We have to start this with a Thank You. Here it goes:
Thank you, Chip and Joanna Gaines, as well as Texas construction methods, for introducing us to shiplap. We have ship lapped laundry rooms, bathrooms, and can’t wait to ship lap some more.
If you have a similar feeling about shiplap, this post is for you! One of the Honey Brothers shiplapped their bathroom and created a warm, inviting bathroom filled with character and charm. Here’s how:
Step 1: Math
Why is Step 1 always math? There’s a very good reason for this: so you don’t over/under buy your materials. Once you have measured your space and know how long the boards need to be and what height of boards is ideal for your space, you can move on to the second step.
Step 2: Shopping!
Here is a list of the materials needed for this project. Head to your local hardware store to get all the goodies.
*Nickle gap shiplap
*Ryobi cordless nail gun
*16-gauge brad nails
*Multi tool
*Rigid miter saw
*Hammer
*Nail punch
*Laser measuring tool
*Measuring tape
*Stud finder
*Straight edge
*Marking pencil
*Foam roller
*Paint brush
*Wood filler
*Caulk
Step 3: Mark it up!
My dad always said “measure twice, cut once,” even about things not construction-related. Once you have your materials, mark it up! Using a stud finder and a straight edge mark your wall to identify studs. You want to ensure you are properly securing the shiplap where those studs are.
Step 4: Making the cut.
Starting at the bottom of the wall, I began making cuts to size and nailing in the boards. The grooves on the Nickle Gap Shiplap (from the list above) provided a nice lip that perfectly spaces the boards to get that classic Chip and Joanna look.
Step 5: More math.
If you have outlets, lights, or other spots you have to account for, you may need to use a little algebra and a multi-tool to cut out more specific shapes to fit the space. You can do it! Just remember, measure twice, cut once!
Step 6: Scribing
If your ceiling isn’t perfectly square, which is very likely, you may need to scribe the top board (at least my version of scribing). I had to get my skill saw game on and I think it turned out great!
Step 7: Fill/Caulk/Paint it up!
Once the boards were all on the wall, it was wood filler, caulk and paint. The same baby wipe trick applies here (as discussed in our post on the Feature Wall). One thing that was super helpful was a painter’s tool to get caulking out of the gaps in the shiplap. This helped to ensure a more seamless looking edge.
Be honest, how many rooms in your house are shiplapped? Okay, okay, but how many do you wish were shiplapped? Well, hopefully this tutorial helped you feel more confident in your shiplapping skills! Have questions? Let us know! Have shiplapped walls? Show us! We love to see your projects and hope this before and after inspires you to do it yourself!
We have to start this with a Thank You. Here it goes:
Thank you, Chip and Joanna Gaines, as well as Texas construction methods, for introducing us to shiplap. We have ship lapped laundry rooms, bathrooms, and can’t wait to ship lap some more.
If you have a similar feeling about shiplap, this post is for you! One of the HoneyBrothers shiplapped their bathroom and created a warm, inviting bathroom filled with character and charm. Here’s how:
Step 1: Math
Why is Step 1 always math? There’s a very good reason for this: so you don’t over/under buy your materials. Once you have measured your space and know how long the boards need to be and what height of boards is ideal for your space, you can move on to the second step.
Step 2: Shopping!
Here is a list of the materials needed for this project. Head to your local hardware store to get all the goodies.
*Nickle gap shiplap
*Ryobi cordless nail gun
*16-gauge brad nails
*Multi tool
*Rigid miter saw
*Hammer
*Nail punch
*Laser measuring tool
*Measuring tape
*Stud finder
*Straight edge
*Marking pencil
*Foam roller
*Paint brush
*Wood filler
*Caulk
Step 3: Mark it up!
My dad always said “measure twice, cut once,” even about things not construction-related. Once you have your materials, mark it up! Using a stud finder and a straight edge mark your wall to identify studs. You want to ensure you are properly securing the shiplap where those studs are.
Step 4: Making the cut.
Starting at the bottom of the wall, I began making cuts to size and nailing in the boards. The grooves on the Nickle Gap Shiplap (from the list above) provided a nice lip that perfectly spaces the boards to get that classic Chip and Joanna look.
Step 5: More math.
If you have outlets, lights, or other spots you have to account for, you may need to use a little algebra and a multi-tool to cut out more specific shapes to fit the space. You can do it! Just remember, measure twice, cut once!
Step 6: Scribing
If your ceiling isn’t perfectly square, which is very likely, you may need to scribe the top board (at least my version of scribing). I had to get my skill saw game on and I think it turned out great!
Step 7: Fill/Caulk/Paint it up!
Once the boards were all on the wall, it was wood filler, caulk and paint. The same baby wipe trick applies here (as discussed in our post on the Feature Wall). One thing that was super helpful was a painter’s tool to get caulking out of the gaps in the shiplap. This helped to ensure a more seamless looking edge.
Be honest, how many rooms in your house are shiplapped? Okay, okay, but how many do you wish were shiplapped? Well, hopefully this tutorial helped you feel more confident in your shiplapping skills! Have questions? Let us know! Have shiplapped walls? Show us! We love to see your projects and hope this before and after inspires you to do it yourself!