Find out how to Set up DIY Panel Molding and Wall Trim | Thrifty Decor Chick

If you happen to hit the stud, your trim ought to tighten up in opposition to the wall
properly. These screws are nice as a result of you do not have to pre-drill into
the wooden — they’re very skinny however robust!

I usually do not use screws to connect trim…however on this occasion it is
wanted. Brad nails will not pull it tight sufficient. 

Subsequent up, I wanted to determine the spacing for my paneled molding. To
do that, I take the measurement of the complete size of the wall, then
work out what number of “containers” I need. 

I made some easy graphics to present you a visible. I began out with
4 containers, however ended up liking the look of 5 panels: 

I all the time lean towards odd numbers, it is simply extra visually interesting to
me. You are able to do no matter you favor!

Including too many will really feel busy, and too few will really feel unfinished. Discover a
good in between!

Once I knew what number of containers I needed, I took the measurement of the wall
and subtracted the width of the entire trim I used to be utilizing. So for 5
panels, I subtracted the width of six molding items — the 2 sides
after which 4 in between. 

I hope that is smart! I all the time get a whole lot of questions on figuring
out the spacing. 

Notice: I begin at either side of the wall, then flip forwards and backwards from
facet to facet as I work. That manner if I mess up my measurements in any respect,
solely the center panel is barely off and it appears intentional.

Step Two: Set up your molding

To create my “paneled” look. I first took the 1×2 reduce to the peak I
wanted, and marked the place I needed to put in it on the wall: 

Ensure it is stage earlier than nailing in. 

The brad nails must be ample to connect your trim, however should you’re
having hassle and/or cannot use a stud, strive angling your nail gun again
and forth to present it some extra grip: 

Subsequent up, I put in the coved molding across the edges of every “sq.”
I created. That is going to create that paneled look. 

You’ll want to maintain your trim tight in opposition to the adjustable base so that you get a
clear reduce. 

I nailed this ornamental trim all the way in which round, so it beefed up the
look of the entire vertical trim, plus the chair rail and
baseboards. 

Step Three: The ending touches

The busy work actually begins after the entire trim is put in.
It is time to fill all of the holes: 

When your wooden filler is dry, you will wish to give it a brilliant mild
sanding after which wipe away any mud. 

These little element sanders are superior and include seven
completely different sandpaper grits:

They’re really easy to carry (and should you hate touching the feel of
sandpaper, you will love these). 

After the sanding was finished, I stuffed any gaps with caulk. I all the time strive
to make use of a darkish caulk with darkish paint:

It is a bit simpler to cowl when portray. 

Caulk and nail filler will take a challenge from wanting messy to extra
skilled and full!

I gave all the things a pair extra coats of paint after which his paneled wall
was full!:

I additionally coated the sunshine change cowl with some scrap wallpaper: 

I LOVE this darkish inexperienced paint colour with the impartial grasscloth
wallpaper. It is so heat and moody…very a lot the darkish academia look
that is widespread proper now (that I’ve liked for years): 

One wall down! 😂 Fortunately this is almost all, for the reason that relaxation is
largely home windows and a big doorway. 

I actually wish to get this room completed up earlier than the vacations. It is
just about finished apart from ending up the trim: 

I’ve finished so many molding DIY tasks over time, however none fairly
like this! 

When you’ve got tremendous textured partitions, you will most likely wish to cowl the world
with a skinny luan earlier than beginning the trim portion of this challenge. 

When you’ve got any questions on this DIY, please let me know. 🙂