Entry Wainscoting

  Entry wainscoting

I wanted to brighten up this house and get rid of all of that awful orange wood.  I created this wainscoting by routering a bunch of MDF and nailing it onto the wall.  It was actually a lot of work but well worth it!

I don’t have enough before pictures but you can let your imagination fill in the blanks.  The whole house was the same kind of ugly, entry and stairs included!

BEFORE
IL Entry before
 
*Tearing out the carpet involved 2 pairs of big pliers and a lot of elbow grease. Just grab the carpet and pull with all your might.  Probably a good job to wait for a big, strong man to take on.  If you’re impatient like me and want it done RIGHT NOW!  Just get ready for a GOOD workout and be mindful of your back.

 

 

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64 Comments

  1. inner_child says:

    Really beautiful, as if you read my mind, right down to the black egg shaped door knobs!Paula ~ Mise en scène

  2. My Boys' Teacher says:

    Did you use semi-gloss on the walls as well as on the moulding? I'm about to start a project like this myself and don't know whether to buy a gallon of flat…

  3. I love the board and batten you did. You're awesome! I also appreciate the FYI on how the paid workers finished the railing (project up-and-coming for me), but I wonder would it also be possible to do a light sanding and use the gel stain to change the color of wood floors???

  4. JK Homestead says:

    You did a great job on this project! What a way to add interest and detail to plain walls. Love it!-Katie

  5. What a beautiful transformation! I love it!

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