Supply List
- MDF (batten strips)
- Adhesive (liquid nails)
- Caulking (paintable)
- Brad nails
- Wood filler
Instructions : Step by Step
- Install baseboard first. The batten pieces should fit flush on top of baseboard
- Determine the layout of batten strips (how many inches/feet apart)
- Determine the height of the batten strips (we ran our batten strips 7' high so they ended at the bottom of the upper windows)
- Using a skill saw, cut batten strips. We cut 1x2 strips 7' long
- Use a chop saw to cut the ends
- Apply liquid nails (adhesive glue) to the backside of each strip and add to wall
- Use a level to ensure the strips are straight on the wall
- Nail batten strips to wall
- Fill nail holes with wood filler
- Sand filler for smooth finish
- Caulk seams of batten and wall
- Once caulking is dry, paint the board (sheetrock) and batten (strips)
Cost: Under $100