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Have you ever worked with beadboard before? If yes, then you know it's insanely versatile, easy to work with and can be a lifesaver, aesthetically. If no, well, you need to get on the tongue-and-groove bus; beadboard can inexpensively overhaul anything from a ramshackle room to a lackluster ceiling or piece of furniture.
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If you're teetering back-and-forth with which house project to tackle next and how to do it, take note of these eight common B-word updates. Whether your style is traditional, transitional, country or cottage, this chameleon-esque grooved paneling may be right up your four-walls-and-a-ceiling alley.
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Start small: Consider a beadboard backsplash. Some DIY skills are necessary, but if using a chop saw isn't in your deck of handyman cards, bring your backsplash measurements to the home improvement store and have an employee cut 4x8 sheets of beadboard to size for you. Many stores offer free cuts or charge a small fee for doing this. How much does it cost? Who cares? It's totally worth the peace-of-mind not having to work with scary saws.
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While beadboard works well as a backsplash, it's also a great option for a kicksplash. Again, you can have this pre-cut at the store if you're saw-phobic. Just keep in mind that in order to have a finished corner, you'll need to box in the ends with strips of trim. I find that 1x3 MDF works best as it's perfectly flat and easy to paint. Pine works as well but it's not gonna look as sleek once finished.
Beadboard paneling added to the back of prefab or one-of-a-kind bookshelves creates a custom look without the custom cost.
Tip: Choose unfinished 1.5-inch sheets versus pre-finished, white 2-inch sheets for bookshelf back panels. They're about 30 percent less in price and can be given a custom update with a quick sanding and two coats of semi-gloss paint. Why spend the dough if you don't need to? Says the man who eats out six nights a week.
Tip: Choose unfinished 1.5-inch sheets versus pre-finished, white 2-inch sheets for bookshelf back panels. They're about 30 percent less in price and can be given a custom update with a quick sanding and two coats of semi-gloss paint. Why spend the dough if you don't need to? Says the man who eats out six nights a week.
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While beadboard walls ain't exactly new and groundbreaking, but installing 4x8 sheets horizontally is a bit more unexpected. To do this in your own home, keep in mind you'll need a strip of vertical trim between each 4x8 sheet for it to look right.
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| Beadboard works wonders on the ceiling, especially between joists that may otherwise sport unsightly stippled or popcorn ceiling treatments. Go directly over the existing ceiling with furring strips and screws (see the lower half of this post for what I mean). |
| Sunrooms and patios are fantastic places to start with beadboard on the ceiling. Commitment-phobes can fall in love with it between naps on the porch, then introduce it inside later on. I also recommend playing with color on sunroom and porch ceilings. Color often helps accentuate the crisp, smooth lines of the tongue-and-groove style. Ultra-white and bright, high-energy colors work best. |
When it comes to kitchen cabinets, many retailers offer beadboard-style door fronts. If you're not in the market for brand new cabinets, consider cladding your existing door fronts with beadboard, then simply changing up the hardware. Even if you're not super in love with it, consider it a temporary facelift until you've got the cash to go all out. I've done this — twice.
Oooh, I just did this too! Beadboard and 1x3 is an amazing way to give contractor-grade tubs a built-in, designer look. The big trick here is making sure you seal, seal, seal. This ensures no water leaking which can lead to rot. Paint the back and the front of the beadboard with semi-gloss paint, then add a bead of silicone along the edges of the trim.
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Becky Harris I think the coastal cottage girl in me will always love beadboard - I have a tub surround similar to the one above, as well as beadboard chair rail in my master bath, as well as a beadboard ceiling in my bedroom. It's so nice to look up at from my bed.
2 years ago · Like
Roseanna We added beadboard in the mudroom (sturdy, when those kids kick off their boots) and the powder room off it. I loved the durability and then added it to the kids bathroom upstairs. I highly recommend it.
2 years ago · Like
dancingfish Love the idea for the bookcase--might have to have hubby implement that one real soon
2 years ago · Like
PamDesigns 3D Love the cottage look and beadboard always seems to be a key ingredient. Interesting example with the horizontal application.
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Joanne Fairmont Yinger Small built-in bench made with bead board, painted with BM Regal paint, pearl finish. Storage accessible under both reversible cushions (which are made of super durable Crypton fabric). The angle of the back is a comfortable 7%. Before photo at http://www.9designinteriors.com/smallprojects 
2 years ago · Like
mlholeman I love beadboard, and have used it in our hall and bathroom, as well as our cottagy addition. Did you know that beadboard wallpaper is also available? I've never used it, but I've read about it on various blogs. Rhoda at Southern Hospitality offers it in her shop, I believe. It looks great in the pictures! here's the link: http://southernhospitalityblog.com/my-open-sky-shop/ Thanks for this article, and the various links you provided.
2 years ago · Like
Mission Millworks Nothing says "cottage" better than bead board. We used it here on the island and the inside backs of the glass door upper cabinets to add interest to a clean and simple white lacquer kitchen. 
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designAbility Interiors can you please elaborate on "Go directly over the existing ceiling with furring strips and screws (see the lower half of this post for what I mean)" ... we have a cathedral popcorned ceiling that we'd like to cover. we thought of using flooring from lumber liquidator. is there an advantage to using ceiling planks? also, what about the large vinyl sheets at lowes, is this an option? ceiling is approx 22' wide x 13' h slope. thanks!
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