Step 4: Installing the lower horizontal row. Now, if you’ve done the math correctly, measured and installed the vertical boards really precisely, you’d think that each horizontal board would be the same measurement.
In theory yes…but it’s always a good idea to measure each space before cutting each board due to slight variations in measurements.
To install the first horizontal row, measure up from the floor to where the bottom of the horizontal board will be. Place a mark on the wall on the inside of each of the vertical boards. Then measure the horizontal distance in the space and cut the board to fit.
Repeat this step for all of the horizontal boards on the first row. We measured and cut all the horizontal boards at the same time. After each was cut, we labeled the backside with the measurement and a corresponding number to what row it would be installed in.
After the board has been fit to size, apply the adhesive and use the level to make sure it’s aligned in place, then secure with a couple of brads on each end.
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Sally
5 Feb 2020The MDF didn’t say how thick it was?
Stephanie Hofer
5 Feb 2020Sorry that detail wasn’t in the post. It was 1/2″ thick.
Fatima
25 Sep 2019Just beautiful, you are so talented!!
Stephanie Hofer
26 Sep 2019Thanks Fati! Wish we lived closer to you guys, we could have some fun Girl Days!