Hanging A Shelf From A Board And Batten Wall

It also solved the problem of not having matching baseboard for the large wall.
Hanging a shelf from a board and batten wall. We used a board and batten calculator we found on the internet to help us with the spacing. Once you ve determined the spacing work from ones side of the wall to the other. Next we added a 1 x 1 to create the look of a little shelf and add some dimension to the look. I just put a 8 inch board along the bottom and it worked great.
Next i painted all the areas in sherwin williams alabaster in eggshell finish. Colored board and batten wall can be any color but more recently darker colors are very popular. Because i was remodeling and had no baseboards in either spot i used a horizontal 1 6 for my bottom and top and used 1 4 s for the verticals. Before putting it onto the wall we nailed the 1 2 board into the top of it.
The room looks gorgeous. And the boards across the wall make the smooth part of the wall and the textured part of the wall much less noticeable. I added a shelf to this one for decor. Before we get started though i just want to show you what a difference it makes to have this installed in the hallway downstairs with this side by side comparison.
So we sat down and came up with a plan and i m sharing it with you just in case you have a picture that you want to hang on a wall on top of your board and batten. We used 1 2 thick mdf boards for the board and batten with a 1 2 board that was 3 4 thick for the top. Board and batten wall accent ideas. Position the first board make sure it s level and attach it to the wall with 2 brad nails.
The next step was to add 1 x 2 1 2 board vertically. There are a few options to work around outlets and switches. If you are trying to find the perfect i scoured the internet and found 45 board and batten wall. I love board and batten and added one wall to both my bathroom and living room though without the shelf which i think looks amazing.
Drive the nails through the trim board and into the studs for a secure connection.