How to Install a Board and Batten

Accent Wall

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Love the look of a board and batten accent wall but need some tips and ideas for how to create your own DIY board and batten wall? Here are some instructions for creating your own DIY board and batten wall!

Board and Batten DIY Wall Instructions

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We first put up the backer board, cutting out for the window trim and the outlets with a jigsaw.

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You will definitely want to use a backer board if your wall has any texture to it. It also looks much more 'custom' and finished with the backer board covering the drywall.

#2

With the backer board on, add the top trim and the new baseboard using your nail gun.

#3

Measure out your battens (how far apart you want them) and mark the wall.

#4

Cut the battens to the length needed for your walls and then install with a nail gun.

#5

Caulk around the window trim, the top and bottom boards, and each batten. I started using a caulking tool to get a nice finish on it.

#6

Then paint. To get a super smooth finish, we used our paint sprayer. While this gets a good finish, it requires a lot of prep work. Tape everything off and add plastic to create a paint booth.

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