Created a Plank Wall to Replace Paneling in Lower Level...

by Winks74

$500.00

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Room originally had paneling from 1966. Getting the entire room drywalled was way out of our budget so went to Pinterest and found an alternative. We are loving it!

created a plank wall to replace paneling in lower level, diy, home improvement, wall decor, woodworking projects

Here is the finished product

We started with tongue and groove pine 1 x 6 and used what is intended to be the back of the board because it was more along the look we were going for....

The staining was easy. Picked out 3 colors, 2 that were similar and one that was quite light. Using chip brushes I dipped the brush in water spread on board then dipped same brush in stain going over the wet wood. Instant rustic appeal...

Here's a board with the lightest shade of stain. I went back through and added depth with each of the darker colors...

The boards were then cut to fit using compound miter saw...

Here are the boards going up...

And the finished project. We're very happy with the way it turned out, tons better than the original idea of simply painting over the old paneling.

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Pam on Dec 09, 2015
Do you have a tutorial on the staining? Or a pinterest link you used. I could not locate a blog site on your post. I'm getting ready to do my fireplace wall and am struggling with how to make the boards look a little more rustic. There are so many posts but I really love your technique (of what was listed on post). Also, where did you get those wide tongue and groove boards? I purchased the more narrow ones but would really like the wider ones. Thanks for the info. Your wall is beautiful.

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Cyndi Urano on Dec 09, 2015
would love to know the brand and colors of the stain you used

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Bobbie Quigley Wilkins on Dec 09, 2015
where do you live? I noticed no insulation over the cement blocks!

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Winks74 on Jun 06, 2017

Thanks! Gosh I can't remember to be honest with you. It was a Pergo Floor we purchased from Lowes and my hubby and a friend installed.

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Becky Partain on Jun 06, 2017

Gorgeous!!!

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