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The Complete Guide To A DIY Board And Batten Wall

I recently finished a board and batten wall in the master bedroom. It is right now my favorite wall in the house!

Originally, I wanted to make a wood patterned wall but the more I thought about it, I felt it would make the already tiny room look busy.

The Complete Guide To A DIY Board And Batten Wall

Skim coat the walls

We were fortunate enough for not having to worry about this as we had the walls skim coated before we moved in. If you would like to do this on your own, look up a few tutorials on how to do this.

Use hardboard panels

This is super quick and simple! I recently did this in my garage where I had to cover up old paneling to get a smooth finish.

Measuring

This is probably the most critical part and it varies depending on the wall and construction.

If you are looking for a more traditional or farmhouse feel, you can have them wider apart.

How far apart 

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