supplies needed

Hardboard panel

Construction adhesive

1" staples

2" brad nails

Boards

Paintable caulk

Wood filler

Step 1 – Install the horizontal pieces

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Start by installing the horizontal pieces that – the top and the “baseboard”. They are simply attached to the studs using 2″ nails and a nail gun.

Step 2 – attach the outermost vertical pieces

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Measure the exact height of the vertical pieces on the two ends on the wall and attach using 2″ nails and nail gun.

Step 3 – attach the remaining vertical boards

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Measure and mark the spacing – center to center for each board, check for level using a torpedo level and attach using 2″ finish nails and a nail gun.

HOW TO GET THE PERFECT FIT FOR THE BATTENS

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In order to get the perfect fit, cut the boards slightly larger than you need. Then mark the exact location of the cut and make the cut.

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