We created a shiplap wall in a “V” pattern for our basement remodeling project.
This project is a super favorite part of our finished basement. It’s hard to describe how the subtly awesome feeling that just a little wood and a few shadow lines of texture and organic-ness can make, but it’s real. I feel it every time I’m in the room.
If you want to get right to the how-to, watch this video for our other shiplap wall project, which we also love the heck out of.
OK, here’s the how-to for the V-Joint shiplap.
A shiplap wall V design starts with the first piece, what I call the “starter strip.”
– To make sure there’s always a suitable surface to nail to, we installed OSB (plywood) over the existing studs. I call this a “continuous nailing surface.” It’s not always necessary, but it makes life easier on some jobs.
– In the center of the wall, install a vertical strip. I made mine from shiplap on the table saw. It is important that this piece is “plumb” (straight up and down).
– Mark a level line across the room.
– Start with full pieces. We chose a 45-degree angle for our shiplap wall. Watch the video for detail.
– A pneumatic finish nailer is awesome for this project.
– Make transition strips from the shiplap to cover end-cuts. Fasten with a brad nailer.
– We used shiplap as base molding on this project too.
– Fill nail holes and paint.
Painting tip: For some projects like basements, dust is a hidden enemy to primo paint. It’s masked by dim light. True story. Check carefully before painting. A bright work light will help. Make sure to brush the dust off and sand down filler. Oh, it’ll be there.
– The material we used is on this project is Arauco primed shiplap and available at The Home Depot.
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Thumbs up for this video tutorial, well explain all the important things.
Thank you so much!