Shiplap On Concrete Wall
Cut and place boards to stagger cut ends from row to row.
Shiplap on concrete wall. We used 1 4 inch thick plywood. If the wall is fairly straight you can use construction adhesive and install 1x2 s. If you have to install electrical outlets of course it s easy before the planking. You would need to fir the wall out with 1x2 firing strips.
Then nail the ship lap to the firing strips. If two boards meet at the same stud place the first piece halfway onto the stud and nail. These wooden panels are easy to install create an effective seal and are an increasingly popular style choice for the inside of homes from modern to rustic. Shiplap refers to a special type of inter locking board similar to tongue and groove but with a tighter overlapping fit.
We used 1 x 2 size. If you install shiplap horizontally be aware that the small gaps that give shiplap its charm are also perfect little spaces for dust to collect. Give your walls a once over with a duster or cloth every once in a while to be sure they stay dust free. Furring strips to length and quantity.
How to install shiplap over a concrete wall. Ram set power loads brad nailer nails 3 4 in. We ripped our own and spaced ours at one every foot. First determine your work area size and your width and height needed.
Repeat until wall is complete. Add foamboard insulation if you want. Then mount whatever you want. What you will need.