How to finish edges of a VJ panelled wall?

[Sugar]

Hi DIY Lover,

There are plenty of posts regarding the VJ panelling, but I would like to start a fresh as per my problem :). 

My plan is to have this wall dedicated for hanging pictures, frames etc. 

This is something I am aiming for. 

I have plan for different walls, but to start with this one and my questions are indicated with the mark. 

In below image, green shadow is the wall, I would like to do VJ paneling.

How do we finish around the edges indicated by the red line ?

How do we finish the VJ panelling before the skirting board shown in the image below ?

What could be the easiest way to work around the areas such as this power plug ?

Thank you. 

[Nailbag]

Hi @Sugar 

I would like to suggest this 19mm x 19mm quad for around the air conditioner's head unit. But the gap on the right side maybe too wide? So, you might need to opt for this 23mm x 23mm rounded version. Anything bigger will be too Chucky, so you may have to particle fill the right side to support the trim.

For the architrave around the window, there are several profiles to choose from. I would select one that is closest to your existing window arcs for consistency. The same goes for the skirting along the bottom of the wall where it meets the wall. Match that to existing or as close to. Usually you would go slightly taller for skirts than the width of the arcs. The 66 x 18mm 5.4m White Moulding Pine FJ Primed Bullnose  is a good example by @EricL for the skirting.

For the gap in the vertical join under the window, my go to filler is this one by Parafix, which I use regularly. The Timbermate one @EricL suggested is also a good product, though I being an exterior product I had found its wasn't as easy to manipulate on internal joins. But the Selleys 475g No More Gaps Interior Multipurpose Gap Filler he suggested for along the top where the VJ meets the cornice is ideal.

Nailbag

[Sugar]

Thanks @EricL and no issue on late repsonse, and  @Nailbag and everyone for useful suggestion. 

1.) Around AC unit, I am going to use this : https://www.bunnings.com.au/porta-67x11mm-2-7m-dar-rectangle-pre-primed-fj-pine_p8480062

please confirm if this is going to be okay This will certainly hide the gaps and I came to conclusion after talking to store person.

2.) Around the cornices : I have already applied No More Gaps. Being smaller to bigger gaps, it is a little bit difficult but seems like coming to shape. Being white and I am planning to paint white as well, I am hoping there won't be much differences afterwards. 

3.) Gaps between panels : I like the idea about Parfix. I will head store tomorrow to find it. I like how it can be sanded as well and painted.

4.) Around the windows frame : This, I am still having difficulty to get the concept of using this around window frame : https://www.bunnings.com.au/66-x-18mm-5-4m-white-moulding-pine-fj-primed-bullnose_p0020761

Are we suggesting to remove existing architraves from windows frame and use this ?

I cannot use any moulding or timber as the panel and architraves sit almost on the same level. 

Please help me to understand this. 

Or, can I use Parfix around window frame too and sand it to the level ?

Any visualisation would be nice @EricL if you have any time. 

5.) Bottom skirting: I have carefully uninstalled the previous skirting board and I am going to use the same skirting board to keep consistency. 

[EricL]

Hello @Sugar 

If you are looking for a similar trim as the aircon you can use the same piece Porta 67x11mm 2.7m DAR Rectangle Pre-Primed FJ Pine for your window. It will need to be attached to the existing architrave edge of the window so that the gap is covered. I think the gap is too big for the Parfix, but if you feel confident that it can cover the gap then you can include it in your options. 

Let me tag @Nailbag and @Dave-1 for their advice.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Dave-1]

Good Evening @Sugar 

With all the trim you are thinking of using I would suggest to keep to the same size/type to make it look consistant.

Lets step through your questions.

1.) Around AC unit, I am going to use this : https://www.bunnings.com.au/porta-67x11mm-2-7m-dar-rectangle-pre-primed-fj-pine_p8480062

please confirm if this is going to be okay This will certainly hide the gaps and I came to conclusion after talking to store person.

A1) Yes that is what I think they are saying and I also think it tidy up the edge nicely.

2.) Around the cornices : I have already applied No More Gaps. Being smaller to bigger gaps, it is a little bit difficult but seems like coming to shape. Being white and I am planning to paint white as well, I am hoping there won't be much differences afterwards. 

A2) You might need some sanding but it sounds like you are confident on this

3.) Gaps between panels : I like the idea about Parfix. I will head store tomorrow to find it. I like how it can be sanded as well and painted.

A3) I havnt used Parfix, I have used the timbermate product that @EricL has mentioned tho and I found it easy enough.

4.) Around the windows frame : This, I am still having difficulty to get the concept of using this around window frame : https://www.bunnings.com.au/66-x-18mm-5-4m-white-moulding-pine-fj-primed-bullnose_p0020761

Are we suggesting to remove existing architraves from windows frame and use this ?

A4) I think the suggestion is to replace the existing architraves however I see the problem with that step effect that you have. I would consider removing the existing architraves and then "pad" the window sill (and around the window) out with timber to end flush with your VJ panel and then install the new architraves onto that.

The area in red you should be able to lever off, Its just fancy trim with a step effect. Id use a medium flat blade screw driver and tap gently where you can see the line (may be covered in paint) You can see the join in the corners. Once you have removed the fancy trim, you can then measure the distance from the sill to the edge of your VJ panel. Then all you do is to buy some trim the same width as what you have just pulled off and fix it around the window as a spacer. Then the same sized trim as what you have chosen to go around the air con unit can be also used around teh window attached to that "spacer"

"I cannot use any moulding or timber as the panel and architraves sit almost on the same level". (yeah, see above for an idea on how you could workaround the issue)

5.) Bottom skirting: I have carefully uninstalled the previous skirting board and I am going to use the same skirting board to keep consistency. 

A5) This is exactly what i would be doing for a nice tidy look, Note you will have skirt lengths change to the amount of VJ panel thickness if you go around corners.

Dave

[Sugar]

Love your support @EricL @Nailbag @Jason @JacobZ @Dave-1 . 

I spent sometime in Bunnings yesterday and I found a product and that truely helped to hide the gaps on the top and around the windows. I will finish this project and write up about this as a new project. Truely, I learned a lot from this project and made mistakes i will share with others. Stay tuned  

[JacobZ]

Hi @Sugar,

I'm glad that I could help out and happy to know you learned a lot from your VJ panelling project.

I'm looking forward to seeing it written up.

Jacob

[Sugar]

@JacobZ  No issue.

With 2 panels left over, I am aiming to do another wall (very plain wall, no switch or AC, just a wall at front entry) as well.

This is the wall.

I am curius what trim I can use to finish of on the edge indicated by yellow highlight.

I read this article (very helpful) : https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/t5/Living-and-Bedroom/Recessed-TV-feature-wall-with-easyVJ-pane...

I saw this trim this gentlemen used : 

And @EricL replied on this too (on how to attach this): 

My question is : 

If this is aluminium, will it be easier to cut to sizes ? Will we be able to color to our choices ( to match the color to the VJ panel)?

Any alternatives you can think of?

This wall is very different than what I did before, plain wall but the right corner has open ended edge. 

Thank you for your help. 

[JacobZ]

Hi @Sugar,

There are a number of ways you could do it.

You could attach a timber bead or stop such as this 18x18mm DAR Square Pine to the edge of the wall and then butt your sheet into it and seal the seams with no more gaps before priming and painting.

You could also use timber angle like this Porta 30 x 30mm External Corner Rounded Edging Primed FJ Pine.

You could also use aluminium angle like @ProjectPete recommended. It could be cut with aviation snips, then attached with liquid nails before sealing the seams with no more gaps and painting. Being aluminium, you would just need to apply primer before painting and you could colour match the wall. 

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob

[Nailbag]

Been a pleasure @Sugar 

[Sugar]

Thank @JacobZ 

With https://www.bunnings.com.au/porta-30-x-30mm-2-7m-external-corner-rounded-edging-primed-fj-pine_p0074...

how am I going to put this product ?

The thickness of panel is 9mm and above timber is 30x30mm. how are they going to work together? 

I am finding hard to visualise which sides of the timber goes where to integrate with panel.

Also with Aluminium one, it is making sense a little bit as it has not much bigger side but still, the lowest sides it has is 12mm, and again greater than thinkness of panel i.e 9mm. How is this working together, unless we are ignoring 3mm (in this case ). 

I hope I am making sense here. Thanks.