DIY Faux Shiplap for $80

Learn how to put up a faux shiplap wall for way less than the cost of real shiplap but with the same beautiful results. Follow along step by step in this DIY tutorial from DIY Nils. Ready to learn more? Head on over to www.DIYNils.com for additional resources.
Supplies Used In This Video:
• 1/8" Plywood - $10/sheet - www.homedepot.c...
• Jig Saw - $27 - geni.us/YloSB
• DeWalt Compound Mitre Saw - $450 - geni.us/yNwO (any saw will do for this project, honestly)
• Stud Finder - $50 - This one is better than the one I use here :) - geni.us/YGU0Hw
• Purdy Cut-In 3" Brush - $15 - geni.us/8svZoR
• Big Stretch Caulking - $6 - geni.us/CHStW
• DAP Putty - $4 - geni.us/KQijZj
• Hyde 1 1/2" Putty Knife - $6 - geni.us/wARlBD
• DeWalt Spade Drill Bits - $9 - geni.us/8lvCkO
Here's the info for the paint color used in this video. This is the info straight off the label - the paint was from WalMart.
GHE Interior|Semi-Gloss
KX 13 Y 47
B 1 Y 1.5
I 9
L 38.5
Use 1 Gallon of 6403GE AccB3
Please leave any questions or comments below. Thank you!
Music in this video:
Credit: Panthurr
Track: RayDeeO - feat. Brock Berrigan
spencer.panthurr
soundcloud.com/panthurr
Used with permission

[@KimmieB.]

I did this in my living room with the same exact wood and my Home Depot cut all of the 8 inch strips for me and wow I did a large area. My husband thought I was crazy and could not see the vision and told me I was wasting my time and money. Low an behold he absolutely loves it and keeps asking me when am I going to do the powder room? I don't think he will question me ever again haha.. I recently just built a farm house table myself and again he was blown away but he was smart and didn't say anything til I was done .. he again couldn't believe it. Glad I came across your channel tonight and subscribed ...

[@LRN2DIY]

That's awesome, Kim! Nice work and glad to hear that some Home Depots are still cutting 8" strips. We've done this in the past and they cut 8" strips but this last time they said they wouldn't. Kind of lame, especially if we're willing to pay. Keep on knocking out those projects! By the way, I'm just about finished building our new dining room table so I'm looking forward to catching up with you :)

[@miami216]

Kim Bryan what was the average Cost? And the square feet of the room

[@racerx6384]

I hope your husband was cooking dinner for you while you did all the hard stuff

[@audreyokwuonu9328]

Kim Bryan Go Team Kim!

[@KavBuni]

My husband said the same thing to me and it turned out great

[@preciousc]

I saw a video where a lady painted the space in between each strip before installing the next one. Which made it easier in the end to paint the whole wall without trying to get paint into those cracks even though it might seem as time consuming

[@thecaca091]

WOW! For a 20 year old i'm learning alot from all the content you're putting on your channel. Hopefully this becomes bigger than KZbin for you man!

[@LRN2DIY]

Thanks, Theo!

[@stevesimonetti9669]

To all those commenting on the 1st piece.... The 1st piece WAS level. it’s the ceiling that’s not. Only way to ensure the rest of the wall is straight. He did it right. Maybe cover with crown molding.

[@andrewjackson9853]

Uh, anything wrong with tracing the ceiling to the first board and making it right to start with?

[@gladlisa1]

OMG .. i been searching for easy affordable way to do this project in my 20 year old rv i'm renovating ..thanks for this short video

[@TaoHands77]

This is the best DIY on the cheap shiplap I've ever seen 😊 Thank you for sharing 👍

[@MrVisde]

Awesome! This is exactly what I’m looking to do. Great idea on using the thin plywood. Easier to work with, cheaper, and doesn’t require me to rip off old door casings to accommodate a thicker board.

[@robhimself79]

thank you for saying faux. far too many people do this sort of install and refer to it as actual ship lap. good work

[@calsnow6807]

i love when folks refer to a wood accent wall as ship-lap, no ship-lap is a joint on the wood

[@aiccorp6001]

This is called Planking, Shiplap interlaps

[@KelseyBarnardMusic]

The best! We actually covered our popcorn ceilings with a similar method a few months ago. So much easier than scraping (and sooo pretty!)

[@jluv420]

I have a ceiling as you mentioned. Do you have any pics of the finished project? I would love to see the results. Thanks in advance.

[@amymartin7997]

Hi Kelsey, did you do DIY or hire out. This is exactly what I want but probably need to get someone to do the labor.......

[@TikiTiffany]

looks good! I just finished a shiplap wall in my hearth room. I love it! I did 6 inch strips!

[@haroldbartley5970]

Awesome idea! I have some customers that would LOVE the cost saving way of this ship lap look. ☆☆☆☆☆

[@katep5918]

This is the video I have been looking for and didn’t know existed! Super helpful and love the way it turned out. Ignore the haters, some people are perfectionists, but I bet you get a lot of compliments on it regardless and if your home makes you happy then no one else’s opinion matters 😊

[@kennethhudson8013]

That's what I like a affordable option, loos great, guys!

[@MsTangeray]

Thanks for this! Was going to order some faux peel and stick but I think I’ll try this instead! Love it!

[@EvendimataE]

for spacer i used that free paint stirrer they give for free at home depot

[@braddick4130]

Or just use a cutoff from the plywood itself

[@mirahgirl01]

Just use a framing L square and slide it across the rows. Shoot one side and slide it to the other. Bice clean even spacing and you dont have to even remove the spacer until you are done. I find that to be the perfect even space. And if you own that tool you never have to find anything else to ever space with. Usually when you go shiplap and see how wonderful it is, you tend to keep adding. Easy to overdo it lol

[@Iceberg3x]

@@mirahgirl01 love this tip, thanks man!

[@josiespreitzer1690]

I’m getting ready to do faux shiplap using coins between 5 1/2” mdf. Thanks for the great video to help me get started

[@jeepinamerica4356]

that first board though...

[@jeepinamerica4356]

literally couldn't watch the rest of the video because of it

[@HittinGreensGolf]

I know right! Haha.

[@MatthewWilson83]

Who needs a level?

[@netposerx]

Same here. Gap at top was very bad and then small pieces on right side were bad too. Should have cut more off first board then stagger then next row and so forth.

[@Charfoxt2012]

I was thinking the exact same thing. A piece of trim would hide it.

[@jeremyfekete5547]

Thank you for this video. My wife and I started on ours today. This was a big help. Thank so much

[@chimeexpress8603]

Thanks for letting us have that good last look at your finished project at the end of your video !!! Good job on your video ! A lot of videos forget to spend good filming time to show the finished project.

[@RebeccaRohrmann1357]

I know it’s been 7 years since you did this, but I need to know how well it held up and is there a shower in that bathroom. My husband says the moister from the shower will get behind the boards and cause mildew. I don’t think so, but that could be wishful thinking ha! I did my kitchen this way and I’m so in love with it!

[@claudiameyer6254]

Thank you for showing how to do shiplap this way. It looks amazing!

[@doddgarger6806]

The track saw at the store will often cut out of square due to improper setup.. Had some real expensive cab grade material I got to learn this on..

[@craftyx2diy]

My Home Depot did all the 8 inch cuts for me. Saved me having to buy a table saw.

[@dianeong9253]

I just had some cut into 6" strips because I thought 8" was too thick -- though looking at this, I'm thinking maybe I should have gone with 8". Looks good! Would like it if you slowed down a bit or zoom into the special cuts with the outlets because I have to do a bunch of those.

[@hearforyouflorida8425]

Thank you for making this, we are doing this to our sunroom and this will save a lot of money.

[@lupdomnitor6192]

LOVE that color you picked!!! But I was looking at the natural wood and I fell in love with that too lol I can't choose.

[@tobymofield6597]

Don't forget to put some trim at the top of the door to hide the unsquare room edge. Paint will hide it as you did But trim seal the deal....It;s all about the detail.

[@smokeandmirrors6167]

I hate music during DIY videos but this was still good. Great idea!

[@walterelias76]

thanks for all this tips, and especially for your time.. take care.

[@migueldelacruz5347]

Looks super good and I like the color better then that diff that comes ready made

[@5000yearleap73]

Might want to put lite coat of paint on the wail prior to putting up the shiplap, that should help the the gap problem.

[@judichristopher4604]

YES... Very True!!!

[@CB-oo9ht]

And painting the edges of the board prior to putting them up...but sometimes on 1st projects its live and learn as u go

[@Phrozen716]

Nice shiplap bathroom ... Keep going with your Diy ... Home ideas.. More please.. Kitchen next .. I'm waiting...lol

[@Vlad-ss5pm]

Cool that your wife is there hanging out and helping a bit 👌

[@charredskeleton]

Used power tools are often a low cost option. With market place and craigs list good deals are easy to find.

[@johnlimongello5716]

Good job I like it... One suggestion is to prime all pieces on ALL sides before you do any installation

[@mayasevelen]

John Limongello prime them as in sanding them?

[@hjwang4477]

Lowe’s has a 5mm plywood and it’s super smooth. I think that works better than regular plywood

[@taicronck9559]

Looks beautiful

[@dodgeramsport01]

at least its not dry way that everybody and his brother has! looks good!

[@BluebirdHomeAndDIY]

That turned out really nice. Thank you for this video.

[@thatsmalltowngirl4]

Thank you for this video! We just bought our first home. This is helpful for the remodel!

[@AdamWillea]

Please explain what you did for the light switches area. Did you install box extenders? Or just screw directly into the plywood?

[@LRN2DIY]

Adam Willea - Because the boards are only 1/8” thick, I just cut the “ship lap” to where it was covered by the switch plate and placed the plate right on top of it. I didn’t use box extenders because between the switch screws and the plate screws there was enough play to make up the difference.

[@blazecall1617]

I think it's funny how you can just tell when someone is LDS. I wondered if you were and then I noticed the scripture in the corner. I knew it! great work!

[@كلثومخمار]

Great job , please give more details about the paint you have used , and from where u bought it . thx

[@Parlusk]

A bag of tile spacers will work as well

[@shaunchadwick5652]

Looks very good! But I did this around my bath, and the timber swells and shrinks due to the moisture in the air. Do you think this will happen on the walls? 👍🏻

[@LRN2DIY]

Great question. I think it'll be fine on the walls because this is a half bath that doesn't get very damp at all. Same with the mudroom. I can see how putting it near/around a bath or shower would be problematic since the wood can absorb moisture somewhat. The shiplap in our basement has been there all year and looks great still. Thanks for watching!

[@shanetho2865]

Shaun Chadwick plywood doesn't swell or move with the seasons or moisture like solid wood, solid wood swells with the grain when it gets most, the grains of the ply's are alternating preventing the wood from swelling. MDF is also an excellent choice for a paintable surface because it's cheaper, and I would highly recommend using construction adhesive.

[@daveheel]

fixer upper with the gaines must have a big part in bringing on this recent shiplap craze.

[@jeanieQ2]

Have you ever dry brushed this finish in a flat white paint, so it looks more like what Joanna & Chip Gains does on their shows? I would like to see how that turns out because that's the finish I like the best.

[@gailkraft4373]

Wouldn't you have to remove the floor molding and door trim and put the plywood down to the floor and butted against the door? Then reinstall the trim . Otherwise if you have trim that is not thick, the plywood will be sitting on top of it.

[@schhhhhhhh.]

Nice! When I do walls I start from the bottom let gravity help me out but to each their own nice work bro

[@LRN2DIY]

That makes sense for sure. Good tip.

[@SXSVideos]

Awesome video man! Very informative! I'm going to use this method for my house we are building!! 😎😎

[@banjo4549]

Make sure to use plastic spark rings around switches and outlets. Electrical code does not allow wood between the electrical box in the wall and the yoke of the switch/ outlet

[@bryandiel6773]

I have a thought, paint a thin coat your wall the color of paint you plan on using for the shiplap.

[@pattycarosi9618]

Looks really nice. Going to have to try this.

[@dianapulido1807]

Love both looks. I have always loved the look of shiplap know I know how to achive it here were we don't have it.

[@jannetteoconnell2572]

Hi.love the Video. can you show us how to do a VERICAL Board bottom., with trim? we will paint the wood white & tan wall. ty Boston.

[@teresab6383]

Your work is really good can you show how to put a handrail up on a front porch. The post will be in concrete thanks

[@joebob344]

Love it! Never thought of this. Thanks for the video and how to.

[@EricInTampaAcoustic]

Dang!!!! I'm soooook doing this. can't wait. awesome

[@MrWizard36]

nice idea...but i always thought shiplap had a slight over lay almost like shingles? Your choice of material and method were spot on :)

[@aiccorp6001]

This is called Planking, not Shiplap. Yes Shiplap interlocks with a slight overhang

[@LEORofYAHWEH]

that's keepin it real.. like the vid, just one question: how well does plywood stain, i'd love to do stain and keep the natural color of wood.. thanks and GOD BLESS.

[@1jasonover]

it stains quite nicely

[@mmccrownus2406]

Look up diy stained plywood floors

[@karenyounger2314]

Beautiful result

[@lovelylouro]

Any tips for doing this in a small bathroom without a window or vent? Do we have to seal anything? Thank you, looks awesome!

[@LRN2DIY]

lovelylouro The process in your case should be just what you see in the video. Just be sure to keep the door open and a fan on for ventilation while caulking and painting. Good luck!

[@obannonkr]

lovelylouro We are going to do this and run the fan and open the door :)

[@elonmusk8667]

I would use some interior glue like PL375 and use thicker wood. Home Depot now sells ship lap.

[@victormaldonado2941]

How is it holding up so far? I am thinking of doing this in my bathroom but I am kind of scared that the condensation will go behind the wood. Wondering if true shiplap would be better in a bathroom. Please help!! Love the video btw, thanks.

[@LRN2DIY]

Victor Maldonado It's been great but keep in mind I have it in a half bath and a mud room. I actually think it'd hold up fine in a bathroom with a bath or shower but I can't say that I've tried it. Let us know if you try it out!

[@laurenmollin5923]

Hello. Did you also build the white coat rack? Or did you buy that? If so how or where? Love it thank you!!

[@LRN2DIY]

Actually, that came with the house so I don’t have any info. Sorry.

[@junichiikeda5860]

How did you install the wall light on top of the shiplap? Did you use an electrical box extender??

[@bandes37922]

This is exactly what I want to do in my half bath and another room. Are you for hire?☺️

[@royosborn9794]

Great idea and great job, thank you fot sharing!

[@amymartin7997]

I'm construction challenged to sat the least. I'd like to attempt this on my kitchen ceiling which is super imperfect. Thoughts on whether it would work? Also thoughts on labor cost if I decided to hire out?

[@CB-oo9ht]

Ive seen people use wood or laminate flooring and painting over it. Its basically pre cut except the ends and it looks really good. If u know a builder, a lot of times u can pick up their leftovers from a job pretty inexpensively

[@theuttfishgang9683]

This is a great video really informative and helpful

[@tomdsouza7873]

It looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[@debbiebelden4359]

Super simple and super nice

[@scottsoward]

Awesome video. In hindsight would you have preferred to paint the edges of the board before you hung them?

[@LRN2DIY]

Yes, absolutely

[@scottsoward]

Great thanks. Two more questions. Why are they called Brad nails, and why is the jigsaw cord so short?

[@user-li5xh6ij4i]

Another tip I’ve seen is to paint as you go in between the boards!

[@dubiousjesse]

Looks really good. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@Ken15643]

Great job. Looks great, I’m inspired.👍

[@Marie-D.]

love the clean look. Nice job!

[@LuisLopez-ne1qi]

Could you do this over popcorn? People that own the house before put popcorn on the Walls in the bathroom and it has been paint over many time so it will just be hard to try and remove it. I dont really want to have yo tear the walls down and redo them. Maybe you have some other advice?

[@jenns.5791]

perfect! love this! turned out great!

[@bshef3424]

THE Jigsaw and me are terrible - CAN'T CUT STRAIGHT lines if my life depended on it .STARTED this project yesterday - Home Depot ripped all the sheets for me but the cuts using a jigsaw are terrible ....... What type of Saw will i need for even simply cutting the ends to length? Do I need a sliding chop saw?

[@nancyraga5509]

Excellent job

[@JeannieMitchellMyers]

Love it but had a problem with the gap on the top=left board close to the ceiling other than that, looks great.

[@codyfeatherstone553]

Looks awesome when it's done 👍

[@sixpackbinky]

Nice, clean cut look.

[@marylandgirl7358]

Love it!!! That looks so good.

[@danfeliciano570]

Great look. Thanks for sharing.

[@mamaluvstosew38]

I LOVE it!!! Great job guys!

[@MzVee106]

Looks great!

[@abientot8532]

Great job! Thanks for making this video :)

[@dennisalvarez2518]

Looks good.

[@Cagg8384]

Looks great and great idea!

[@BusStopBourbon]

That's awesome! Totally doing this!

[@oer0322]

f0t0b0y for me. thank you

[@LL-pi3ny]

Wow! Looks great, what paint color did you use?

[@forestpkguy]

Looks amazing.. I'm so doing this

[@311mdub]

Cool you used the nickel, as shiplap is commonly known as nickel board... as the gap is a nickel wide

[@yassinebend3230]

good channel the images quality is the best

[@santoshwhy2943]

Looks great I love it thanks for sharing ☺

[@amirharris6676]

Good job!

[@davidwest3664]

Forgive my ignorance, but why is faux shiplap considered 'faux', if the result is the same? We don't really use shiplap here in Australia (but I'm not a DIYer so i could be wrong)

[@ryanblaich]

Awesome. But why not paint wood prior to installation?

[@MichaelScottPerkins]

Are you sure that is 1/8th inch plywood? It looks like 1/4 inch ply.

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

Michael Perkins I was wondering that too. Might be 3/16