How to Build a Wood Slat Wall | EASY DIY & Renter Friendly

[@bradleylofchik9035]

how the hell is this "renter friendly", not even close

[@dosesofjjottey]

Love This !! Im going to try this

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you so much🙏🏼💙 let me know how your project comes out!

[@TheUnic0rn]

Wait, what? You just covered over live outlets with felt?

[@IdaAlexis]

No, there’s no felt. Just the wood slat

[@MarketStreetNews]

Are you Habesha?

[@IdaAlexis]

Yes❤️

[@vincecunningham1080]

Why wouldnt you stain or paint the wood before putting it up? It would make things much easier and give the wood time to dry so it doesnt stink up the house

[@IdaAlexis]

That’s true!! That option wasn’t available to me otherwise for sure

[@stellahsgroove]

Thank you! Question? You mentioned yoi were renting? Doesn't the nail gun leave holes?

[@LivingasMs.Williams]

Question: How is the contact paper and nails not going to ruin the walls? It’s beautiful though..

[@lilithphoenix6103]

Contact paper is a self-adhesive semi-permanent wallpaper. Instead of pasting to the wall like you would regular wallpaper, a contact paper essentially, is an easy stick and peel solution making it friendly for renters to design their home to how they want without making any permanent design changes to the rented property. As for the slats, I would assume that Ida managed to get written consent from her homeowner that it would be okay to nail slats to the wall, I also noticed that Ida used minimal contact from the nails making cleanup easier on her homeowner should she decide to move onto another property in the future. It's always important to get written consent when you're putting holes in the wall, there's every chance you may shoot through a hollow wall into some plumbing or gas pipes which would be an expensive cleanup for the homeowner which is usually the main reason why people suggest not nailing things into the wall. Not to mention if the damage is renters fault, the homeowner is obliged to sue you for property damage. You may be lucky to have a generous homeowner who understands accidents happen and they'll let it slide on the promise that you'll ask for consent prior making any future changes. I hope this helped. 💖

[@addwithdiy422]

I’d say it’s also important to mention to wipe excess stain off wood and not let it dry. You’ll end up with a sticky residue. Also sanding wood will help wood absorb the stain. Great looking project!!

[@IdaAlexis]

Yes!! This is so true

[@joemama-sc9hd]

Surprised no one said it already but…. She bad asf, no disrespect lol

[@IdaAlexis]

lol thank you 🙏🏼💙

[@LisaLinSD]

I feel so empowered by your video! I’m gonna try this myself!

[@IdaAlexis]

YESS🙌🏼 you can do it! Let me know how your project comes out

[@unathimlokoti1033]

What's the name and size of this wood I'd like to try it please

[@GadgetCrunch]

Time to update my setup now! Love it! x

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you!! Good luck with your project 🙌

[@johnphillipson4247]

How can people live with such a half arsed job. Cut around the outlets

[@IdaAlexis]

😂😂 life is great and the wall looks great, so no thanks

[@jackspratt2222]

Has it held up over time, just nailing into the drywall?

[@IdaAlexis]

Hi! It was up for about two years, but I removed it a few weeks ago. 10 out of 10

[@brittanyrogers5364]

How do you take it off when it’s done v

[@abbeybelay800]

Looks amazing ❤

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you🙏🏼💙

[@marlymachacon411]

Where did you get the black matte contact paper from?

[@moscato07]

Nice work but I would not have the patience. You really did a great job.

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@elanmarkos]

ZEN, nice work!

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@luismarin933]

Looks good but you really should have made your cuts in order to make your outlets usable.

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you! I don’t need the outlets

[@leonardoricardo7174]

It would be really cool if you added some LED lighting in between some of the empty spaces between the slats!

[@IdaAlexis]

Ooooh! That’s a good idea 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@nicolebonnema5636]

I’m going to do this in a place I’m renting. How would you get them off the walls? Just pull them off?

[@notsofast3503]

I love it too. I think landlord would prefer it stay - really adds to apt .

[@ellieb1812]

Nice... but the nail gun takes it out of the "renter friendly" category

[@IdaAlexis]

Hi! It’s a pin nailer so literally the tiniest little holes. Quick paint coat will cover easily

[@danielho65]

Why you left all the plugs covered ???😮😮😮😮

[@IdaAlexis]

Hi! So, technically you’re supposed to cut around the plugs, but I didn’t need them and like how it looks better without holes

[@nishali3343]

Txs for the video. Was it easy to get Home Depot to cut the plywood to size?

[@IdaAlexis]

Hey! Home Depot wouldn’t do so many small cuts so I had a carpenter cut for me

[@jeffreywinter866]

So you had HD rip the 3/4" plywood for you? And, they wrapped it in plastic for you too?

[@IdaAlexis]

Hey! No, Home Depot wouldn’t make that many small cuts. I had them cut and wrapped at workshop

[@jeffreywinter866]

@@IdaAlexis I didn't think those 4x8s would fit in your sports car ;)

[@AlexSomers-d2n]

Love the matte black contact paper idea...black is a fussy color to paint. I had a little trouble hearing your voice because the music is so much louder

[@IdaAlexis]

Hi! Thank you so much & Will try and lower it! Thanks for the feedback

[@AlexSomers-d2n]

​@@IdaAlexis It's more that the mic volume is too low. I just happened to watch the video at night and didn't want to wake everyone up. Then the next day realized that a lot of DIY channnels run their music high

[@juliasamuels7]

Want to do this for my dining area. Just a small section. Do you remember the square footage of your wall?

[@IdaAlexis]

Hey love! So sorry for the late reply. This accent wall is 6ft Wide & 10ft Height (60 sqft)

[@HatersLuvBey]

I love your DIY content❤ i just moved into a new apartment and want to try this

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you so much! Congrats on your new home. More DIYs coming soon ❤️

[@sirkrmills]

I just want to ask why you didn’t remove the outlet covers altogether and save them to replace when you move out. You could have covered the holes with the paper.

[@IdaAlexis]

Hi! Thats an option as well, I just didn’t want to leave the outlets completely open and exposed. It’s not noticeable at all

[@sirkrmills]

Thanks. Yur awesome

[@jmacindc]

hold up, did home depot cut down plywood into your slats in shop??

[@IdaAlexis]

Hey love! No, Home Depot can only cut down to a certain size and they do charge per cut. I had a friend cut for me

[@joeyq911]

well done. looks like I have a project for the weekend. :)

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you! Good luck with your project

[@Jus_Saiyan]

That looks dope, you just put a shit ton of holes in the wall though.

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you🙏🏼 and no, not at all. I used pin nails instead of traditional nails. They are sooooo tiny you can barely see hole. One coat of paint and your good when removing

[@nicolehicks2678]

I love bold black!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@S0ldierInArms]

Silly question, but will the nails anchor properly in a brick/ concrete wall?

[@IdaAlexis]

Hey! Every question is valid! lol No, when it comes to brick/concrete walls you’ll need to use specific material. It’s doable just more effort

[@patricehollywood6014]

No

[@lovly2cu725]

they do make black outlet covers, for future reference

[@IdaAlexis]

That’s true. The purpose here was to avoiding cutting the wood for a better, uninterrupted design

[@AlexSomers-d2n]

In this case, the contact paper probably looks better. The sheen and texture match the wall and the recepticles don't have to be changed.

[@hannah4962]

Can you see the nail in de wood?

[@IdaAlexis]

Hey! No, I used a pin nailer and pin nails so it’s very tiny

[@notsofast3503]

Well done. You have a nice sense of style.

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼💓

[@1000Deep]

Great job!!

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you!

[@jt6969jt]

Looks so good

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you!

[@MaLuDramatic]

Beautiful

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you💙💙💙

[@SHEbrewLioness]

Will the nails leave noticeable holes in the wall?

[@IdaAlexis]

Hey! Not at all. I used a Brad nailer so the nails are super super tiny and will be easy to remove

[@patricehollywood6014]

Put a sheet of 1/4" plywood first

[@thabisapenze7085]

Absolutely beautiful❤

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼💙

[@EricWalker-b9o]

One of the prettiest black ladies I ever seen. It made the video even more entertaining.

[@hhurakan]

Hahaha. I would of. Helped u do the cutting. Lol

[@thetmyers3881]

very very nice Job. your carpentry work is amazing !

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you!

[@aiethfrancisco8007]

your so beautiful

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you 🙏🏼 💙

[@aiethfrancisco8007]

Your my dream girl

[@skiesthelimit6866]

Gorgeous.. both the wall n yourself

[@IdaAlexis]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼💙