try to stay calm. The work is not forever but the results ARE. Good luck.

[@erinsfaces]

Janette I wish I would have talked with you before we did this *LOL*!!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Erin's Faces LOL!! In the end our job took a total of 8 hours without buying materials (another 1.5 hrs.) It turned out great and we are still married 😂. We are in our 50’s and 60’s and have been at this game a long time. We have renovated so many spaces. This is how we learned and saved a ton of money with DIY. Most trades people, especially older ones are more than happy to share advice and expertise. Just ask them. Don’t be shy. We ALL start out not knowing how to do things. I think back on our first house and realize we’ve come a long way! You will too. Best of luck. 🌺

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much Janette!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@KelliesKreations]

You are so funny, My husband and I have had these thoughts with every project!!!!

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you so much :)!

[@nafuregal1288]

Why do you need that triangle? How much sanding is needed on already smooth plywood board? Do you mean before painting or after? Thanks!

[@erinsfaces]

Sure thing - triangle helps draw a straight line so you can cut the board. Sanding - you have to sand your cuts. Painting after :) - hope that helps!

[@jldishman]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Luke&Tori&Cocoa D!

[@wandavanbuskirk5212]

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

[@erinsfaces]

Thank you Wanda!