How to Construct a Shiplap Wall

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Build a wall, if necessary.. Prepare an existing wall.. Measure your wall.

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Steps

1

Build a wall, if necessary.

Step 1

Build a wall, if necessary.

2

Prepare an existing wall.

Step 2

Prepare an existing wall.

3

Measure your wall.

Step 3

Measure your wall.

4

Gather your tools.

Step 4

Gather your tools.

5

Get the necessary materials.

Step 5

Get the necessary materials.

6

Cut the plywood into planks, if necessary.

Step 6

Cut the plywood into planks, if necessary.

7

Find the wall studs.

Step 7

Find the wall studs.

8

Check to see if your wall is level.

Step 8

Check to see if your wall is level.

9

Put the first plank at the top of the wall.

Step 9

Put the first plank at the top of the wall.

10

Measure the length needed for the next plank.

Step 10

Measure the length needed for the next plank.

11

Work down the wall, alternating between long and short planks.

Step 11

Work down the wall, alternating between long and short planks.

12

Deal with obstructions in the wall.

Step 12

Deal with obstructions in the wall.

13

Add a baseboard, if desired.

Step 13

Add a baseboard, if desired.

14

Install molding along the corners.

Step 14

Install molding along the corners.

15

Fill in any gaps with caulk.

Step 15

Fill in any gaps with caulk.

16

Paint or stain the wall.

Step 16

Paint or stain the wall.

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