How to Install Shiplap

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Ahoy, DIY enthusiasts! With some quality plywood, a few power tools, and this tutorial you can bring a cool, rustic new look to your walls.

Homeowners can’t seem to get enough of the shiplap look! The on-trend design that mimics historic shiplap—the horizontal planks used on the exterior of ships—is transforming bland walls in bedrooms, kitchens, and family rooms. Though most often seen in Old World, country-style, and rustic homes, shiplap is popping up everywhere these days.

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One reason for it’s surging popularity? It’s so accessible for the do-it-yourself crowd! You can easily install this fashionable element if you have such basic carpentry skills as the ability to use a power saw and swing a hammer. Shiplap boards are installed in a method similar to hardwood flooring—working from one side of the wall to the other. Authentic planks salvaged from old ships may be hard to come by, but you can simply (and inexpensively) cut uniform boards from finish-grade plywood and then paint them to complement your color scheme. Read on for a step-by-step guide on how to install shiplap.