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Finishing Basement: Bamboo Paneling From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-401

Paul makes electrical cutouts in the bamboo paneling. He applies adhesive to the wall and sets in the paneling. Brazilian cherry is installed as an accent railing.

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	that has a concrete floor and not much else...
	and turn it into a cozy family room just waiting for fun.
	Just look at the floor now!
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Time: 18 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 2 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

Drywall

Safety glasses
Drywall
Drywall saw
Drill
Drywall screws
Lipstick
Pencil
Straight edge

Plyboo Paneling

Safety glasses
Drill w/ spade bit
Jig saw
Pencil
Heavy-duty construction adhesive
1/8" u-notched trowel
Rail-guided circular saw with an 80-tooth carbide blade
Hole saw
Shims

Railing

Safety glasses
Pencil
Tape measure
Laser level
Compound miter saw (blade set at 45 degree angle)
Impulse nailer
Sealer
Rubber gloves
Roller

Sub-floor Panels

Sub-floor
Safety glasses
Table saw
Tapping block
Mallet
Leveling squares
Level

Carpet Panels

Utility knife
Tape measure
Marking pencil
Straight edge
Vacuum

Plyboo Paneling

1. Run grain horizontally if you want to make the room look bigger.

2. Measure and draw outlet locations on paneling (figure A). Drill pilot hole with spade bit (figure B), finishing up outlet cutout with a jig saw (figure C).

3. Dryfit panel to wall, marking edges of paneling on wall for reference when applying adhesive (figure D).

4. Use heavy-duty construction adhesive applied with an 1/8" u-notched trowel (figure E).

Figure D

Figure E

5. Apply about two tubes of mastic per each panel, and spread it out using the trowel making sure to pull adhesive all the way to the edges. Work fast because adhesive sets in about 10 minutes.

6. Put up first bamboo panel. Start at the center of room so you end up with equal-sized pieces on both ends (figure F).

7. Cut end pieces to size using a rail-guided circular saw with an 80-tooth carbide blade (figure G). This protects the edges of the panel so you don't splinter the edges of the thin bamboo paneling.

Figure F

Figure G

8. If you need to make adjustments, use a shim (figure H).

9. Use a hole saw to make cutouts for light fixtures (figure I).

Figure H

Figure I

Brazilian Cherry Railing

1. To get a nice seam, you want to cut rails at an angle. Set compound miter saw at 45 degree angle and cut edges of paneling to give a beveled cut (figure J).

2. Measure and mark stud locations on railing. Nail railing directly to the studs.

3. Use laser level to set placement of rail over seam (figure K).

Figure J

Figure K

4. Use impulse nailer to secure the rail to the paneling (figure L).

5. Apply coat of sealer to protect the wood (figure M).

Figure L

Figure M

RESOURCES :

Veneer Bamboo Paneling
Brand Name: Plyboo
Model Number: BP-V1896N
Style: Neutral Vertical, 1/8" x 48" x 96

Manufacturer: Smith & Fong Company
375 Oyster Point Blvd., Suite 3
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Telephone: 1-866-835-9859
Website: www.plyboo.com

Modular Sub-floor System
Brand Name: DRIcore

Manufacturer: DRIcore
2311 Royal Windsor Dr.
Mississauga, ON L5J 1K5 Canada
Telephone: 1-866-976-6374
Website: www.dricore.com

Carpet Panels
Color: Magnolia (Inset Color)
Model Number: 545502
Color: Green Marble (Border Color)
Model Number: 545502
Brand Name: Legato
Website: www.Legatocarpets.com

Manufacturer: Milliken Carpets
201 Lukken Industrial Dr.
LaGrange, GA 30240
Telephone: 1-800-241-8666

GUESTS :

Dave Murray, Director of Marketing
Telephone: 1-866-976-6374

Scott Schwasnick, National Acct Mgr.
Telephone: 1-800-241-8666