Installation Guide

Tools:
.
Tape measure
& Pencil
.
Paint,
brush &roller
.
Level
.
Power
or Table
Saw
.
Jig Saw or
Coping
Saw
.
Brad Nailer/Hammer
.
Nails
.
Eye
goggles
{mustbe
worn
when
using any
power
or
hand
tools)
Step 1: Lumber
Layout
.
Organize and lay
out
your
DIY
Planks
on a flat
surface, such
as a floor or large
table. This
should resemble
the
way
you
would like
them
displayed
on
your
surface.
Many options are
possible
such
as
vertical,
horizontal,
diagonal
or
herringbone.
Pick
the
planks
so each row
is the same
width but
vary
the order from
row
to
row
and
piece
length
to compliment
the natural
variation
of the wood-
Steo
2:
Surface Preo
.
You
c#
paint your
wall
a dark
color, or
you
can
sim[ty spray
paint
the area where
you
could
see the wallthrough
a
hole
in
the wood.
.
lf
fastening
to a wall,
mark
ygur
studs, ensuring fasteners
penetrate
the studs.
.
Remove
any
outlet
or
light
switch
covers.
Measure and mark
where the
covers will
be on the lumber.
Use a
jig
saw or coping
saw to
cut out these
areas so
you
can easily re-apply
covers
after installation.
Step 3: lnstall
lnstallyour
first
row
of
lumber.
This
can
be
done in
a
horizontal,
vertical
or diagonal
(angled)
fashion.
lf
you
are applying in a
horizontal
orientation,
use a level.
lf
you
are applying to
the
surface
in
a diagonal
(angled)
orientation,
place
your
first row at
the angle
you prefer,
Hold in
place,
fasten
your
lumber
with nails. lf
placing
on
a wall,
use the marked
studs
as a reference
of where to fasten.
Optional: lf
you
choose
to use
wood
glue
or another form
of
adhesive,
apply directly
to
back
side
of
your plank
before
placing
and securing
pieces
to
yoursurface.