How to cut beadboard to fit around decorative moulding

Since I installed beadboard as the backing for my upper China hutch cabinets, I wanted a beadboard backsplash in the open portion between the two corbels.  But Dang!  I wish I would have waited to add trim to my corbels until after I installed them and the beadboard.  Since I didn’t wait, I can show you how to cut beadboard to fit around decorative trim like details on corbels…or say — chair rail or crown moulding.  If nothing else, here is another installment in the China Hutch progression!

How to cut beadboard

Create Template

• A simple piece of paper is a super easy way to make a template of your trim detail.
• Press the paper up to the trim so it fold over on top of trim and then press your pencil into the trim/wall joint, following design contour.
• Then cut out with scissors.

Transfer design detail

• Transfer detail onto beadboard.
• Cut out with a jigsaw.

 Install

• Use caulk as adhesive to secure to wall
• Nail into studs with small brad nails

 

 

That is how to cut beadboard to fit around decorative moulding!