How To Make Shiplap Siding

Shiplap adds a ton of character and warmth to a room and with this technique you can make more than enough shiplap without having to comb through salvage yards for hours on end.

How to make shiplap siding. Https ibuildit ca projects making shiplap wall panels from plywood the plans for the straightedge guide. Before you install your shiplap boards open your boxes and let the flooring adjust to the room temperature and moisture for at least 48 hours. If there is any other way i can help you get your shiplap on leave me some feedback in the comments below. Even if your boards would fully span the width of your wall consider staggering your shiplap anyway.

For example if your wall is 20 feet 6 1 m wide and your shiplap siding is only 15 feet 4 6 m you ll need to cut an additional 5 ft 1 5 m section of shiplap to finish the row. Wide and the other at 3 4 in. To make a more traditional shiplap joint simply cut one rabbet at 1 2 in. The shiplap is formed by cutting a rabbet into opposite faces of the top and bottom of each plank.

The build article with more detail. Turning standard planks into shiplap siding is a simple process. Remove wall plates and outlet covers. The first step in your shiplap accent wall is to remove everything from the wall including any nails use a putty knife to gently pry and remove baseboards crown moulding and trim.