How To Install Wainscoting On Concrete Walls

I installed this wall treatment in my small laundry room to freshen up the look.

How to install wainscoting on concrete walls.

Prepare any masonry wall with waterproofing. You ll need a hammer drill and concrete screws to attach the furring strips vertically at 16 inch intervals. The wainscoting is going to be series of frames not true paneling. Apply the latex block filler to the block wall to be covered with wainscot.

How to install paneling on masonry walls. The block filler is like paint and. Locate the stud with a nail or stud finder and mark them both at floor level and just above the level line. Instead of nailing the molding to the wall use a high quality heavy duty construction adhesive.

Occasionally if the wall has a little bow you may need a nail or two to cinch the molding in place. This is a pretty. I was wondering what the best way would be to attach the molding. Therefor i won t be adding any paneling to the wall to make it easier to attach the molding.

Prep the wall and determine the panel widths step 1 2. One piece should be cut at a 15 degree angle to the front and the complementary angle on the back. Install the panels rails stiles and baseboard steps 3 10. Allow the latex filler to dry as indicated on the product packaging before moving on to the next step.

Overview for installing wainscoting illustration by gregory nemec. How to install wainscoting for a diy board and batten look. I have been asked about a job to install cornice and wainscoting in a room that has concrete walls. Extend a line around the room with a level.

Step 2 remove the base cap photo by. 2draw a line and locate studs. Attach furring strips directly to the basement walls. Fill any nail holes with painter s putty and touch up the paint and your faux wainscoting is complete.

Install 1 by 2 inch wood furring strips the length of the wall spaced vertically with centers 16 inches. Cut the strips to length to fit around the base of the room. Using standard studs commonly called 2 by 4s is optimal. A clean surface increases the bonding strength between the panels and wall.

Before installing paneling to a concrete or brick wall first remove all dirt dust and debris from the wall. Tape a foot square piece of plastic over a wall for 24 hours to see how much moisture if any. How to install wainscots on concrete block walls step 1. Install the chair rail parts base moldings and panel trim steps 11 17.