How do I put up shiplap on an old, uneven, plaster wall?

Question

I live in a house that's over 100 years old. I have a kitchen wall that I want to shiplap or put peel & stick faux shiplap, but it is plaster and the roof is uneven. My husband insists it should not be done. I say I want to. thanks

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

You could put up shiplap, but you'd have to level it and then make adjustments either at the top or bottom of the wall. Molding may help with that.

Deb K · Answer

Hi Beth, you can make the ceiling look even by adding a molding of some type to it once have installed the shiplap, the same can be don on the bottom. I would think faux panels would be the easiest to install , The important thing to remember is that the lines must be truly straight, so use a level. I have added a few videos for you to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGUvAHe39f8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK8NNiROaEc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz_-92jKy9E