I cant tell you how many times I have heard the words " You are such a Martha Stewart" (haha) I just love crafting, diy, painting, sewing, and home decorating. It gives me great satisfaction to look around my house and say " I MADE THAT!"

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Board and Batten

  I am FINISHED!!! It was like the heavens opened up and I was hearing the angels sing! I LOVE how it turned out! Cole's big boy room is so much cuter than I even thought it would be. Ok here are the pictures of the finished walls. I will show you my process first! ;)

  I bought 4ft strips from Lowes for $1.98 each

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 Space them 14 inches apart and level and nail them in place.

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  I painted 3 coats of white on the wall before I added the strips to save time.


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  I added a 3inch x 8 white boards across the top.


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I just LOVE the clean look of it!!!

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 I have so many more ideas for this room!!!

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Thanks for stopping by,

Jeni
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16 comments:

  1. ChelseaAugust 23, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Looks fantastic!

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  2. יוצרת בשרון-yozert basharonAugust 23, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    goooooooooooood
    :)

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  3. TurnedgypsyAugust 23, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love this. Did you use an electric air compessor nail gun?

    Hope you visit my blog. I do monthly giveaways and several are going on now and others starting soon.

    I get so much inspiration by visiting these blogs. Ladies you all have Talent.
    Thanks

    Chris
    http://turnedgypsy.blogspot.com

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  4. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Looks totally great! I've been trying to get my hubs to do it for me!! Do you have textured walls though? We do and I've been wondering if it'll look wierd with the texture, or if we'll have to do some sort of backing before the trim?

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  5. Jeni_ReamAugust 24, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    @Vanilla Bean Crafts
    Thank you! Our wall are flat so I am not sure how it would look with textured walls. You could buy thin backing and put it underneath. I know some people prefer that look anyways.

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  6. Jeni_ReamAugust 24, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    @ Chris
    Yes I did use a nail gun and compressor. It made the job super easy! I am in LOVE with my brad nailer! ;)

    Jeni @ Becoming Martha

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  7. SImple and Serene LivingAugust 24, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    What a a great room. I bet your son really loves it. I'm a new follower from White Wednesday.
    Laura

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  8. Mel's Designs from the CabinAugust 26, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Just darling! Love the PLAID....so right for my cabin too....Mel's Designs from the Cabin found you through Freckled Laundry Friday's party....hop over and see what I've been up to.
    Mel

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  9. Jordan McCollumAugust 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I love this look! I want to do it as a surround for my bathtub. The previous owners used CARPET. SERIOUSLY? Ugh.

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  10. Jeni_ReamAugust 26, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    @ Jordan,
    I think it would look great in a bathroom! Carpet really... that is sick, haha ;) Let me know if you get it done, I would love to see it!

    Jeni @ Becoming Martha

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  11. Neha@ All things beautifulAugust 27, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    The room looks fantastic. Great job!

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  12. StephanieAugust 28, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    So cute and looks very do-able for a beginner. Thanks, can't wait to try.

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  13. Tammy @ Type ASeptember 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    i featured you!!! http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/09/highlights-from-party-31.html

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  14. MaryBerry BoutiqueSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    so cute! I just did this in my dinning room and love it but oh my gosh it was a pain! I had to get my dad and hubby to help lol!:)I love it and it looks so clean like you said:) Good job!:)

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  15. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    we love your room. looking for the wood you used though, and not finding it at lowes. do you remember any other details about the pieces you used?

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  16. Jeni_ReamNovember 14, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Hi Anonymous,

    We used 1 inch x 4ft white board precut wood slats. I found them at the very beginning of our isle at Lowes in cubbies under the open stock lunmber. I hope this helps! :)

    Jeni @Becoming Martha

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