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Wall Paneling and Shoji Screen: Bi-Fold Shoji From "Weekend Handyman" episode WKH-308

	In this week's episode of Weekend Handyman, host Paul Ryan converts a standard town home where you can see ...
	into the kitchen from the front door ...
	into beautifully separated rooms by utilizing Shoji screens (seen here) in the kitchen ...
	and a natural cherry wall paneling system in the living room that adds character!

Time: 14 hours over two days.
Difficulty Rating: This project rates a 3 out of 5 on the Weekend Handyman difficulty scale.

Materials:

For Paneling Installation --

Paneling
Laser level
Stud finder
Jigsaw
Construction adhesive
Glue gun
Impulse nailer
Sliding compound miter saw
Sharp carbide-tipped blade
Pry bar
Tape measure
Ladder

For Shoji Screen Installation --

Shoji screen panels and hardware
Ladder
Tape measure
Pencil
Flathead screwdriver
Rail-guided circular saw or small router
Laser level or Plumb Bob
Clamps
Drill
Self-adjusting vix bit
Tape

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	Figure A
	Figure B

Shoji Bi-fold Door Installation

1. Screw in the header hardware (upper track) at the top of the window opening.

2. Screw in the rail at the bottom of the window opening.

3. Screw up the decorative cover (figure A) at the top of the window opening.

4. Determine the pivot hardware placement.

5. Measure the upper hardware.

6. Transfer that measurement to the bottom of the pass-through.

7. Screw the hardware into place.

8. Fit the door into place (figure B).

RESOURCES :

Laser Alignment Tools and Measurement Tools (PLS)
Brand name: PLS
Model #: PLS 1, Type -- Measure Tool
Model #: PLS 2, Type -- Laser Line
Model #: PLS 3, Type -- Point to Point Laser
Model #: PLS 360, Type -- Laser Lines
Where Available: Independent tool and building supply dealers
PLS Pacific Laser Systems
Website: www.plslaser.com

New England Classic Paneling
Model #: Classic Modern
Color or Type: Natural cherry Where Available: For dealers visit the New England Classic website, link below.
New England Classic
Website: www.newenglandclassic.com

Baseboard
Brand name: Durawood
Model #: MABB
Color: Solid maple
Where available: Visit the Lumber Liquidators website, link below.
Lumber Liquidators
Website: www.lumberliquidators.com

Custom Shoji Screens (Cherry Tree Designs)
Product: Custom Shoji Screen Doorway
Product: Custom Interior Window / Pass-Through Shoji
Where available: Visit the Cherry Tree Design website, link below, or call their 1-800 number, also below.
Cherry Tree Design
Website: www.cherrytreedesign.com

Rail-guided Circular Saw
Brand name: Festool
Where available: Visit the Festool website, link below.
Festool
Website: www.festoolusa.com

GUESTS :

Mike Canziani
Sales
New England Classic
80 Crimson Lane
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: 920-233-2219

Tyler Williams
President
Cherry Tree Design
320 Pronghorn Trail
Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: 406-582-9604