Shiplap has been a popular decorating trend for a while now. If you want to create your own, it’s pretty simple and inexpensive. All you need is 1/2″ plywood for the vertical shiplap and 1/4″ plywood for the horizontal shiplap. Then use a jigsaw, band saw or table saw to cut your panels into strips about 4 inches wide by 8 feet long each. Sand all of your panels with fine-grit sandpaper to give them a light, unfinished appearance. Finally, apply several coats of white or clear acrylic spray paint over the shiplap to create an amazing finish without any sanding required
Shiplap is a wood paneling that looks like wood slats.
Shiplap is a type of paneling that looks like wood slats, but it’s not actually a type of wood. Shiplap is used in many homes to give the space an authentic country feel. It’s frequently used in kitchens and bathrooms because it’s easy to clean and maintain, unlike real wood panels. With this guide, you can learn how to install shiplap paneling on your own home with minimal effort or difficulty.
Use 1/2″ plywood for the vertical shiplap and 1/4″ plywood for the horizontal shiplap.
To make the shiplap, you’ll need to cut 1/2″ thick plywood into small strips. The size of your pieces will depend on the size of your wall and what you want to do with it. You can use smaller pieces for a decorative effect, or larger ones for more coverage. In general, use 1/4″ thick materials for horizontal shiplap and 1/2″ thick materials for vertical shiplap. The larger thicknesses are necessary because they’ll allow you to get more bang out of each board: thinner wood doesn’t give as much surface area coverage to screw into when you’re fastening them together (and therefore doesn’t hold up as well against the weather).
Once all of your boards are cut appropriately sized, sand them smooth so that there aren’t any splinters or rough spots that could scratch someone who touches them regularly (or worse). Then prime and paint them according to whatever finish look suits your project best
To make the shiplap, cut your plywood panels using a jigsaw, band saw or table saw.
You can use a jigsaw to cut the shiplap. The advantage of using a jigsaw is that it will allow you to make curved cuts. You can also use a table saw, but if you’re going for curved cuts with that tool, as well a band saw would be better suited for cutting your plywood into boards.
Sand all of your panels with fine-grit sandpaper to give them a light, unfinished appearance.
- Sand all of your panels with fine-grit sandpaper to give them a light, unfinished appearance.
- Sand the edges of the plywood panels to make them smooth and even.
- Use a fine-grit sandpaper to smooth the panels.
- Sand the panels to a light and unfinished appearance.
- Don’t sand the panels too much, or they will look too rough in comparison with other wood finishes and textures in your home decorating project.
Then apply several coats of white or clear acrylic spray paint to create a wonderful finish without any sanding required.
If you’re working with plywood, it’s easy to create a great finish without any sanding required. Simply apply several coats of white or clear acrylic spray paint to create a wonderful finish that is easy to touch up and clean.
Spray painting is also incredibly versatile when it comes to color choices. You can choose any combination of colors you’d like, which makes it perfect for changing the appearance of your piece as well as mixing multiple finishes together on the same project
Shiplap makes a great accent piece that blends well with any color scheme
Shiplap makes a great accent piece that blends well with any color scheme.
It’s easy to install and inexpensive, as you can use plywood as the base material. Plywood is cheap and readily available wherever lumber is sold, so you won’t have to hunt down specialty materials or custom cut pieces when making shiplap. This means it’s an ideal project for novice DIYers who want to get started with woodworking projects but don’t want to spend too much money on tools and materials at first.
Plywood can be stained or painted in any color of your choosing, so if you’re looking for a unique look that matches the rest of your home decor but still has that rustic touch from the old days (or just because), then this project will definitely be worthwhile. The best part about using plywood is that if there are mistakes along the way during construction then no worries—you’ve got plenty more where that came from
Conclusion
If you’re looking to add some rustic charm to your home, then shiplap is the perfect solution. With these easy-to-follow steps, you can have a beautiful new accent wall in no time at all. So what are you waiting for? Start planning
