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

*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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I just LOOOOVE your blog! So glad I stumbled upon it! So many great ideas and I adore the wainscoting entry. Can you give details as to how to finish off the panels when you come to the corners where is stops? Also, can you say a little more about how you created it with the router? Sounds liek you didn't just go buy a panel – or did you use a router on a pre-purchased wainscoting panel? Before I tell my husband what my next project is, I think I better have some answers to the questions he'll be asking me! Thanks and good luck on the success of your blog and your house renovation!

WOW! What a difference it makes! Thanks for the inspiration 🙂 I need do this all over my house…Come on over and link up at my Tuesday TALENT SHOW if you like :)http://myhouseofgiggles.blogspot.com

Just the information I needed. Thank you so much, Sandra!!!

Stunning! As questioned already, was it hard to paint over the stained wood? Can you tell me just how you did it? You are really, really tempting me to paint all my oak doors and trim!!