DIY Board and Batten Accent Wall | Wainscoting How to

[@johnbalog2556]

Just finished my accent wall project. The math for the spacing was the key to the overwhelming success, thanks for all the great tips. Wish I could send a picture, it looks awesome.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Glad it helped!

[@norskibull2.021]

Simple formula for figuring out spacings, is adding one more to your dividing when doing the math. So let’s say you have something at 30 inch wide, and you want 4 sections, you’d divide that 30” by 5, which gives you your 6” CENTERS for 4 pieces. It works like a charm, then all ya gotta do is center up your board or item by knowing that center…. So say you have a 12’ wall, and want five vertical boards up, you’d take 144” divide that by 6, and it’ll give you 24” centers. And say you’re using 1x4 stock, you move a tic mark to 1 3/4” to the right of Center, and a tic mark at 1 3/4” to the left of Center. That will give you your boards placement on the wall. Then plumb up a line from the outter tic marks and go to town with install. Hope this can come in handy for somebody

[@marcopinotti2555]

My compliments, I recently discovered you and you have become my idol. I hope that goole translator does his duty, a warm greeting from Marco and all of Italy too bad I don't understand a word from you but you show me how you do it and it's perfect, a hug.

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

My wife asked me to do this to our bedroom wall just the other day. Thanks so much for the tips!

[@TERRIANNSKITCHEN]

Very helpful information. Thank you man!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You bet!

[@Grow_A_Pair]

Removed period effect trim... to fit different period effect trim. Good job.

[@Benbehaving]

I watch a ton of DIY youtube videos and I like this guy.

[@robertpackham6154]

Wow! I was literally searching KZbin videos for this like 2 days ago and was shocked when one of my subscribed channels didn't have it. Thanks so much for uploading this!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You bet!

[@The9mmProfessor]

You know someone is good at what they do when they make it look easy....That is definitely a very complex process. You make it look very do-able for me. I am going for it! ... Thank you sir.

[@icon-mq3ly]

Your channel is an underrated gem, you'll be at 5 million in no time!

[@BBMc107]

Finally! A painter who knows to brush the wood. Frankly, I would use a small (hot dog) roller, too. A normal roller will never smooth out on such a limited area.

[@tainalady]

The most complete and informative video about this topic. I congratulate you, you have helped me determine what I will do in the next days concerning this project.

[@patrickemms8674]

Thanks for the video! Looking to do something similar in my master bedroom and after watching this I now know what to do. Cheers!

[@brents9612]

Looks great! What’s the color and finish (matte, flat, semigloss?)

[@marisarichmond2251]

This wall looks amazing! I appreciate the thorough explanations. I got a new house and want to do an accent wall, and your explanations are going to help me a ton! :)

[@krusatoh]

What color did you use ? Love it !

[@juliebruce1114]

Thank you for a practical, easy application video that includes how to do measurements, etc. I’m still considering whether or not to do this project but this video has really been helpful.

[@alexm458]

Great video! The wall turned out really good. Can you please share the software you used to do the mock up? Thanks!

[@robhebert5137]

I'm totally combing Craigslist for a Fiero now... 😊 The wall looks great, man!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Make sure it’s got that sweet body kit! 😂

[@themiddleclasstaxslave651]

My Dad had one growing up, it was pretty awesome back in the 80’s

[@RickSnip]

Be sure to keep it held together with Scotch Painter’s Tape from our friends at 3M!

[@AkashColvin]

Amazing!

[@williamellis8993]

Great job and great tips, Brad. More of those "me" nails in this one too. Take care. Bill

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, Bill!

[@rockharvey5787]

My wife just announced that my next project will be a board and batten wall, so your timing is perfect!

[@glen748]

The trim that you removed close to the ceiling I believe is called picture-rail molding. Instead of putting nails in you wall you would suspend your pictures from the rail molding. Although the area between the ceiling and the picture-rail molding is usually painted the same as the rest of the wall. Thanks for the project idea Brad.

[@crosskeysspeedyorder3342]

Picture rail your correct but normally painted white the same as the ceiling then a dado at waist hight

[@resinatedcaser]

New drinking game, every time he says scotch, you have to take a sip! Good luck making it to the end!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Don’t try it with actual scotch tho, lol

[@resinatedcaser]

@@Fixthisbuildthat Priceless!

[@timrader1260]

Shots of scotch, here I go 😂

[@seanbrotherton542]

This is a good DIY project! Nothing wrong with hotdog rollers. A little mustard and they are perfect!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

😂😂

[@callienn]

Clever math! I'm an architect and I usually just measure on center. I like how you did that though!

[@chphotovideo]

The Brad Paisley Home Improvement show is my favorite!

[@bignick3303]

I like how relaxed your approach is with everything vs being OCD. I say this because I’m super OCD and it’s nice to be reminded that a simple approach is sometimes the best approach. Well done 👍🏻

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks!

[@BeckianoMarketing]

Best video I've seen on this.

[@charleshillier4022]

Nice job explaining! Kept it simple, yet technical enough to fill in the blanks. Thank you!

[@ianbarber2937]

i definitely prefer the 5 openings. good choice and very tastefully done

[@MrRelykTV]

Made my life a lot easier with this video haha, appreciate the thoroughness!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

Nicely done Brad!! So fun fact, it was actually your wainscot video from forever ago that got me watching your Channel Bud!! Hoping all is well guys, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

That wall looks awesome, Brad! Excellent work man!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, dude!

[@Bunty1962]

Caulk and paint make you the joiner you ain't. Brilliant and sums me up nicely

[@shermwhipple]

This video was extremely helpful. Thank you!!

[@karenalefounder4083]

Very nice. In uk we call it dado rail and it is used to separate wallpaper and paint.

[@rajeshtarakada2595]

Great video .What is that vertical and horizontal wooden trims called as ? Trying to find them on Home Depot . Could you please let me know

[@JustMe-jc2ft]

Thanks for all the details on the prep work

[@SJB25]

The crown moulding in my house has that other thinner piece under it to make it look thicker. We have a Colonial style home so it fits in and it looks great. To each their own though.

[@markthorsen3467]

I agree. In my area the cheapest homes have no crown, the next level up has crown and the high end homes have crown and the bottom trim board and center paint.

[@ElCidPhysics90]

Easy now. I have a lot of the faux large trim at ceiling! lol

[@Tboiy555]

Nice project Brad, a Graco airless paint sprayer would have been an awesome tool to have on this project. Any excuse I can get to buy a tool is a good excuse!

[@jessicamendoza8863]

excellent work, but I want to know what is the color of the paint?🙌🤗 thanks

[@melanyephipps4561]

Really excellent, detailed video. Thank you!

[@holdmybeard3160]

Thank for you for walking us through the math! Dropped a like. Looks great.

[@mjb12141963]

Interesting. Very interesting.Just realized I'm already subscribed.

[@EastCoastWoodWorx]

Looks great, brother!

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks, bud!

[@stinekruger386]

What colour paints did you use?

[@andreanicole2006]

Oh. My. Word. Shims to level the front edges. Why have I never seen this on a how-to video before? I have some joints in a few places that I tried to fill and level from the front and when the light hits a certain way…well, they’re gross. I now know how to fix them and avoid the issue next time! So exciting!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

This is gorgeous. Though I don't think my hubby will agree that I have yet another project idea for our home. LOL Not sure if the color will match or if there will be furniture in front of the outlet, but they do make gray outlets and plates. We switched to gray in our master bath because our plates our stainless.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I'll have to check that out! We though about painting it but I hate painted outlets, chip up too easy.

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

@@Fixthisbuildthat Same here. We put brown on the side of our wood stained island and bead board backsplash in the kitchen, so they wouldn't stand out. I think the gray is called industrial grade, but the amperage is the same.

[@progression_decibel]

Awesome video!!! What brand/type of caulking and adhesive did you use for the boards against the wall? And were those boards pine or poplar?

[@carolynmburns3646]

Really good detailed instructions. I’m going to use your instructions 😊

[@nick-v7q9z]

I'd get a nice color matched outlet plate, I think they make paintable ones as well.

[@VIKK_L]

What color did you use for paint?

[@juliehensley-qf1sv]

Great Wall.

[@RickLopes-h9w]

I am curious, I have a home built in the mid 2000's and it has a pretty solid orange peel texture on all of my walls. Do I have to sand all of that down before I start something like this?

[@AbadHameed]

What paint did you use? Mind sharing the colour?

[@dirtywaterdiver]

If starting with a bare wall. Just studs, could you use paneling rather than drywall and then apply the boards? What about vertical shiplap.

[@zach9538]

DiYer here. Drywall hawk over pan all day long, learned with a pan and then found a hawk. Man that is so much easier.

[@dinahdupree-martin9855]

You’re so thorough

[@ufer1104]

Nice job, Brad! Greetings from Franklin.

[@KateMondor]

Just what I needed to watch! This is my next project. So many practical tips! Thanks!❤️👍🏻🇬🇧

[@tomsmith4926]

Beautiful, what color paint it is

[@marcathens2951]

Love it you did a great job explaining all the steps . Looks amazing 👏

[@CynthiaSobkowich]

This video was outstanding 🤩 Thanks so much for making it. I didn’t see the link you mentioned for the 3D software. That would really help me do my first ever project.

[@Crusader158]

Sketchup

[@jessicasheehan4477]

Awesome project, what color paint did you use I really like it.

[@truthserum5202]

I would suggest using a 5in1 putty knife for scraping caulking off walls. If you keep it sharp, it makes quick work of the task.

[@tilla455]

Looks great and the best walkthrough I've seen so far. I'm working on a wall the same size. What measurement did your spacings equal out to with 5 sections? Also can you share the paint color?

[@syedahmed6405]

Hi, looks amazing, i luv the colour you choose. please share the name of the colour. Many thanks Syed

[@anishamm685]

NICE AND SWEET. Paint color please!? What shade of gray? Thanks

[@evemendoza6299]

What color and finish did you use ? Love it

[@sddiymakeitworthit7512]

Work and info are awesome 👏

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks!

[@BKMakes]

Mwuah ha ha, love the Fiero + body kit reference.. classic!😂

[@lobitome]

A super easy way to figure out spacing is to go to a fabric store and buy a roll of 1 or 2" elastic. Some people use this for spacing when doing deck railing. Make marks at every inch or whatever you want, then stretch the elastic across the length you have. Your lines that you marked on the elastic will give you the center lines for the boards. It's easier than how I awkwardly explain it.

[@Faruk651]

There are a million ways of doing it. That is not a practical one.

[@amalias8888]

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[@Richard.Dawson]

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[@donwiley8110]

Great video! I am prepping my master bedroom for the same thing. We removed the outdated chair rail, however even after we scored the edges some of the drywall paper came off! I am not that good at the drywall repair, so decided to use 1/4"x4x8 sheets of MDF for the wall surface. That material finishes very nicely. I have question on your project. You used some compound to fill in the gap, after sanding how did you finish the wall? Did you use some texture on it to match the existing texture? If you said how you finished it, i missed it. Did you think about using bondo after the initial spackling? thanks

[@grindTIME1985]

love the video... are you nail gunning into the wall studs or is just the drywall suffice?

[@coltonsorensen1431]

Would this work on a wall with orange peel or would that have to be remudded and smoothed first so the texture comes out smooth?? I love this btw

[@itsjaytwelve3494]

Nice work! What kind of wood did you use and what size?

[@CF542]

Hard to tell from the video but does that wall have texturing or was it that smooth to begin with? Do I need to remove the texturing first?

[@Audrey-km9in]

Bravo. Well done! Saved for reference.

[@dlklaver]

Practical question: how long does the prep for this project take? And is it possible to get a seamless finish at the joints? (Try as I might I can still see the line despite wood filler and sanding. My prep is taking ages and I’m wondering what I’m doing wrong trying to get that seamless finish)

[@micksjoinery666]

Fantastic video. Love it. Can you tell me what software you use please.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

It’s Sketchup

[@m.l.c5068]

i want to do this in a bedroom but the main wall that it would go on has a window on the side, not sure how i feel about that as i was hoping to match the bed quilt to the accent accent color on the wall, curtains to match might be tricky...unless i just stick to a blackout white curtain to keep it simple? or should i keep the board an batten neutral like the wall an use colord curtains. hmmmmm

[@jorgefernandez8016]

It looks awesome

[@Wats24k]

I would love if you could show me how to make a slide out vertical pantry. you know the tall narrow, slide out, kitchen pantries

[@pacldawson]

Informative, funny, great worksmanship… what more do I need? Good job!

[@pamelabrown667]

What is the width of the boards you used? I really appreciate you doing this video! I'm wanting to do this to my hallway! But I don't know what size boards to use.

[@cassieblackman5548]

Looks great and very useful tips. Do you happen to know the color of the walls?

[@citytonightproductions]

Great vid! Would it not be easier to paint the bare wall 2 coats and all the wood 2 coats prior to install? Then you only have to patch and sand and touch up paint?

[@JShow78]

I really love this and would like to try it on one of my walls but my home is 125 years old and I have most (assuming) of the original large oak baseboard. Is there a way I can do this while keeping the original baseboard as it is quite large compared to newer homes? Thank you

[@bredacurran9272]

Love your work and hints. I am trying to create a feature wall with the battens placed vertically to the ceiling. I have cut two 6 foot by 3 inch mdf battens to go across the top of the wall. The problem i have encountered is when i drew the level guideline across the wall one side of the wall is 3 inches, another is 3 and a quater inches and the remainder is 3 and a half inches from the ceiling. What would you do in this situation? Your advice would be much appreciated. Thank you

[@realestatemotivated]

Love this breakdown. Having this done in my living room.

[@pritchettsprojects9788]

A lot of great tips in here! Great job!👍

[@runnphill]

I just finished my wall and I wish it could say it looked as good as yours. I think I had too much caulk residue and the paint job was rushed. Can I email you a pic and have you give me your thoughts on the best was to fix it? I’m guessing some sanding and repaint? Perhaps with a sprayer…

[@lindasandifer76]

I really like this wall. Can you please share the color and the finish?

[@Jordan-kk5xj]

What spackling should I use for nail holes in MDF to ensure no swelling? And which caulking for MDF? Thanks in advance!

[@TenForTheBigGuy.4381]

Wood filler

[@Vikkidif]

Such a great video !!

[@keithf5236]

Before watching video, reminds me of what Finish Carpentry TV did to his house with the same style. Inspiration is everywhere :)

[@Danman1972]

FCTV is a great channel! He is fairly local to me and I were building a house I'd 100% hire him and pay a bit more if necessary. quality stuff with that guy.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I've never seen that channel, but this is for sure a popular style!

[@keithf5236]

@@Fixthisbuildthat yeah he does trim work and finish carpentry, hence the name. He explains a lot of what he does during the course of his work. Pretty cool guy to watch. He did his wall about 6-8 months ago.

[@Danman1972]

@@Fixthisbuildthat Defiantly worth looking him up. Great tips. Helped a ton when doing molding in my place after the floors. We have rounded corners in the house.

[@rockharvey5787]

Both great channels!

[@angelesquivel911]

I’m new to your channel.. great workmanship.. you have a lot nice projects.. the accent wall and floating selves came out really 👍 👏

[@lisagrados1371]

I'm trying to find what wood pieces you used in your comments or above. Can't find it and this is exactly what I want to do in my dining room.

[@gerdfleissner4181]

So if you were installing on a new wall…would you prime the drywall first then do the Battens?