How to Install V Jointed Panels On Plaster

In this video I give a complete step by step guide on how to create a feature wall using V jointed Lining boards. It's an easy job that you can do over a weekend.
You will learn how to install wall panels with adhesive and nails combined for a secure install.
This is a great DIY Project that anyone can do to enhance a living area in your home. With clear details on each step it is an easy video to follow along with.
I really enjoy renovating old houses and creating nice DIY projects. I hope you have found this video useful to help with your DIY home renovation projects. To skip ahead to certain task check out the time stamps below.
Time code
0:00 - Intro
2:26 - Remove timber baseboard | skirting
2:37 - mark wall with laser level and stud finder
3:22 - Measure first sheet size
3:35 - Cut and drill the first VJ lining board sheet
4:32 - Glue flexible adhesive to the wall
4:45 - Install the first VJ lining board sheet
5:35 - Install the second VJ lining board sheet
5:48 - Measure the final sheet
6:11 - Scribe and cut the last VJ lining board sheet
6:32 - Install the last VJ lining board sheet
6:50 - Re-attach the baseboard | skirting
7:05 - Painting preparation
7:30 - Painting the feature wall
8:11 - Conclusion
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[@mattz1016]

Finished product looks great!!

[@alexandermoore5834]

Thanks Matt!

[@alexzoo7619]

So helpful to see you go through the whole process and explain the little tricks of the trade. Keep the videos coming

[@GreysandAlex]

I'm happy to hear the video was helpful to you Alex! Thanks for taking the time to leave a nice message.

[@tonyja661]

Good job, did this on a wall yesterday, using hand saws to cut everything.. good tips on painting the grooves. Yours turned out great.

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Tony, nice work with the hand saw! The quickest way is paint the grooves is use a large thick roller that will get into the groove. I did the slow way (but prob better finish) with a paint brush for the grooves and a small roller for the rest of the surface. Happy painting!!

[@lauracardwell2462]

Looks great 👍 xx

[@GreysandAlex]

Thank you Laura, cheers!

[@ladysuperstardust8533]

Nice work Buddy!

[@brunogiordano1903]

Great work mate 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻

[@GreysandAlex]

Thanks for watching and leaving a comment mate!

[@jennakenney2949]

Love your video it was great and hilarious, thank you:)

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Jenna, thanks for watching the video and leaving a nice comment. I appreciate it!

[@liamcardwell1140]

Great video pal looks wicked all the way from the UK 🇬🇧

[@GreysandAlex]

Thanks Liam!

[@johnklansek8898]

great job

[@GreysandAlex]

Thanks John

[@lisaswales2409]

Hi, glad to see information on how to fit to an older house that isn’t plum. I don’t want to remove my scotia/coving, what could I use to allow a nice transition between the two? Do you use anything in the corner of rooms as I imagine there is a gap otherwise how do you slide the panel in?

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Lisa, I butted the panels into the scotia/coving then used a flexible sealant to fill and smooth any places to allow a nice smooth transition. Regarding the internal corners, its common to place a 20mm x 20 mm piece of trim to cover the gap. I cut my panel to leave a 3mm space then filled with a flexible sealant to be painted. It's recommended to leave a 10mm space for expansion in corners but I have room for expansion on the opposite side. I hope this helps with your project. I have another video on Vj lining panels that might be helpful also here ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/npqWXp2kaKugrK8

[@gheester]

Great video and well explained. What's your thoughts on putting the VJ board 10mm above the skirting board instead of taking it off? Or is it possible to sit it directly on the skirting board?

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Anthony, thanks for the nice comment. You could install the lining board above the skirting. It means that you may not be able to nail into the bottom place of the timber frame. If you make sure to use lots of glue it should be fine. The specifications ask to into with a gap at the bottom for expansion.

[@meegoa]

Great video, much more detailed than the easycraft one. Speaking of which, does it make a difference whether you use the sikaflex adhesive like you did here for the backing rather than the gyprock one that comes in a tub that easycraft use in their's? Also with regards to the painting, would it be ok to just use a nap roller so you can get into the grooves instead of manually brushing the lines by hand? Thanks

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Meegoa, thanks for the message and questions. In regards to the glue, I like the sika flexible adhesive as it compresses to take out the bow in an old wall with a hight strength adhesive. I think a thick nap roller is a great idea to get into the grooves to save time. Let me know if it works well and it could save me lots time in the future. Thanks

[@rosskilpatrick5735]

Great job. And very clear instructions. Wish I'd watched this before I did my V board in the granny flat. Maybe I have to take it down and fix the bits that are not attached to the beams behind.

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Ross, thanks for watching and leaving a nice comment. I'm sure the vj board you have already installed in the granny flat is excellent.

[@donnahopkins1264]

Great video, do you have any tips on putting the vj up horizontally? I want to put it up in my lounge room above a fireplace mantle.

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Donna, firstly thanks for watching the video and leaving a positive comment. It's easy to install horizontally. Just glue, nail and join the Vj lining boards on the timber studs. Always best to follow the manufactures installation instructions for every renovation/building product that you use. Good luck

[@BrainsWorld]

hi mate, how would you recommend fixing on to a plaster wall with a steel frame/studs? thanks

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Mate, thanks for the nice comment. All the information regarding fixing into timber and steel frames in on the easy craft website. Glue and metal screws will do the job. But check out the easy craft website to get the specified steel frame fixing

[@boomheartnoise]

When you reinstall the skirting, doesn't the added depth of the VJ panel mean that the current skirting wouldn't just fit back on without modifying the existing skirting on the adjoining wall (on the left in the video)?

[@GreysandAlex]

Yes, thats correct. The thickness of the VJ Panel needs to cut from the skirting to fit the panel in. A multi / Renovator tool is best, if you don't have one a sharp chisel will also work to trim the skirting.

[@kidnplay01]

My thoughts are for the ceiling cornice I feel it “the panel” sticks out more due to thickness. Would one remove cornice and add again? Or simply remove altogether? Next if wall 3500 high stairway what would you do for bottom and for gap between sheets?

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi, Thanks for the questions. Here are my answers The bottom profile on a conventional cornice is 10 mm and the thickness of the VJ lining boards I used are 9 mm. Therefore the panel in my project finished flush. It would be a great finish remover the cornice and re-install but its a lot of work. For a stairwell with a height of 3500 I would buy sheets at a length of 3.6 and cut to fit. If its too tight to fit I would remove cornice, gyprock lining, and then install noggins at 600mm centres ( if you wish to install lining vertical) then install pine 133mm x 12 mm pine VJ lining boards fixing them directly into the noggins. Or run them horizontally and nail them directly to the timber studs.

[@davelethaby1279]

What was the flexible adhesive you used to glue the sheets to the wall, thanks.

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Dave, I like to use the Sikaflex product.

[@peterriley4765]

Hi good job - what flexible adhesive did you use - No Gaps?

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Peter, I use a flexible adhesive called “sika flex”. Thanks

[@davidlonergan7295]

Did you only nail to the studs and bottom and top plate? Also adhesive?

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi David, yes i nailed to the studs, bottom plate and added a flexible adhesive also. I don’t think I could nail to the top plate due the cornice being in the way, so I nailed into the gyprock to hold the view sheet firm while the adhesive set.

[@byrny111]

Are you punching nails into solid timber frame studs?

[@GreysandAlex]

Yes, I mark the studs onto the wall then transfer the measurements onto the vj boards so I know exactly where to nail.

[@byrny111]

@@GreysandAlex is it ok to nail into plaster?

[@smesenmo]

What is that tool that you used after the using the circular saw? Is is it just a belt sander?

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi, I use an electric planer to adjust the top of the vj lining sheet to account for the ceiling not being level. It’s the best way to remove a small amount of material. Hope that helps

[@smesenmo]

@@GreysandAlex Thanks.

[@chrisheath2132]

What is the best way to finish the end off on the external corner where it meets the plaster board?

[@Icemane1995]

I’m also chasing this info!

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Chris, when installing vj lining sheets over finished gyprock there are few options for the external corner. What I did is cut the sheet to finish flush with corner of the wall. As the house is old the external is 10 mm out of plumb. I used a track saw to cut the sheet to finish flush, then sanded the edge of the sheet for a nice finish. I then installed it and painted the edge of the sheet thats exposed with the same paint as the wall. It's a neat finish if you can finish it flush. Another option ( and probably easier) would be to use a timber external cover trim to to cover the external corner intersection of vj sheeting and gyprock. Then you don't need to be as accurate with the finished edge of the vj board. I hope this helps with your project.

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Timothy, I just replied to the question Chris asked. I hope the info helps. The video shows how I cut and installed the panel to the an out of plumb external corner, from around 3 to 4 minute range. Cheers

[@Icemane1995]

@@GreysandAlex thanks for the prompt reply! I’m in West aus and we don’t have nice sharp gyprock corners. My house is old and the corners are quite round. But I think i can get away with a nice piece of aluminium painted the same colour as the vj panel kind of covering the corner.

[@GreysandAlex]

Hey Tim, I think the aluminium corner cover is a great idea. I will probably use that also on an upcoming job.

[@everyhandleistakeneventhisone]

This guy looks like that Hollywood actor Mathew Mahogany.

[@GreysandAlex]

Haha yeah that's funny Mike Martino. Thanks for the Hollywood comparison.

[@sandradavidson8817]

what if you have a steel frame house ?

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Sandra, You could screw the VJ board to the frame. Best to look up the company’s installation instructions before you start.

[@desibande9157]

Which nail gun to use

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Desi, I used a paslode fit out nail gun. All the installation instructions are online at This website www.easycraft.com.au/products/easyvj/

[@angelabrumm-realtor8255]

help our paneling does not come together it is cominging together it eownot fit

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Angela, have you checked the groove of the panel is clean? If there is anything in the groove the sheets will not slide together.

[@bartmaugeri7699]

We're to you spoon the nails when installing

[@bartmaugeri7699]

Where do you spot the nails when installing

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Bart, so I transfer the timber studs postions from the wall to the Vj sheet with vertical chalk lines on the sheet to represent the timber frame. Then when the sheet is installed you nail along the chalkline into the timber frame.

[@mattz1016]

My main excuse for getting out of DIY work is the risk of grievous bodily harm

[@alexandermoore5834]

I see some renovation projects in your future Matt Z!

[@alexzoo7619]

Drinking beer is a form of grievous bodily harm. No more excuses, get back to it!

[@je2338]

I'm sure you got an electrician lol

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Je, I’m lucky to have a neighbour who is an electrician and is happy to do small jobs.

[@je2338]

@@GreysandAlex hahaha fair enough mate. I just did some vi panels. Thanks for the tips

[@GreysandAlex]

@@je2338 That's great! They come up nice hey! Glad to hear some of the tips from the video helped.

[@CymbalVault]

They're not real VJ boards....

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Atilla, they are not the traditional individual Vj Boards. The product I used to renovate is a VJ lining board that is great for renovations where the frame work is already installed.

[@leannelogan9348]

Why do you continuously move your arms, when you’re speaking?

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Leanne, I think I’m just trying to embarrass myself as much as possible while speaking into a camera.

[@Epic501]

@@GreysandAlex You want to return your hands to meet in the center in front of you in between gesturing so you don't look so much like you're falling from the sky haha

[@GreysandAlex]

Hey thanks for the advice, I think I’ve given up speaking in front of the camera for now. I think I embarrassed myself enough this once

[@byrny111]

Are you chippy? I have no idea how you do what you did

[@GreysandAlex]

Hi Byrny, Yep I'm a chippy.(carpenter) What don't you understand about the video/project?

[@byrny111]

@@GreysandAlex i dont know how you mitre or cut it to fit wall thats not square

[@jeffreybroadstock7605]

Stop waving your hands around

[@GreysandAlex]

I wish you told me that before I made the video 😂