DIY July!
We had been wanting to do wainscoting for a while but were unsure where to start. Thankfully it was so simple with the Bunnings team's help, and we just live the blue touch to the top of the wall, with the white photo frames popping against the blue. The green colour in the corner finishes off the new look, we love it!
Steps
Step 1
1. Measure out wainscoting to be about 1/3rd of wall height. Determine best look for how many vertical boards you would like (we measured them out with tape first to get an idea).
Step 2
2. Calculate how much MDF you would require and have Bunnings team cut for you in desired width (we took 120mm). They will still be very long but you will cut these shorter in step 3 to required lenght / height.
Step 3
3. Measure and cut your first pieces which will become the base (sitting above base board), taking note of any 45 degree angles that must be cut with mitre saw. Attach to wall with wood glue and fit securely. Once stuck to wall (ensuring it is level), pop a few nails in and ensure flush
Step 4
4. Do the same with top horizontal board(s), ensuring it is exactly level all the way through.
Step 5
5. For the vertical boards, cut and measure each one individually. If in doubt, rather cut each one 0.5mm too big, just enough to still be able to lightly tap into place with a rubber hammer after applying wood glue. Finish off with some brad nails as well. Ensure they sit flush with bottom and top boards.
Step 6
6. Use filler on all edges if necessary and sand slightly when dry to ensure flush
Step 7
7. Top off with a rail of choice by sticking it on top after careful measurement
Step 8
8. Paint all with 2x (or maybe 3x) coats of preferred paint of choice.
Step 9
9. Paint top of wall preferred contrast colour (we did blue)
Step 10
10. Hang pictures of choice 🙂 tada!!
