Photograph: Kolin Smith
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Use a pencil to mark the height of the baseboard on each side of the panel.
Step 8: Mark the Cut Line
Introduction
Overview
Step 1
Mark a Level Line and Create a Layout
Step 2
Affix the Liner to the Walls
Step 3
Cut the First Panel to Size
Step 4
Wet the Backs of the Panels
Step 5
Apply Adhesive
Step 6
Place the Panel
Step 7
Remove Air Bubbles
Step 8
Mark the Cut Line
Step 9
Trim Away the Excess
Step 10
Turn the Corner
Step 11
Put Up the Remaining Panels
Step 12
Clean the Panels
Step 13
Fill the Corners and Joints
Step 14
Apply the Primer and Paint
Step 15
Add the Highlights
Step 16
Install the Molding
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Tools List
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4-foot level
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Pencil
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Breakaway utility knife with extra blades
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Metal ruler or straightedge
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Smoothing tool for liner
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Smoothing roller for panels
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4-inch chip brush for adhesives
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2½-inch angled paintbrush
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Roller frame with ½-inch-nap covers
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Sponge
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Piece of hardboard that's at least 1 inch taller than base molding
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Caulk gun
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Safety goggles
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Miter saw for chair rail
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Pneumatic brad nailer gun for chair rail
Shopping List
Lincrusta Available through Lee Jofa, 800-453-3563
Kraft paper
Painter's tape
Lint-free cloths
Heavy-duty wallpaper liner
Premixed vinyl wallpaper adhesive
Clay-based adhesive for panels
Odorless mineral spiritsLatex gloves
Vinyl or acrylic adhesive caulk
Universal acrylic primer-sealer
Latex paint. Get an eggshell base color and a matte highlight color.
2-inch brad nails for chair rail
Wood filler for chair rail
Fine-grit sandpaper for chair rail
Kraft paper
Painter's tape
Lint-free cloths
Heavy-duty wallpaper liner
Premixed vinyl wallpaper adhesive
Clay-based adhesive for panels
Odorless mineral spiritsLatex gloves
Vinyl or acrylic adhesive caulk
Universal acrylic primer-sealer
Latex paint. Get an eggshell base color and a matte highlight color.
2-inch brad nails for chair rail
Wood filler for chair rail
Fine-grit sandpaper for chair rail
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