How To Install Board and Batten

I am trying to hurry up and finish the big boy room and today I finished up the board and batten.
Here is a quick tutorial for you.

I used 8 foot lengths of white trim from Lowes. They are great because you don't need a saw to cut them to length.


Just measure your length and score it with an exacto knife. 


Then just snap it. It will break right where you scored it, NICE.


Use a little super glue to attach it to the wall.


Check that it is level.


Then nail it in place.


Caulk any wonky spots (yes that is the technical term:)


Let your caulk dry and paint! 

This still needs a few more coats. I didn't get to finish because I had this...


30 comments:

  1. Designing DomesticityAugust 21, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    OMG! Is that paint? yikes. love how you handle it all in stride. great tutorial as well! liz

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  2. Prudently Painted VintageAugust 21, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Omg!!! You poor thing! Deep breaths deep breaths. It's a good thing they are so stinkin cute. I want to see pics of what they looked like!!

    Great tutorial on the board and batten! I love that you don't need a saw. Saws scare me. I make my husband do the saw work! Can't Wait to see it all together!

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  3. AllieAugust 21, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Yikes!! I feel your pain! I have a 3 and 5 year old. Sometimes they gang up on me too :) Hopefully, you'll be able to clean the mess off the floor. I would love to see that reveal!! Just kidding.
    Your tutorial was great... is there nothing you can't do? You rock!

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  4. VickyAugust 21, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Thanks for the tutorial Sarah! It will come in handy for my husband :) Checkout out my post you were my inspiration. I love your blog.

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  5. Megandvd@Beauty in the AttemptAugust 21, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Oh my! You gotta love motherhood. Can not wait to see it all done and a darling pic of the family AFTER the cleanup. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  6. podsoAugust 21, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    oh my! I love your tutorial, and you seem quite calm about the end result there ... I'm sure your two year old had a blast!

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  7. Pine Tree HomeAugust 21, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Oh no. I bet you used a lot of wet rags on that clean up.

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  8. ReneAugust 21, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I've been there sister, and I just have one. Boys! They make life interesting. Continue to love your blog, from another Michigan girl.

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  9. Sunnyside DruAugust 21, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    oh! can't wait to see how this ALL turns out: the big boy room, the client project and the clean up of the 2 year olds "project".

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  10. DeniseAugust 21, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    wait. i must've missed the last part of the post. what happened to the floor and the table? And two years? You, my dear bloggy friend, Sarah, left something like that sittin' around for TWO YEARS?

    ummm....what happened?

    hope all's good with ya! :-)

    great tutorial, BTW! Now I feel motivated to try something like that out in my house!

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  11. BrandiAugust 22, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Oh my Goodness! I cried for you when I saw this! Good luck with your re-do!

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  12. PamelaAugust 22, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Oh no!! Can't wait to see it finished! I have a few sample pieces of that same trim from Lowes.

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  13. The Vintique ObjectAugust 22, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Oh my goodness gracious... I bet that's not what you said, though! My turn's coming soon, I'm sure of it.

    I can't wait to see the board and batten project. I can't believe how easy you make it look!
    Camille

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  14. The Vintique ObjectAugust 22, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    P.S. I just also had to comment that in spite of the horrible, horrible mess, look at what your two are doing! Emulating you. They're going to grow up to be can-do-anything handy guys. That's a neat thought, right?
    Camille

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  15. AngelaAugust 22, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Oh my goodness.....That's a HUGE mess!!! Hope you (and they!) survived! :)

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  16. MissPrissyvilleAugust 22, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    OMG! Your floors!!! I hope that cleaned up well! :(
    Thanks for the tutorial. I am about to do the same thing to our dining room! It really changes the appearance of things, huh!! Nice job!!

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  17. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    HOLY PAINT MESS, BATMAN! Lol, it probably took longer to clean than to finish the whole project!

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  18. The Paupers CastleAugust 22, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    OH! I am so glad to see others have days like me too! That paint mess is my WORST fear! The exact reason why I tell my husband I won't paint with my daughter home with just the 2 of us. UGH! I am SO SORRY! I hope it comes up ok! You handled this much better than I would have I am sure. :)

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  19. Hill House CreationsAugust 22, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I would have to say it looks like you may want to dock your assistants pay a cookie or two :) Glad to see I'm no the only one who has extra "help" with my DIY ventures.

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  20. michelle @ this little lightAugust 22, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Oh. My. Goodness. Good for you for having a sense of humor about that. Two is such a precious age, but oh boy, the mess!

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  21. Bonnie ~ a wee MeenitAugust 22, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    how wonderfully creative he was! Oh well, it will be a great story to tell years from now!! Great idea by the way, I was going to use bead board in the 1/2 bath, but this looks easier & less expensive!!! I will be referencing your post when I complete it @ http://aweemeenit.blogspot.com/

    thanks for the tutorial!!

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  22. cherylAugust 22, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    You may have white wood floors now... I can't imagine your retain when you saw it! But thanks for the tutorial. I am going to do this! I love it that no saw involved. Can't wait tom see the finished room.

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  23. Kristyn @ Good Gravy CraftsAugust 22, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Oh yikes! I feel your pain...that aside I love this idea!! This means I can do some work while the hubby travels!!! YAY!

    Thanks so much!
    xx-Kristyn

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  24. JenniferAugust 23, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    I have so wanted to do this somewhere in my home. Definately a labor of love:) Thanks for the tips!

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  25. imklvrAugust 24, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    On the bright (?) side...looks like they had fun! And your idea is genius!

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  26. linenandoakAugust 24, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    OH MY! Someday they will be older and not that kinda messy anymore...just another kinda messy! LOL Great tutorial though so far.. Carry on.....

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  27. Tiffany @ tiffanyinteriors.blogspot.comAugust 24, 2011 at 7:49 PM

    Love it! Can't wait to see the final reveal...

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  28. MaureenAugust 25, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    This is great! And oh what a mess! It looks like they had fun!

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  29. Sheri BraaksmaAugust 31, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Hi, Awesome job and so happy to see a no saw version. I'm dying to try this. One question what spacing did you use between boards. I hope someone else didn't ask I didn't read all the posts. Thx :)

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  30. Sarah, Three BoysSeptember 1, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Sheri! I spaced them 2 feet apart and 3 and a half feet high. I didn't want them too close together, and I think this worked out pretty well!

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