How do I put shiplap evenly on an uneven wall?
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I’m wanting to add shiplap to The backside of some cabinets but it’s uneven so I don’t know how to do it without having a weird shape cut on the top piece for the bottom piece. I also don’t want any shiplap hanging below because then you’ll see that from the kitchen side/front side of the cabinets. I really hope this makes sense.
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It sounds like you may have to build out some of the backs of the cabinets. You don't say how much, if it's thin, you could use something like paint stirrers. Or you may have to go with something a little thicker.
I would measure the wood you want to use, for width, including spacing, and see where you could hide a cut piece (ripped lengthwise) to even things out. Or cover the gap /uneven spot with trim. Our house is over one hundred years old, so unless we built a wall, it's uneven. Furring strips like the wood paint stirrers will help shim them as level as possible. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=how+to+use+furring+strips+to+level+a+wall&qpvt=how+to+use+furring+stips+to+level+a+wall&FORM=VDRE
You would have to find your low point and high point to determine how much you need to fur out to the highpoint. Then add wood strips to achieve a level surface for your boards running across the back of the cabinet. It usually just inexpensive lumber.... https://www.homedepot.com/s/wood%2520firring%2520strips?NCNI-5
Thank you both so much. You’ve given me some good direction.