DIY Board and Batten Accent Wall | Wainscoting How to

Summary by Krater

A DIY tutorial on how to remove an old chair rail and crown molding, prep walls by scraping, sanding, and caulking, plan a board and batten accent wall using 3D modeling, and install new trim, baseboards, and vertical boards before painting.

From the video

Answers: How do you build a board and batten accent wall?

• removing chair rail molding
• patching and sanding drywall
• planning board and batten spacing in 3D
• installing vertical batten boards
• replacing baseboards
• caulking and painting accent walls

What it concludes

• Scraping old paint lines and using a drywall hawk makes joint compound application cleaner and easier.
• Using a rare earth magnet is the best way to find wall studs without leaving excessive marks.
• Beveling the back edges of trim boards helps them fit tightly into rounded room corners.
• Using spacers for vertical boards takes the guesswork out of installation and ensures even spacing.
• Scotch Delicate Surface Painter's Tape is ideal for accent walls and painted surfaces that have cured for at least 24 hours.