Blogger Houston, TX on Mar 10, 2012

Fake Wainscoting Tutorial

An easy way to update your home with decorative moldings.This is the finished product and we created the look of wainscoting by first adding a chair rail from Lowe's using a nail gun, painted the wall in a semi-gloss white paint. You can find more ideas at my blog, www.decorchick.com.

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This is the finished product and we created the look of wainscoting by first adding a chair rail from Lowe's using a nail gun, painted the wall in a se...
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The box frames I actually cheated and bought already made at Lowe's. You can find them in their molding section. It is a bit more expensive to do it this way,...
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After you nail the boxes up you will want to caulk around everything and this is what I used and like this brand.
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Here is a before photo with no moldings on the wall...
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Here is a photo with just the chair rail and the boxes and the wall not painted white. Please note: Back when I did this project I didn't know to paint the wall white,...
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And here is one more after photo. You'll also noticed we have hardwood floors now too! Yes, I can't stop with the projects. :) This faux wainscoting project was...

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Kathy H Kansas City, MO

Very inviting look! Awesome turn around.

on Mar 12, 2012 · Like 0
Lily C Hialeah, FL

I like thiss alot. Not a fan of the railing but in your case beautiful !!

on Mar 12, 2012 · Like 0
Tom S Nelsonville, OH

Very inviting

on Mar 15, 2012 · Like 0
Decorchick! Houston, TX

Thanks again everyone! :)

on Mar 15, 2012 · Like 0
Linda Wendell, NC

Definitely adds some character to an otherwise blank wall!

on Mar 15, 2012 · Like 0
DeMarie I Longmont, CO

Looks great.

on Mar 29, 2012 · Like 1
Rhonda G Lockport, NY

Looks wonderful. I'm doing this in the master bedroom.

on Apr 01, 2012 · Like 0
Michael M Wheaton, IL

I did this in a finished basement but used chair rail and flat stock over drywall, so it looked like inset panels. Painted in semi-gloss paint and no one could believe it wasn't all wood. Great idea.
You can do the same with making crown molding seem taller by adding a piece of trim a few inches below the crown and painting the gap with semi-gloss like the crown and trim. Gives a great look for less cost.

on Apr 01, 2012 · Like 2
Michelle E Churubusco, IN

I was trying to figure out a cheap way to do bead board in the bath I am remodeling, but I may go with this if I can't figure out a way. I am doing this in the hall/laundry room- only we used veneer and are doing paneled walls and mahogany stain. Same look only instead of just the lower half- will be the entire wall.

on Apr 01, 2012 · Like 0
Rhonda G Lockport, NY

Michelle, we used bead board panels from Lowes in our downstairs bath. It looks awesome. Found a sink and cabinets to match.

on Apr 02, 2012 · Like 1
DeMarie I Longmont, CO

I too used the bead board panels from Lowes in the bathroom. I love it.

on Apr 03, 2012 · Like 0
Tina H Colorado Springs, CO

I'm totally going to do this!

on May 03, 2012 · Like 0
Patty S Sturgeon Bay, WI

I did bead board and picture frame molding on all my kitchen and bath cabinets. I also did the interior doors. I did it myself.
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on May 12, 2012 · Like 3
LORETTA C Jacksonville Beach, FL

Hi Decorchick,
Can you please tell me what color you used on your walls in picture 10? it looks like a shade of grey? Thanks !

on Jun 04, 2012 · Like 0
P R Live Oak, FL

beautiful !!!! :)

on Jun 04, 2012 · Like 0
Decorchick! Houston, TX

Hi Loretta, the paint color is Sherwin Williams Balanced Beige. Love this color! It's the perfect "greige"

on Jun 04, 2012 · Like 0
Linda R Murrells Inlet, SC

Andrea R....click the "add photos" on the bottom of the comment box. (explain what the photo is before you add the photo) Navigate o to where you store your pictures and click on the picture you want to add and click "Open" (Windows 7). They will automatically upload.

on Jun 11, 2012 · Like 0
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Linda, I think your helpful tutorial was meant for another thread.

on Jun 11, 2012 · Like 0
Sue G Chesapeake, VA

@Michelle E. There is no way to do "cheap" Beadboard. I just put up near 9 sheets and very nice railing in the formal living room and entire hallway. But, I do not think it was expensive.for it being such a big space. Also, the first thing you see when you walk into my front door. I picked out the best most flawless pieces I could find. I believe the cost was $20 dollars a sheet and the chair railing was near the same and needed 6 to 7 of those as well. Then, of course I need to change out ...»
9 wall sockets $3.97 each and covers that look like beadboard (beautiful).@ $8.00 each. the total cost was not that much for the BEAUTIFUL room I got in return..It was a lot of HARD WORK and SWEAT though..But, in my mind, VERY worth it. I need to change out all door knobs now though,, and they are very expensive. I am looking to get 7 and they are near $50.00 each for the brushed nickel that I would love to have.. Have fun and hope it all works out the exact way you want it ; )

on Sep 05, 2012 · Like 0
Sue G Chesapeake, VA

Decorchick, I Totally LOVE what you did.. It is classy ; )

on Sep 05, 2012 · Like 0
Decorchick! Houston, TX

Thank you! ;)

on Sep 05, 2012 · Like 0
Sue G Chesapeake, VA

Decorchic, I wish I had seen your article about a week ago. I spent a bundle buying Beadboard and Very nice railing. This went around my entire formal living room and down and back the hallway... LOL, I am always a day late ; )

on Sep 07, 2012 · Like 0
Lori T

I just might do this project.. It looks very nice.

on Sep 26, 2012 · Like 0
Lori T

Did you buy the nail gun or rent it?

on Sep 26, 2012 · Like 0
Lori T

I'm always wanting to add to my ever growing collection of tools. I want to get a nail/ brad nailer next.

on Sep 26, 2012 · Like 1

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