Easiest Way to DIY Install Wainscoting
The easiest way to install DIY wainscoting is to gather your molding and paint up front after creating a quick design plan. For our project, we used , available at The Home Depot. Why? Finished Elegance is the premier interior moulding line that comes pre-painted and is easy to install. Their products are finished on all four sides, so, depending on your project, it is ready to go without you having to do any work to it at all. Finished Elegance has so many different shapes and sizes of moulding that we knew their products were the way to go for this project and will make your DIY wainscoting project so much easier.
Step 1: Cut Your Moulding
Determine how big you want your picture frame moulding to be. Select either a square or rectangular size that will give you an even gap between the underside of the chair railing and the top of the base boards.
Then determine how wide they should be by measuring your wall and making sure you can evenly space out your squares.
Cut your base cap moulding at 45 degree angles.
Step 2: Attach to Wall
Line the moulding up on your wall. Use a nail gun to tack them onto the wall. Use a level and measure twice.
Step 3: Caulk + Paint
Caulk any seams, nail holes, or gaps.
Paint the area if desired.
Step 4: Enjoy Your Moulding!
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just rent the tools for a 1/2 or full day.
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We will be trying this project in the next 2 weeks in my Guest Bathroom.
Frequently asked questions
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What length and gauge of nails did you use ?
Are you planning to paint the top of the wall white too? There is overspray on the yellow.
You did a beautiful work!! 😍👏👏👏👏 I'm doing this next week in my dining room,well at least we're going to try.
I do have a question , where do you get the molding ?
Thank you in advance.