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Overview
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In this video, senior technical editor Mark Powers installs Lincrusta panel wainscoting.
Steps:
1. Lay out the panels
2. Install the liner
3. Prep the panels
4. Apply adhesive
5. Place the panel and remove air bubbles
6. Cut the bottom to fit
7. Turn a corner
8. Finish installing panels
9. Prep the panels for paint
10. Paint and highlight the panels
11. Add the chair rail
See the step-by-step for this project. -
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15 hours over three days
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About $45 per linear foot
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Tools
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Shopping List
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Difficulty: Moderate
You'll need to be precise (and patient) when making cuts and matching seams.
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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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