This simple wood paneled wainscot will give a classic, polished look to any room. Mounting panels is as easy as hanging wallpaper. With some simple measurements, a bit of planning, and a coat of paint you will soon be scoping out the next wall in your house to update.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Measuring Tape
• Sharp Pencil
• Level
• 4’ x 8’ sheets of Wainscot Sheeting
• Table Saw
• Construction Adhesive
• Doorstop
• Cove mold and wooden cap
• Baseboard

INSTRUCTIONS

Roughly lay out where the panels will be on the wall and locate any fixtures such as light switches, plugs, receptacles, vents etc.

Measure the desired height of the wainscot and draw a level line the whole way around the room to mark the reference point for installation (in this case at about 72” from the floor).

Use a table saw to cut the 4’x8’ sheets to the correct height (about 71 ½”). See Design Notes below.

Apply construction adhesive to the back of each piece and then tack in place using nails.

For the decorative cap; fasten doorstop flush with the top of your panel. Nail ¾” cove mold to it and finish it off with a ¾” x ¾” solid wood cap.

Use baseboard to finish the bottom edge.

DESIGN NOTES

Try and keep the full sheet pieces in the most visible areas and keep the smaller cut pieces where they won’t be seen as easily.

HINT: Use the factory edges for any seams and outside corners. Hide your cut edges in the inside corners where the overlapping piece will cover any ragged edges.

When nailing wainscot in place, place nails where the trim pieces will cover them.

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