Let’s check out a home interior project submitted by Shane:
I wanted to thank you again for your input regarding wainscot materials. I went with the MDF panel material and used Poplar for the rails and stiles. I put my machinery through the mill and they performed quite well indeed. I know you are busy, so I thought I’d share a few photos illustrating the results of my efforts. Off to my next project. Take care and safe journeys.
Very nice work! It makes it even better looking knowing that you did it yourself!
Andy
Thanks Andy. See my Comment below.
Nice looking job, Shane. Can you give us a few details of what you did?
Thanks Jim. See my Comment below.
Man, I bet that took a while…. Very Nice
Thanks Ben. See my Comment below.
Yes! More details please. How about some videos on this? Do you have any need for wainscoting in the new house?
Brad
Thanks Brad. Sorry, no videos, just photos and Motrin ;-)See my Comment below.
As a remodeling contractor I would say – WELL DONE!
Thanks Todd. It means a lot when I get such words from professionals such as yourself. See my Comment below and take care.
Excellent paint job. Did you spray?
To Vic,
Nope. I only used a good brush (Purdy 2 1/2″). The paint is Behr High Gloss Ultra White.
Gentlemen,
I want to thank you for the great words of encouragement. It means a lot coming from professionals and enthusiasts such as yourselves. I will say that as a project manager, this was one of the most exciting tasks I completed in a long time. The approach was fairly straight forward: 1) A lot of how-to articles from pro-sites (e.g., Fine Home Building, Wood Whisperer.com); 2) Asked a lot of questions to great people like Marc Spagnuolo (our gracious host); and laid out drawings in detail using Visio and ACAD (Visio is easier).
I used large pieces of stock poplar lumber to ensure the thicknesses remained consistent for the cleat-supports and framing. The cleats were about 1/4″ lower than the height of my baseboard to ensure a seamless appearance. I used 3/4″ sheets of MDF, since I was painting. I secured everything to wall with HD Construction Glue and 2 1/2″ Brads. Although it was not necessary, I mitered all of my corners. It took a bit longer, but the results were fantastic and it did give me grater sense of accomplishment.
For routing the edges of the panels, I used a 2 1/4 HP router to ensure the power was available to go through so much material. I made the router table and 1/4″ Aluminum mounting plate to suit the router. For breathing safety, I used a respirator (especially for the MDF) and multiple fans to bring in fresh air and push out the ambient air.
I have plenty of photos of each stage, so if anyone wants them- just let me know. I’d be happy to share what I learned in more detail.
Safe journeys to all.
Respectfully,
Shane
Shane,
I concur with everyone’s comments…excellent job. You said that you had more pictures of the project at various stages. I would love to see them as I am just starting to plan a very similar project of my own. I’m sure the other pictures will answer my next question but did you do the floors too? Very nice look!!
Pat
Shane – send me your pictures and details! Fantastic, I want to do that in my basement. My basement is a blank canvas, so I thought abt adding some extra brace work lower to nail into…I’ve started my research, and think you would be perfect resource. Great job done!
Jon
Nice. Well Done
Thanks Claude. Have fun making sawdust!
Shane,
Very nice work indeed. I have recently built a detached garage with a nice size office (I work from home). I have a desk that I believe is cherry (at least in color) and would like to add wainscoting to my new office walls that would match my desk and wood flooring. I obviously prefer not to spend a fortune on specialty wood. I was thinking of going with a less expensive wood grade and then use a cherry stain, but not sure. Any suggestions on the type of wood I should use. Thanks in advance.
Dan
very nice job, I really like that, the only thing what could be better, the electric outlets if they will be in the basebord
Very nice! Shane, I’m in the middle of doing the same thing to my living room, but i haven’t decided on how i’m going to do the cap. Do you have any close-up, detail pics of the cap that you could send me, and which router bits you used? Thanks.