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DIY Vertical Shiplap

Vertical Shiplap is an easy way to update your space and make it comfortable and homey. I decided to shiplap our entire upstairs living room and hallway areas.

The upstairs area in our house is the kids area, which means the walls take a beating. We had two options: shiplap or repaint. DIY vertical shiplap tied in the farmhouse feel we have throughout our house and was less expensive than hiring a painter to come in and repaint our space. The decision was made and I set out on my journey to DIY vertical shiplap the entire upstairs by myself during a quarantine with kids. Here is my journey!

GETTING STARTED DIY VERTICAL SHIPLAP

While I did not want to make extra work for myself, I quickly decided I needed to frame out all of the windows in the upstairs living room. The upstairs windows needed a frame to tie the vertical shiplap together and make it look cohesive. I decided to purchase the same boards I would be using as a top edger for the shiplap to frame out the windows.

First, I measured the space I was working in and got a rough idea on how much shiplap I would need to complete the project. Let me tell you, my original measuring was incorrect due to varying baseboard heights. Just be prepared because nothing is ever level and the walls are never even!

Next, I determined how much edging I would need for the top of the shiplap. I did not need to purchase edging for the bottom of the shiplap because there is an existing thick baseboard that would act as an edger.

I did not buy finishing cap pieces for corners until the end of my project.

MATERIALS:

– Classic 5.25-in x 8-ft White Pine Shiplap Wall Plank (Shiplap Boards)

–Trim Board Primed Pine Finger-Joint (Common: 1 in. x 3 in. x 8 ft.; Actual: .719 in. x 2.5 in. x 96 in.) (Top Edger for Shiplap and my window trim)

–Plastic Wood 6 oz. White Latex Wood Filler (I prefer to use White)

–Alex Flex 10.1 oz. White Premium Molding and Trim Sealant

–Nail Gun

-Jig Saw

-Miter Saw

-Table Saw or Circular Saw

–Electrical Box Extenders ( this is needed for each electrical outlet/light switch)

-Sand Paper

–1 in. x 1 in. x 8 ft. Wood Primed Outside Corner Moulding

-Quarter Round Moulding

-Level

-Paint

INSTALLATION Of TOP EDGER:

The first thing you need to do is decide on the height of your vertical shiplap. Since I was working with 8 Foot boards, I decided the easiest and most economical approach would be to cut the boards directly in half. Due to the fact that the boards would be resting on top of my existing baseboards, the 4 foot boards would be perfect.

My biggest mistake during this project was precutting the shiplap boards for the first wall. Turns out my baseboards are not level! I know, I know; measure twice cut once. Honestly, It just wasn’t something I thought about prior to cutting those boards. You live and you learn!

Another mistake I quickly figured out was, the top edger must be installed prior to adding the shiplap because it will save you a lot of time further into the project! Since I was doing vertical shiplap on all of the upstairs walls, the top edger needed to connect at the same height throughout the entire space. Placing the top edger up first throughout the space just makes your life easier when it is time to add the shiplap to avoid boards not lining up (been there done that and got the badge!).

I attached all of the top edger to the wall using 1 1/4 Brad Nails and my Nail Gun and level. After the top edger us up, I framed out my windows with the same wood I used for the top edger.

Top Edger is on before Shiplap Installation

INSTALLATION OF VERTICAL SHIPLAP:

After the windows were framed out, I attached the shiplap pieces to the wall using the same brad nails and nail gun. While it is ideal to shoot the nails into a stud, if you cannot find a stud in the area you are hanging you can alternate shooting brad nails at an angle into the board.

All of the walls I installed vertical shiplap on had power outlets and/or light switches. When you encounter an outlet or light switch you must first mark the location of the outlet/switch onto your shiplap board piece. I marked the outlet locations by flipping the outlet cover and reattaching it to the outlet backwards. I applied paint to the edge of the backwards outlet cover and then placed my shiplap boards against the wall to get the exact location of the outlet.

Using a jigsaw, I cut the outlet locations out of the shiplap boards. Because the cut you need to make to the shiplap may be in the middle of your board, you may need to use a power drill to pre drill holes in the corners before cutting with the jigsaw.

Top Edger, Framed Window, and Shiplap with cutout for Outlet!

INSTALLING REMAINING TRIM PIECES:

Depending on your space, you may need trim pieces to finish off the walls. I added outside corner molding to all of the outside edges and quarter round molding to the interior edges.

INSTALLING OUTLET EXTENDERS:

Once the shiplap is up, the outlets and light switches will need to be extended. The outlets and switches should sit flush to the shiplap.

First, turn the power off to the area you are working. I used a lamp to ensure the power was indeed turned off. Next, I detached the outlets from the wall. Finally, I added the plastic outlet extenders and reattached the outlets to the wall.

FINISHING TOUCHES:

First, I used wood filler to fill all of the nail holes. Next, I added paintable caulk to all of the vertical shiplap and trim edges. Finally, I sanded down all of the wood filler and painted the shiplap and edger with white paint I had on hand.

The windows are perfection and really really change the space!

I was able to add a work space for the kids and I

This project transformed my upstairs area into a beautiful living room/office/kids area. I could not be any happier with our new functional space!

DIY Kids Farmhouse Table and Chairs

The modern Farmhouse look is all around us but often those looks can be expensive! I refuse to spends hundreds of dollars on children’s furniture that the kids will quickly outgrow. I also don’t want to buy those clunky and ugly made for kids furniture items because they are such an eye sore! Since we are spending a lot of time at home and will even be attending school from home, I needed to create a kids workspace before the school year started. I decided to make the kids a DIY Farmhouse Table and Chairs so the kids had a fun and cute space to learn and play. Follow my step by step guide below to achieve an adorable DIY Kids Farmhouse Table and Chairs!

Finding The Perfect Table

Finding the perfect table for your DIY kids farmhouse table and chairs at a good price is the first step. I found my table and chairs for FREE on Facebook. Facebook is usually the first place I head to find items but you can also try Criagslist, Letgo, or Goodwill. You can also purchase a brand new cheap table and chairs if you can find a good deal online. I found this white Delta Table and Chairs from a Facebook group in my area that offers up items for free.

The table and chairs I received for free was hardly in perfect condition. The top of the table had several paint blemishes and dents. But for a free table and chairs this set was in pretty good condition!

Designing the Perfect DIY Kids Farmhouse Table

Originally when I picked up the table, I thought I would just paint the table and chairs. However, when I got the table home I was inspired by my living room coffee table. I received a free coffee table and remodeled the table to better fit our farmhouse vibe and I love how it turned out! I painted the bottom half white and stained the top with a grey wood stain.

Refinished Coffee Table-Inspiration for DIY Kids Farmhouse Table

Prepping

I sanded the top of the kids table to get rid of the paint blemishes that had bubbled up. After the top of the table was sanded, I discovered the table was made of particle board. While I was not surprised the kids table was not made out of real wood, it made me take a step back and re-evaluate my plan.

Painting

I knew I wanted the table to be navy blue, so I decided to go forward and paint the table completely. I used two cans of navy blue spray paint I already had in the garage from a previous project. Using paints and materials I already have on hand saves me time and money. I sprayed the table once and let it dry completely. After the table was dry, I applied a second coat of paint to ensure it was completely covered. I left the table outside to dry.

Shiplap

For many of my home renovation projects in the past, I have used a thin shiplap material I purchased from Home Depot. I used the same shiplap material to complete my project Faux Built in Fireplace with Shiplap.

I had several pieces of the thin shiplap material in my garage. I thought Shiplap would make the perfect top for the DIY Kids Farmhouse Table.

Constructing the Shiplap Table Top

I took the thin shiplap pieces and cut each piece down to size to make the tabletop. After each piece was cut, I applied a gray wood stain I already had in my garage to each piece of shiplap. I used the Varathane Weathered Gray stain. When applied, the stain has an almost paint like appearance. As the stain dries, the wood grain pops through and gives it a great antique look.

After the stain dried, I arranged the wood on top of the table to ensure the proper placement. I applied wood glue to the bottom of the wood pieces and attached them to the top of the table. Using my nail gun, I attached each piece of wood directly to the table top with 4 nails in each slat. Wood Glue ensures each portion of the wood securely adheres to the tabletop.

The sides of the table were slightly uneven, so I decided to sand down the edges of the table.

Using my handheld electric sander, I gently sanded the tabletop edges down until they were even. I reapplied stain to the areas that had been sanded and left the table outside to dry.

Chairs!

The table I received for free included two chairs. The chairs were white and I decided to leave them white. Some paint touch up was needed, so I applied some generic white paint I had around the house to the chairs.

If the table you get doesn’t have chairs, there are several great farmhouse kids chairs online for a reasonable price. Here are a few of my favorites:

I love these B. spaces by Battat Trendy Toddler Chairs in Mint, they are $46.95 for a 2 pack on Amazon.

These Metal Activity Chairs by ACEssentials area adorably cute and come in a variety of colors, these can be found at Target at $81.99 fora 2 pack.

Finishing Touches

Once the table and chairs were dry, I placed them in the house for the kids to enjoy. This was a much needed addition to assist with our at home learning!

Faux Built in Fireplace with Shiplap

When we purchased our house it did not come with a fireplace. Honestly, I never really noticed the missing fireplace until our first Christmas. I desperately wanted a fireplace for our next winter; however, I did not have the budget for a built in fireplace. I decided to tackle a faux built in fireplace with shiplap surround.

Our living room was kind of bland and boring. I reused the furniture from our previous house and it no longer matched the aesthetic of our new modern farmhouse. After convincing my husband we needed a change, I went in search of the perfect faux fireplace.

Fireplace

I went back and forth on whether I should purchase an electric fireplace or buy a vintage fireplace mantel and attach it to the wall. In the end, my husband really wanted something that provided a heat source, as minimal as it may be.

I did extensive online searches for electric fireplaces. The problem I ran into a lot when searching for electric fireplaces online is they were all too short and looked like fake electric fireplaces.

After several hours of online research I located the perfect faux fireplace. The Juri Electric Fireplace by Darby Home Co from Wayfair. This fireplace ticked all of the boxes; it was white, it was tall, and it put out heat. When I first found and fell in love with this fireplace it was being offered at $1,369.99. Sadly at that time it was out of my budget so I waited. I kept checking Wayfair for sales and discounts because I was not about to pay $1,369.99 for an electric fireplace. A few months ago the day finally came; Wayfair was having a huge sale on electric fireplaces. I purchased The Juri Electric Fireplace by Darby Home Co from Wayfair for $783.52.

Juri Electric Fireplace from www.wayfair.com

Wayfair provides great customer service. I received an email with my expected date of delivery for the fireplace. I wanted to make the fireplace look as built in as possible so I decided to create a shiplap wall behind the fireplace running all the way to the ceiling.

Shiplap on a Budget

The price of real shiplap at the box stores is astronomical. I found a great product at Home Depot for a fraction of the cost called 1/4″ x 8′ Knotty Pine Edge V Plank.

This product comes with 6 thin interlocking boards 8 feet in length. For my fireplace area I purchased 4 packs. It is important to measure your space and calculate the square footage you will need to cover prior to heading to Home Depot to purchase your boards.

I highly recommend this product because it is easy to work with and is inexpensive. If your budget allows you to go with a higher end shiplap or peel and stick shiplap go with whatever makes you comfortable.

Because I was framing the fireplace in shiplap and not coving the entire wall I bought a 1/4″ trim for the sides and top of my shiplap(the existing baseboards if you have them can act as the trim for the bottom). Once I had all of my materials it was time to get started on my shiplap wall before my fireplace arrived.

Materials

Tape
Nail Gun
Level
Measuring Tape
Pencil
Miter Saw
Shiplap Material
Edging Material
Ladder
Paint
Paintbrushes
Paintable Caulk

Preparing Materials:

I placed tape on the wall to mark the width of the fireplace. I attached one side of my 1/4′ trim to the outer edge of my tape using my nail gun and level. Once I had one of my trim pieces in place I started on the shiplap. It is important not to attach both trim pieces to the wall at the same time because you need space to interlock the shiplap.

I cut all of my shiplap wood down to my desired length using a miter saw. When installing shiplap I generally start at the top and work my way down to the bottom. However, for this project there was a wall bump out from the stairs in the middle of my desired shiplap location. I started applying shiplap from the bottom of the stair bump out down.

Applying my Shiplap from the stair bump out down

It is important to have help when you attach your first piece of shiplap to ensure the wood is being hung level.

Project helper for the Faux Fireplace (just kidding my husband helped!)

Applying the Shiplap Planks

Place the first piece of shiplap flush against the wall. Use your level to ensure the shiplap is being hung on an even plane. Attach the shiplap to the wall using your nail gun. Once the first piece of shiplap is hung the project should move smoothly. Continue applying the shiplap down the length of your wall (after the first board is hung a level is no longer necessary).

I encountered an outlet plug during the installation of the shiplap. I simply cut the boards down to size to fit around the outlet plug using the miter saw.

Once all of the shiplap has been attached to the wall attach the remaining side trim and top trim to the wall using the nail gun. If there are small gaps in between your trim and your shiplap do not panic. Use paintable caulk to fill in the gaps and edges in the shiplap and trim.

Once the caulk has dried it is time to add paint. I used the same white washable paint I used in my Board and Batten or Bust project. I applied three coats of paint to the shiplap and trim.

Mounting the TV

There are some things I leave to the professionals. Mounting a television with hidden cords is outside of my comfort zone. I used Puls to mount my 70 inch television. Puls is great! They connect you with a professional in your area that will come out same day with a mount and hang your television. The total cost to have my television mounted with hidden cords was $300 and that included the mount. Well worth the money in my opinion!

Installing the Fireplace

After the fireplace came we assembled it and placed it in front of our completed shiplap wall. This is by far the best addition I have done to the house hands down. The fireplace completely changed our space and we could not be any happier. My husband loved it so much he wants to do the same thing in our bedroom!

Although this project was a little pricey it was worth every penny. I am loving every inch of our faux built in fireplace with shiplap.

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