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Vintage Bath, Pt. 3: How to Hang Wainscoting A couple works to turn their plain vanilla bathroom into a vintage spa retreat. Check out more value-enhancing home projects from Sweat Equity. From "Sweat Equity" episode DSEQ-209

Custom installed wainscoting furthers the "vintage" bathroom's traditional look.

Wainscoting is available in many varieties and styles. For this bathroom makeover, using vintage motifs, Kristen uses simple melamine boards to create her wall accent.

Below is a summary of the basic steps as seen in this Sweat Equity project, as well as a list of materials and tools used.

Materials:

circular saw
jigsaw
finish nailer
stud finder (optional)
hammer
level
tape measure
pry bar
screwdriver
melamine
construction adhesive
dust mask
goggles

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

How To Hang Wainscoting

Tip: Locate your wall studs, using a stud finder, before you start. This will help you know where to attach your rails and styles.

Safety Alert: Always wear eye protection and follow proper safety precautions when working with power tools or pneumatic tools.

Steps:

• Measure the length of each wall and install the top board parallel to the floor, use a level to install (figure A).

• Measure the distance from the top rail to the bottom rail to get the length of your vertical style (figure B).

• Put the vertical style into place checking level and plumb (figure C).

• Glue the back and with a finish nailer, nail it into place (figure D).

• Seal your seams with caulk and paint or stain to your desired color.

RESOURCES :

Resources for Sweat Equity, episode 209:

contractor: Todd Wyatt
Father and Son Carpentry

Sansiro USA
Website: www.sansirousa.com

Dal-Tile Corporation
Website: www.daltile.com

Basco Shower Enclosures
Website: www.daltile.com