Installation guide and tips
Now pre-primed at the same low cost!
- Adds character.
- Creates an atmosphere of luxury.
- Great for dining rooms, rec rooms, bedrooms, restaurants, offices, board rooms, hallways, etc.
- Improve resale value.
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Material
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Tools
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Optional Tools
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Stinson Wainscoting
finishing nails or screws
non-shrink spackle
#20 biscuits (3 per panel)
carpenters glue
trim for top edge
baseboards
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measuring tape
chalk line
level
hammer
circular saw
straight edge
drill and jigsaw
putty knife
sanding sponge
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router
cabinet scraper
random orbit sander
screw gun
stud finder
biscuit joiner
bar clamps
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Material Estimation
To calculate the number of wainscoting panels required simply measure the perimeter of room. Divide the perimeter by 48" (the panels come 48" wide and 32" high). Be sure to allow 10-15% for waste.
e.g. A 120" long wall requires 3 panels, the excess may or may not be used on another wall.
3/4" x 3/4" moulding may be required wherever the wainscoting ends or turns a corner.
Layout
- Snap a chalk line around perimeter of room at desired panel height. Allow an extra 1/2" for uneven floors.
- Panels come 32" high. Height can be lowered by cutting down the panel, or raised and the space at the bottom covered with a wider baseboard.
- Taking time to plan panel layout will improve overall appearance. The following options will be helpful:
- by using 5/8" thick MDF filler strips (or the backside of panel offcuts) panels can be lengthened. (fig.1)
- by removing a section and rejoining with biscuits and glue, panels can be shortened. You will need to cut your own biscuit slots and use bar clamps. (fig.2)
Figure 1
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Figure 2
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- Electrical outlets may also influence panel placement. Move outlets so that they do not occur on the machined out area of the wainscot panels.
- Locate and mark studs.
Installation
- Attach panel to wall with finishing nails or counter sunk screws. Be sure top edge of panel is perfectly aligned with the chalk line. A long straight edge placed along the top of the panel will help make this task more accurate. One nail in each stud at the top and bottom of the panel is sufficient. (fig. 3)
Figure 3
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- To join next panel, apply glue to biscuit slots and edges. (fig. 4)
Figure 4
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- Nail next panel into place while a partner applies lateral pressure to tighten the joint (use a pry bar near corners).
- Tap with hammer to flush up the joints. (fig. 5)
Figure 5
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- Inner or outer corners may be mitered, butt joined, or done with 3/4" x 3/4" moulding. (fig. 6)
Figure 6
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Outlets
- Electrical outlets and windows will have to be carefully measured and cut out with a drill and jigsaw.
- The electrical box may have to be moved over and flush to a flat area of the panel. The outlet must not be in a recessed area.
Joints
- If joints are not perfectly flush, level with a cabinet scraper and/or a sander. (fig. 7)
Figure 7
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- Using a putty knife and spackle, fill joints, allow to dry and then sand. Two or more coats of spackle may be required to ensure joints are not visible when painted. (fig. 8)
Figure 8
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Finishing and Trim
- Apply desired paint according to manufacturers' instructions.
- Sanding between coats with a sanding sponge is very important for a superior finish.
- It may be advantageous to complete as much painting as possible before the panels are installed.
- Baseboard and top mouldings may be applied at this time.
- Painting these trims before installation will make this step easier.
Tips
- Try stacking one panel above another to cover more wall area. (fig. 9)
- In narrow areas, use the back of a panel facing out. A flat panel may look better than a detailed one in small areas.
- There are hundreds of types of mouldings, personal taste should dictate how you treat the corners and the top of the wainscoting. Ask your retailer for suggestions.
- Any large gaps that occur should be filled with paintable caulking.
- This product is for interiors and should not get wet.
Figure 9
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Made from stable 5/8" MDF, 48" wide and 32" high, wainscoting can be a truly affordable DO IT YOURSELF project.
The average room can have the TRUE wainscoted look for a few hundred dollars. With conventional methods and materials the cost would be in the thousands!
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