Master bedroom revamp with VJ panels

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Painted VJ panels plus Flexi Storage photo shelves used in this bedroom makeover.

• The project
• Tools and materials
• Steps
• Before and after
• More inspiration for your bedroom makeover

The project

People say the kitchen is the heart of the home so maybe the bedroom is the soul. Light and airy vibes bringing sweet dreams in this master bedroom revamp.  

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Easycraft EasyVJ panels 
  
  
• Dulux Wash & Wear Lexicon 1/4
  
  
• Selleys Liquid Nails
  
  
• No More Gaps
  
  
• Flexi Storage photo shelves (3 x 600 x 35 x 90mm used here) - range of sizes available.

Tools used in the project:

• Circular saw or large table saw 
  
  
• Paint roller and tray
  
  
• Monarch corner pad applicator
  
  
• Spirit level
  
  
• Caulking gun
  
  
• Nail gun
  
  
• Screwdriver.

Steps

Step 1

Make sure you measure up the space. We used 2.5 boards here, so we needed to cut one panel down (with the circular saw) to fit the space. 

 

Step 2

These boards will hold with Selleys Liquid Nails. We have a nail gun, so we did tack in a few places as our walls, being very old, are not a smooth/straight surface. Don’t forget to use No More Gaps on the joins.

 

Step 3

Time to paint. Using the corner pad applicator will make painting in the grooves so much easier and gets much better coverage than a paint brush. Make sure your roller isn’t too overloaded with paint. There is no need for primer on these boards but to get a crisp white, a coat of primer will prevent you needing additional top coats.

 

Step 4

Time to add a shelf. Flexi Storage photo shelves are so easy to install and come with instructions. Just make sure you have a spirit level to ensure the shelves are level. 

 

Before and after

More inspiration for your bedroom makeover

Workshop community member Leanne used Yacht Race and Rubble by Porter's Paints in her VJ panelling bedroom makeover.

Community member TheRenoDad built a bedroom picture ledge with a VJ panel wall, giving the room a whole new feel.

Check out our 10 ways to update your bedroom and the Top 10 most popular VJ panelling projects for more great ideas from our community members.