DIY Shiplap on a Budget

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1. 4:38–5:25 Prime and Paint Shiplap From Board and Batten Wainscoting Installation, Step 6: Prime and Paint

   Before painting, carefully tape off all adjacent surfaces (ceiling, walls, trim) to protect them from paint. Mask off any obstacles, such as the fireplace glass, with plastic drop cloth. Once prepared, apply a coat of stain-blocking primer, such as General Finishes Stain Blocking Primer or Zinsser B-I-N 1-2-3, brushing into the gaps and rolling the faces of each board. After the primer cures, apply two coats of your chosen paint, such as Behr Premium Plus in Polar Bear satin finish. Apply the paint in the same manner as the primer: brushing between the gaps and then rolling the board faces. Once the second coat is applied, remove the tape promptly to prevent paint peeling.

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• Board and Batten Wainscoting Installation