Installing shiplap

Shiplap is a distinctive type of siding which is formed from long, horizontally stacked boards. This siding was initially used on the sides of wooden ships to keep them watertight. Shiplap is currently used for decorative purposes indoors,...

We just finished an overhaul of our tween boy’s bedroom, taking it from hodge-podge to rustic-modern-almost-teenager-friendly. This is a pretty new house - just two years old - and we’re still trying to make it look warm and homey. The thing about newer homes is that the open concept - which makes things feel bigger and open and airy - also can feel cold and sterile. To warm up my son’s bedroom without making it feel small and dark, we installed a shiplap wall, and it was so, so easy.

Transform your space with shiplap walls in the living room, bedroom, or even in the bathroom and in the kitchen. Learn how to do shiplap walls cheap with this step by step guide for a DIY shiplap wall. Try faux shiplap for a budget-friendly option or create a stunning shiplap accent wall. Follow this guide on how to install DIY shiplap for a beautiful finish!

I'm excited to share with you a step-by-step guide on how to use shiplap paneling to transform your bathroom.

How to shiplap a wall. Here is everything it took us to complete this project.

Wanting to add a beautiful shiplap wall but not sure if you can install shiplap over studs? While you can put shiplap directly on studs, should you? We cover when its right to add shiplap to studs instead of drywalling first. Also, is putting shiplap over studs cheaper? When should you consider drywall first before installing shiplap over studs? All your questions answered regardless if you are using diy shiplap, faux shiplap, plywood etc. So don't be afraid to shiplap studs it can be done!

I'm excited to share with you a step-by-step guide on how to use shiplap paneling to transform your bathroom.

Step by step guide on working with and installing shiplap wall panels! Tips on doing cut-outs, installing and finishing these panels.

Use caulk to make your shiplap edges look super clean and finished. Other ways to finish the shiplap edges is trim. Let's learn which trim to use and where.

Shiplap walls have become a symbol of modern interior design, effortlessly blending rustic charm with contemporary elegance. Whether you're envisioning a cozy living room, a serene bedroom, a stylish kitchen, a spa-like bathroom, an inviting entryway, a productive office, or a unique vertical installation, shiplap walls offer endless possibilities to transform your space.