Fast Efficient Wainscoting - Value Engineered Wainscoting Details

[@martinb9996]

As someone who is looking to panel a very old UK house, your video has given me some superb tips on how to set out the panelling. What a great idea to vary the thicknesses of the timber. Thank you

[@HIREDWEAPON]

Your spacing compromises logic is spot on.

[@damageincorporated8558]

I'm a kiwi,I love seeing American carpentry,you have alot of great timber, concepts and handy gadgets and the professionalism is just super, well done sensei🤙

[@loumonte658]

The idea to use offset material thickness is outstanding.

[@CJAY3.1.6]

So obvious but genius

[@sweetsrt]

🎯💯

[@krisallen9194]

I always use this method when I do door casing and baseboards. But not for the smart reason he does. I just think it looks better haha

[@maryb1618]

Hi - I know this was posted a while ago but wanted you to know I just completed this in my guest bedroom and it turned out amazing. The tip of choosing a wider board for the top was particularly helpful and made the installation go so much faster, plus reveals are so pleasing to the eye. I have watched loads of “board and batten” videos and yours was the most helpful. Just wanted to made sure I thanked you.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Glad to hear it turned out well for you and thanks!

[@derekwinstonmaxwell]

Awesome and super practical way to add wainscoting to any project! The layout explanation was great as well, we aren't just carpenters but also designers and learning how to break up a room and trick the eye is an important skill!

[@drew5334]

This is great stuff! One of the things I struggle with is figuring out appealing details for clients, so this idea of offsetting material thickness, creating an appealing look AND making less labor for yourself, is awesome!

[@wesleyburke7514]

Has a painting contractor the offsetting of the material is brilliant couple of months ago I did a brand new house with a good amount of wainscoting flush mounted to each other no biscuit joinery or dowels like you mentioned. Within a month I was back putting Bondo on the seams

[@GabRock91]

This video answered a bunch of questions I had on how I should do this in one of my bedroom walls. Thanks a lot!

[@tc9148]

Outstanding, love this approach. Your tips and tricks help so much. I tend to follow Brent Hull, Hull Historical, historical architecture guidelines for wainscot height, gives the best look. 28”-30” for 8’-9’ ceilings and 30”-32” for 10’-12’ ceilings.

[@Derrick_Crenshaw]

Excellent work. You have oldschool knowledge and technique that is dying out. Getting harder to find quality contractors who do this level of work at an affordable price. Good stuff!

[@foreverknowforever6403]

Great job and the fact is that room is the boss and that room tells us what to cut and where to cut it. The layout is decided by the room not us carpenters or the customer.

[@piggmann1]

Thanks for all the detailed info you provided. The 2 different thicknesses of the wood is genius. Very helpful.

[@rankingutteriz455]

Really fantastic job on explaining layout challenges and solutions. The room looks excellent. Paint and furniture will hide anything you don’t like personally yet highlight the beautiful job you’ve done. Thanks for the nailing info as well.

[@adamwatsonsmyth]

The people that give 👎to your videos are just pure haters! You do amazing work and your videos are so indepth with great explanations not only for the average DIY'er but for other professional carpenters. Keep up the amazing work and I look forward to watching more videos!

[@irenovatedmv]

Facts. Well said.

[@WorthlessNickores]

I love the use of that scrap wood for _engineered wood_ !

[@prezzeruk4054]

I wainscotted our front room recently! Now in process of wainscoting our chimney breast in bedroom. Sort of like a feature wall! Adding adding interior shelves to inside of chimney alcoves. Looking sweet. Just done filling and sanding today, first coat of paint tomorrow.

[@zephyr1408]

Viewing this again want to offer it in the options and it is a perfect solution to ppl on a budget giving me a good profit margin still Thk u Spencer!

[@2chipped]

Your process is amazing Spencer! Making simple decisions on different thickness's of materials ,knowing where they will move and keeping it hidden. Then execution is fantastic 👏. We use PPG paintable caulk on all sides of painted cabinets ,before they hit the paintbooth. This keeps the black crack,away from any movement that may happen

[@davidblackwell168]

disregard the previous questions. If I had listened to the entire video before asking the questions, I would have my answers. great video.

[@robertcasey7312]

I’m starting wainscoting at home. Had planned to build sections of same thickness stiles and rails joining with pocket holes. I think this method, when cut correctly, will be better for working alone. Thank you very much.

[@rebadaddy]

I too am in the middle of a home wainscoting project. My guide for this has been @Finish Carpentry TV so I have backer boards to cover the wallboard texture, and pocket holed all my connections. I am glad I did as my walls are not at all flat. For this dude's method your walls better be very flat. I wish you good luck.

[@robertcasey7312]

@@rebadaddy Right, thank you. I love Finish Carpentry TV. My walls suck. I do plan on installing MDF on walls first, capping top rail to conceal. I’m moving outlets, also cutting wall to correct hallway outlet controlled by switch in a totally separate room, WTF?? Found too many WTFs rebuilding this place. May still use FCTV method, love pocket holes, if I get help. TY

[@jperez06811]

By far my favorite KZbin carpenter

[@jonathangelnett2616]

Thank you for talking through your problem solving on how you broke things up around the windows, doors, and outlets

[@MikeZMonroe]

Your videos in almost every case relate to some aspect of “value engineering”. Value engineering is fancy / technical term. A process that minimizes labor, material, scrap etc. without compromising end function. My exposure was in aerospace parts manufacturing. Would be interested to hear your introduction to this process. Self taught? Mentored? Education? -- I too wainscot my dining room using current sheetrock wall, glue and power nailer. Spot on regarding joints cracking. I fancied up the top rail perimeter with small crown molded / top self for wife’s collector plates. As you mention outlets create major layout issues. Keep up your great videos.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I’d say I learned value engineering because it’s an essential concept to understand to be successful trimming new homes. Everyone wants to get the most out of their dollar.

[@soncld]

Nice work as usual. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks. Keep up the Great work and Great videos.

[@russmartin4189]

I gotta say, you are the best. I always get something out of your videos. I have to work alone, as you, so I learn from you how to do it. In this video, I have to do my wainscotting as cheaply as possible. I studied this video a year ago, and I did it againg just now.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Glad it added some value Russ!

[@georgiafan6618]

I hear you about the layout having multiple issues to solve and the getting a somewhat even appearance. You got it right. I was told to split the windows in half - run the stile under middle of window - but your approach looks better. The windows also add complexity to layout. About heights. Your doors appear 6’-8” (stock) and windows are same height as doors with maybe a 9’ wall. You’re about 6’ tall (72”) give or take a few. You did top rail slightly above mid door (and mid window) - just below your own height. It divides the wall into halves with smaller half being above top rail. That looks right. I added ship lap in my own bedroom. I had to play with the height (I’m 74” tall) with 9’ ceiling. I kept the top rail slightly below 74” and it looks correct - balanced. To me that’s another issue that’s hard to determine but using the visual you presented here, works well for 9’ ceilings. Crown will also tighten up (lessen) the upper wall distance rather nicely. Thanks for the tips!

[@junkyarddawgs9956]

The biggest thing is always use appropriate size nails especially on older homes because you are not shooting into studs and there are wires , plumbing, gas lines ,etc and you can nail a plumbing pipe and you will never know until the nail rust through and if its under pressure you will have major damage if not caught in time! I know l made that mistake!!! Remember the glue is what holds everything in place not the nails!! Good luck and awesome video!!!

[@johns8552]

I know when I see you that you are showing the right way to do things

[@coryskipper5820]

Helpful video, thank you i like the tip about different thickness of timber so you dont need pocket screws

[@ScrewThisGlueThat]

Thanks Spencer. Really like all the thinking you do to make the project all it can be. Great video.

[@pfchotrod]

well thought out and some great finish carpentry tips, you are very easy to follow in the video.

[@knightclan4]

The biggest tip is the multi-thickness of the trim!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@WideAwakeHuman]

Really like that solution for the weird corner/window asymmetry

[@mikeg3660]

Looks great…. Yep always have fudge factor panel sizing around all kind of issues.

[@noel1543]

Fantastic advice on the different thicknesses of the top rail and stiles! How DIY videos I found online don't mention this.

[@jbb5470]

Very good video Spencer! I really like your narriative explaining your thought process. The room turned out great, would like to see the room painted.

[@vbBegin1957]

Looks great. I don't like using any caulk or wood putty to hide the gaps like it tight joint. Takes a challenge like you said to set up the OC stiles. But you've done a great job.

[@boogiebeareats5]

I just wish I could find someone in my area with your skills - I have fault over and over again, getting my trim crews to understand the benefit of different sized mating materials. Nice vid.

[@batmansdad3195]

As a siding guy who does b/b with engineered wood or Hardie I can agree on the layout aspect with symmetry.

[@relerfordable]

I learn something new every day!

[@df6580]

I have seen so many videos on wainscoting for this type of construction. You are very good at your craft and explain small details that do matter. I am thinking of doing my bedroom and I want to do it right! I do have lightly texture walls, any suggestions concerning using board and batter techniques?

[@neurodivajewelz]

Love the tips, and you did a great job on the spacing. Good choices, speaking as an interior designer. It makes sense why you did what you did. I enjoy board and batten style. Very simple but clean look.

[@prairiedog9524]

That's great. I usually prime and paint for paintable finish

[@josearango8838]

You’re the best, I liking to much, your detail , step by step

[@boutdoors8234]

Cool approach for a economy install

[@waynemiller6070]

I was not critiquing the layout. But I was curious how you came up with it. Really solid what you came up with, considering what you had to work with.

[@dienekes4364]

I want to do some wainscoting in my house. It's a 25-year-old trailer, so I don't want to put a bunch on money into it, but there is wallpaper in the dining room that is damaged along the bottom on one wall. This gave me some great ideas on how to tackle this on a budget.

[@victorvek5227]

So the door / window casing is 1 1/4”, the rails are 3/4”, and the stiles are 5/8”. I do love the chunky casing around doors & windows! Looks great, per usual.

[@mkfunct]

Hey Spencer. I’d love to see a video of you doing a walk through in pricing a job and your process through doing that! Thanks for the vids!

[@kmonnier]

You rock, material thickness tip is gold!

[@susanross6362]

How are you calculating your spacing to come out equally on all 4 walls especially when each wall may have a unique issue such as a window or a door. Your work is GREAT! I am considering doing my small guest room 11 x 12 but am having a difficult time with the calculations and having equal spacing and still going around doors and windows in the room - any suggestions? Thanks!

[@rickcimino5483]

appreciate the layout explanation..I was wondering how those short legs ended up being so symmetrical under the window. Great work.

[@xCoolBreezex]

Making the best of the layout buddy. Thanks for the tips as always

[@stevenfoust3782]

That method seams good for a very basic install. Gets it done, looks good.

[@matthewgoetz4988]

I think in a bedroom, which that room looked like it might have been (?), this is a very smart approach. However, in a living room or dining room, unless you go with a darker stain grade (or paint), you’re going to see the slight reveal of the styles butting into the rails. That being said you couldn’t be more right; having to add complex joinery to flush the styles and rails adds an unbelievable amount of time. Good video

[@InsiderCarpentry]

Thanks. I’ve found that after doing this style for a handful of years, no one has ever disliked the reveal.

[@matthewgoetz4988]

@@InsiderCarpentry Gotya, good to know

[@bobmartin6055]

Great job! Very helpful tips!

[@curmudgeoniii9762]

Very good channel.... great explanations.... Thank you

[@bobjosefson4950]

Great job!! Love the different thicknesses

[@baggetja1234]

Music game on point...good vibes on this video

[@robertmagnusson5094]

Thank you for sharing and fully explaining your approach.

[@paulszemplinski8049]

Great job and your tips are greatly appreciated for us do-it-your-selfer’s!

[@lamoe11]

Very well planned, thanks for the education.

[@robertbamford8266]

Clever approach to maintaining an appearance of symmetry around the windows and the corner. Thanks for the video!

[@duartepaintinghandymanservices]

Definitely always good to have different methods to do things, also depends on how much the customer is willing to spend on the job.

[@amazinkprinting997]

It's an amazing job. I learned a lot. Thank you so much.

[@suzysmith4254]

Looks amazing love the size anything lower is outdated

[@peterkhan4035]

Another great video. Thanks for explaining everything in great details.

[@truckietrace]

having watched much of Finish Carpentry TV, i had often wondered how you did yours...

[@robertcasey7312]

I greatly appreciate both channels and methods. Thank both of you.

[@glennjonesnc673]

Thanks, enjoy all your videos, thanks for explaining your spacing, it looks great.

[@kenvanness2828]

Once again great Job! Very detailed and great job explaining your process.

[@MariaGonzalez-ei1pv]

What size is the nails in inches ?I'm a Diy.. Great work

[@russmartin4189]

Great video. Good to see how another carpenter does it.

[@pacificdynamicbuilders4380]

Our secret was to paint the panels and wainscot high gloss and paint the wall above it in low sheen. It makes the panels looks like timber panels.

[@mikedicesare6442]

A final look of how it turned out would be great!

[@lostmagicofdisney]

I HATE when we're not shown the end result.

[@snelson2418]

Nice reality check. Good job,

[@mykolashatkovskyi576]

Great video, just as always

[@zephyr1408]

Spencer I recently did two of these? Where were you? No I am throwing down a price 4 a M/B remodel! This will help give the customer a great look & product as opposed to glue on bead board! Thank you Spencer great teaching video! By the way I am Kings Table Custom Finish Carpentry! U know the crazy grandsons!👊

[@InsiderCarpentry]

😂 It’s so hard to connect the dots between usernames fromIG to KZbin. 👊

[@sharonmoore2626]

Great video - not clear the size of the rails? I know they are 3/4" thick. Base perimeter is 1"x6". Stiles are 5/8" thick and measure 3 1/4" wide.

[@bonniebarber6114]

Very practical info. Great video!

[@skeezle1337]

I really like the video! Would you care to show your scribing technique in the corners? Or in another video? Im curious what you are using to scribe and how you determine which board to scribe.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I use an easy scribe jig. But anything works.

[@tracymorse5284]

Very informative, ad helpful, thank you.

[@stephaniem.2909]

Where can we buy/find Value Engineered Wainscoting?

[@sbeck426]

Great video. Would love to see it after paint.

[@nadodarkhorse]

Backbanding the casing is an option, do you add a cap and cove molding to this f/e install? Nice to see your techniques/get your thoughts.

[@aaronbeckman2801]

Great vid and awesome tips. Did you put anything on top of the upper board, like a thicker cap piece? Not essential but it made me wonder if anything was done to cover up the holes that would be in the corners with the way you spaced your stiles in the corner.

[@williamhensley9438]

I love this! I have knock down texture walls. Would it look bad to keep that texture with this style? Have you ever seen it done that way?

[@BD-dr1hw]

Looks great. Maybe post photos of the painted, finished product on your instagram?

[@donproctor3445]

When I build I use the, try and get it perfect first option, then go with what looks visually perfect 2nd. A door can be slightly out of plumb if all the reveals are equal. We stress all the time over a minute detail that in the end will never be noticed by the customer or others. We build decks and are always concerned with the straightness of the decking as it is installed it "always" wants to bow.

[@billfinn4030]

It’s looks fine but I like the old school wainscoting with the wooden panels. You’re offsets are terrific!

[@markworthington3462]

As not all houses are straight and square. You also talked about remodels and how some walls are wavy. When you layout the room, do you go for parallel to ceiling and windows for appearance of straight, or do you make sure it's level using your Level?

[@0tgjake]

Like the relaxing tunes. What's the track?

[@danahorton9841]

Nice job. Equally cool was the music. Who's that playing cool jazz?

[@stephenpettinger1]

Would love to see a follow up on how the joint caulking holds up over time. Appreciated your thoughts on symmetrical below window stiles and room layout.

[@InsiderCarpentry]

It holds up great. No issues at all. Because of the way wood expands and contracts there is very little movement on those joints. In a properly conditioned home there won't be any issues.

[@townside_woodcraft]

Ive been doing my corners like that for years and have been back for different jobs in multiple houses, i always check out those corners and outside mitres, ive never once had an issue

[@als1023]

I am wondering what materila the painter uses to caulk the joints? Acrylic, siliconized acrylic, urethane?

[@chriscolameco6850]

Do you have a video on that outfeed set up?

[@MikeH.-kn8gi]

What would you suggest for a top cap on this installation ? Thanks

[@MrTooTechnical]

great vid. you finally added music. hope the carbide dont fly off and hit you in the eye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................................

[@Bigelite094]

What do you think about using a planar for shaving down to your scribe line? I've tried a several methods. Giving the planar a try. I went with the Bosch 12v planar. I'm hoping it's less stressful, maybe even efficient. I'm considering the Thingamagig scribing tool, looks easy and precise. Keep on being heroic!

[@InsiderCarpentry]

I have used a planer many times but it’s not my preferred method. I like table saw, or for large stuff a circ saw and finish with a block plane.

[@sgbabyflex]

Este vato si sabe como!!! He's a badass for real.

[@kurttallon]

Loved the double nailing tip 👍

[@patrick5660]

Looks fantastic.